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Ibotenic Acid

Medical Definition: A neurotoxic isoxazole (similar to KAINIC ACID and MUSCIMOL) found in AMANITA mushrooms. It causes motor depression, ataxia, and changes in mood, perceptions and feelings, and is a potent excitatory amino acid agonist.
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 2552-55-8
Previously Indexed: Ammonium Compounds (1973-1975),Mushrooms (1973-1975),Oxazoles (1973-1975)

Ibotenic Acid Medical Definitions and Terms

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