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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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