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Tomatine

Medical Definition: An alkaloid that occurs in the extract of leaves of wild tomato plants. It has been found to inhibit the growth of various fungi and bacteria. It is used as a precipitating agent for steroids. (From The Merck Index, 11th ed)
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 17406-45-0

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