epsilon-Amanitin

ε-Amanitin
Names
Other names
Amanine
Identifiers
21705-02-2 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 26234941 YesY
PubChem 30508
Properties
C39H53N9O14S
Molar mass 903.96 g/mol
Appearance Colorless, crystalline solid
Soluble
Solubility in ethanol and methanol Soluble
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Infobox references

epsilon-Amanitin or ε-amanitin is a Cyclic peptide. It is an amatoxin, all of which are found in several members of the Amanita genus of mushrooms. The oral LD50 of ε-amanitin is approximately 0.1 mg/kg.

Toxicology

Like other amatoxins, ε-amanitin is an inhibitor of RNA polymerase II. Upon ingestion, it binds to the RNA polymerase II enzyme which completely prevents mRNA synthesis, effectively causing cytolysis of hepatocytes (liver cells) and kidney cells.[1]

See also

References

  1. M. Cochet-Meillhac; Chambon P. (1974). "Animal DNA-dependent RNA polymerases. 11. Mechanism of the inhibition of RNA polymerases B by amatoxins". Biochim Biophys Acta. 353 (2): 160–184. doi:10.1016/0005-2787(74)90182-8. PMID 4601749.
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