Holothurin

A highly toxic saponin occurring in HOLOTHUROIDEA. This marine toxin is an anionic surfactant, hemolyzing ERYTHROCYTES.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D09.408.782.350, D23.946.580.450

MeSH Unique ID: D006697

Registry Number: 11029-72-4

Previous Indexing:

• Echinodermata (1970-1974)
• Saponins (1970-1974)
• Steroids (1972-1974)
• Toxins (1970-1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Poisons
• Cholinergic Agents

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Saponins
Holothurin

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Toxins, Biological
Marine Toxins
Holothurin