oleandrin
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Oleandrin is a cardiac glycoside found in the poisonous plant oleander (Nerium oleander L.). As a main phytochemical of oleander, oleandrin is associated with the toxicity of oleander sap, and has similar properties to digoxin. Oleandrin and other oleander chemicals are potentially toxic to the heart, liver, and kidneys.
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Encyclopedic overview
13 sectionsContents
- Structure and reactivity
- Synthesis
- Related substances
- Metabolism
- Mechanism of action
- Toxicity
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Traditional medicine
- Political controversy
- Effects on animals
- References
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Oleandrin is a cardiac glycoside found in the poisonous plant oleander (Nerium oleander L.). As a main phytochemical of oleander, oleandrin is associated with the toxicity of oleander sap, and has similar properties to digoxin. Oleandrin and other oleander chemicals are potentially toxic to the heart, liver, and kidneys.
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