MeSH definition : Cyclic peptides extracted from carpophores of various mushroom species. They are potent
inhibitors of RNA polymerases in most eukaryotic species, blocking the production
of mRNA and protein synthesis. These peptides are important in the study of transcription.
Alpha-amanitin is the main toxin from the species Amanitia phalloides, poisonous if
ingested by humans or animals.;
MeSH synonym : Amanitin;
MeSH annotation : /antag permitted but consider also ANTITOXINS;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanitins;
Cyclic peptides extracted from carpophores of various mushroom species. They are potent
inhibitors of RNA polymerases in most eukaryotic species, blocking the production
of mRNA and protein synthesis. These peptides are important in the study of transcription.
Alpha-amanitin is the main toxin from the species Amanitia phalloides, poisonous if
ingested by humans or animals.