Penitrem A

Penitrem A
Names
Other names
Tremortin
Identifiers
12627-35-9 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 298950 N
ECHA InfoCard 100.162.141
PubChem 337313
Properties
C37H44ClNO6
Molar mass 634.20136
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Penitrem A (tremortin) is a fungal neurotoxin found on ryegrass. It is produced by certain species of Aspergillus, Claviceps, and Penicillium. It inhibits potassium channels in smooth muscles. The maxi-channels targeted have their highest density in the cerebellar Purkinje cells.

It causes a stagger in horses and cattle.

Stages of toxicity

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