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ptaquiloside |
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ptaquiloside a norsesquiterpene glucoside of the illudane type; a major toxic principle of bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) and rock fern (Cheilanthes sieberi); is retinotoxic, radiomimetic, carcinogenic and responsible for thrombocytopenia leading to generalized hemorrhages in acute poisoning of cattle, bovine enzootic hematuria and bright blindness. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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