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solanine [sō′lə·nēn] a steroidal alkaloid found in several species of Solanum, such as the nightshades and the green spots on potatoes. It causes hemolysis, central nervous system depression, and often fatal respiratory failure. solanine a toxic glycoalkaloid in plants of solanum. Solanine is metabolized to the sugar solanose. solanine group the plants in Solanum spp. which contain solanine. Includes, e.g. S. dulcamara, S. nigrum, S. tuberosum, S. lycopersicum, S. melongena and S. pseudocapsicum. 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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