Mesh term Ibotenic Acid
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Mycotoxins
Description
A neurotoxic isoxazole (similar to KAINIC ACID and MUSCIMOL) found in AMANITA mushrooms. It causes motor depression, ataxia, and changes in mood, perceptions and feelings, and is a potent excitatory amino acid agonist.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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