Mesh term Tomatine
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Solanaceous Alkaloids
Description
An alkaloid that occurs in the extract of leaves of wild tomato plants. It has been found to inhibit the growth of various fungi and bacteria. It is used as a precipitating agent for steroids. (From The Merck Index, 11th ed)Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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