Definition of Ibotenic acid

1. Noun. (biochemistry) An isoxazole present in ''Amanita'' fungi, used as an insecticide. ¹

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Medical Definition of Ibotenic acid

1. Alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-isoxazoleacetic acid. Neurotoxic isoxazole substance found in amanita muscaria and a. Pantherina. It causes motor depression, ataxia, and changes in mood, perceptions and feelings, and is a potent excitatory amino acid agonist. Pharmacological action: excitatory amino acid agonists. Chemical name: 5-Isoxazoleacetic acid, alpha-amino-2,3-dihydro-3-oxo- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ibotenic Acid

ibis
ibisbill
ibisbills
ibises
ibn
ibn-Roshd
ibn-Sina
ibn Talal Hussein
iboga
ibogaine
ibogaines
ibolium privet
ibota privet
ibotenate
ibotenic
ibotenic acid (current term)
ibrik
ibriks
ibritumomab
ibritumomab tiuxetan
ibuprofen
ibuprofens
icaco
icaridin
iccosome
ice
ice-breaker
ice-breakers
ice-calm
ice-clogged

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