Amanin

Amanin
Identifiers
21150-21-0
ChemSpider 28316 Yes
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PubChem 30508
Properties
Molecular formula
C39H53N9O14S
Molar mass 903.96 g·mol−1
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Amanin is a cyclic peptide. It is one of the amatoxins, all of which are found in several members of the Amanita genus of mushrooms.

Toxicology

Like other amatoxins, amanin is an inhibitor of RNA polymerase II. Upon ingestion, it binds to the RNA polymerase II enzyme which completely prevents mRNA synthesis, effectively causing cytolysis of hepatocytes (liver cells) and kidney cells.[1]

See also

References

  1. M. Cochet-Meillhac and Chambon P. (1974). "Animal DNA-dependent RNA polymerases. 11. Mechanism of the inhibition of RNA polymerases B by amatoxins". Biochim Biophys Acta 353 (2): 160–184. doi:10.1016/0005-2787(74)90182-8. PMID 4601749.