A cyclic octapeptide with a thioether bridge between the cystine and tryptophan. It inhibits RNA POLYMERASE II. Poisoning may require LIVER TRANSPLANTATION.
Synonyms: Alpha Amanitine, 0, Alpha-Amanitin, Alpha-Amanitine, Alpha Amanitin
Instance information
comment
2008; use AMANITINS 1980-2007 ,2008; see AMANITINS 1980-2007
identifier
D053959