Proamanullin
Chemical compound
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Promanullin is a cyclic nonribosomal peptide. It is an amatoxin, all of which are found in the mushroom genus Amanita.
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2-L-Proline-3-isoleucine-alpha-amanitin | |
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| C39H54N10O11S | |
| Molar mass | 870.97 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless, odorless |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Toxicology
Like other amatoxins, proamanullin is an inhibitor of RNA polymerase II. Promanullin has a specific attraction to the enzyme RNA polymerase II. Upon ingestion, it binds to the RNA polymerase II enzyme, effectively causing cytolysis of hepatocytes (liver cells).[1]
