Solanocapsine
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Solanocapsine is a toxic steroidal alkaloid
from Solanum pseudocapsicum (Jerusalem cherry
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Alkaloid
Alkaloids are a group of naturally occurring chemical compounds that contain mostly basic nitrogen atoms. This group also includes some related compounds with neutral and even weakly acidic properties. Also some synthetic compounds of similar structure are attributed to alkaloids...
from Solanum pseudocapsicum (Jerusalem cherry
Jerusalem cherry
Solanum pseudocapsicum is a nightshade species with poisonous fruit. It is commonly known as the Jerusalem Cherry, Madeira Winter Cherry, or, ambiguously, "winter cherry". These perennials can be grown decoratively as house plants, but in some areas of Australia the plant has become a weed.The...
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