Synonyms: (+)-epibatidine | CMI 488
Compound class:
Natural product
Comment: Epibatidine is a nAChR agonist isolated from the skin of the frog Epipedobates tricolor. This compound is extremely toxic, so less harmful derivatives have been developed.
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References |
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