L-cysteine, an antagonist to the toxic effects of an alpha-methylene-gamma-lactone isolated from Hymenoxys odorata DC. (Bitterweed)
Kim, H.L.; Szabuniewicz, M.; Rowe, L.D.; Camp, B.J.; Dollahite, J.W.; Bridges, C.H.
Research Communications in Chemical Pathology and Pharmacology 8(2): 381-384
1974
ISSN/ISBN: 0034-5164 PMID: 4852626 Document Number: 72612
The systemic, antagonistic effect of cysteine was studied in acute alpha-methylene-gamma-lactons poisoning in dogs. The toxin was an extract from Hymenoxys adorata. Cystein gave up to 80% protection against a LD90 of the lactone.
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