Veratridine
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| Veratridine | |
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Other names
Veratrine |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 71-62-5 |
| PubChem | 6280 |
| ChemSpider | 16498858 |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL451227 |
| IUPHAR ligand | 2626 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C36H51NO11 |
| Molar mass | 673.79 g/mol |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Veratridine is a steroid-derived alkaloid from the family of Liliaceae that functions as a neurotoxin by activating sodium ion channels. It is a derivative of veracevine. It is primarily obtained from the herb Veratrum and sabadilla seeds. It binds to intramembrane receptor site 2 and increases intracellular Ca2+ concentration. It acts by preferentially binding to activated Na+ channels causing persistent activation that leads to increased nerve excitability.
It is used in ointments for the treatment of neuralgia and rheumatoid pain.[citation needed]
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