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Ranunculin
ModerateMechanism of Action
Precursor glucoside that converts enzymatically to protoanemonin when plant tissue is damaged; primary source of blistering and rubefacient activity
Research Notes
ButtercupWestern
Well-characterized precursor glycoside that generates the active vesicant protoanemonin upon tissue damage.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Glycoside
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Ranunculin
GlycosideSugar-bound molecules that control drug release in the body
Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Related Compounds (Glycoside)
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