Solamargine

Solamargine

Solamargine

Chemical compound


Solamargine is a cytotoxic chemical compound that occurs in plants of the family Solanaceae, such as potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplants.[1][2] It has been also isolated from Solanum nigrum fungal endophyte Aspergillus flavus.[3] It is a glycoalkaloid derived from the steroidal alkaloid solasodine.

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Solamargine was one component of the unsuccessful experimental cancer drug candidate Coramsine.

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References

  1. Al Chami, L.; Mendez, R.; Chataing, B.; et al. (2003). "Toxicological effects of α-solamargine in experimental animals". Phytotherapy Research. 17 (3): 254–8. doi:10.1002/ptr.1122. PMID 12672156. S2CID 86042610. Archived from the original on 2012-06-16. Retrieved 2009-09-01.
  2. Blankemeyer, J. T.; McWilliams, M. L.; Rayburn, J. R.; et al. (1998). "Developmental toxicology of solamargine and solasonine glycoalkaloids in frog embryos". Food and Chemical Toxicology. 36 (5): 383–9. doi:10.1016/s0278-6915(97)00164-6. PMID 9662413.
  3. El-Hawary, S.s.; Mohammed, R.; AbouZid, S.f.; et al. (2016-04-01). "Solamargine production by a fungal endophyte of Solanum nigrum". Journal of Applied Microbiology. 120 (4): 900–911. doi:10.1111/jam.13077. ISSN 1365-2672. PMID 26811095.

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