aristolochic

Adjective

Meaning

(chemistry) Derived from a plant of the family Aristolochiaceae.

(pathology) Caused by aristolochic acid.

Examples

Aristolochic acid inhibits inflammation induced by immune complexes and non-immunological agents (carrageenan or croton oil). Source: Internet

Aristolochic acid inhibits the activity of snake venom phospholipase (PLA2) by forming a 1:1 complex with the enzyme. Source: Internet

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