aristolochic acid

Noun

Meaning

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aristolochic acid (uncountable)

(organic chemistry) A carboxylic acid derived from phenanthrene extracted from plants of the family Aristolochiaceae; though sometimes used as a herbal remedy, it is a rodent carcinogen and can cause endemic nephropathy in humans.
Synonyms: aristolochin, aristolochine

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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

Close letter words and terms

aristolochiaceous Aristolochiales aristolochic aristolochin aristolochine aristological