Solanine is a glycoalkaloid to be found in potatoes. Glycoalkaloids are secondary plant in- gredients occurring in plants of the nightshade family as a defence mechanism against pests and germs. Potato tubers mainly contain the glycoalkaloids α-solanine and α-chaconine, mostly in the peel of the tubers. 23 апр. 2018 г.
What kind of toxin is solanine?
Solanine is a toxic glycoalkaloid known to accumulate under certain conditions in potato plant, sprouts and tuber in levels which, if ingested, may cause poisoning in humans and farm animals.
Is solanine a bacterial or chemical contamination?
Solanine has pesticidal properties, and it is one of the plant's natural defenses. Solanine was first isolated in 1820 from the berries of the European black nightshade (Solanum nigrum), after which it was named. It belongs to the chemical family of saponins.
What is glycoalkaloid toxins?
Glycoalkaloids are a family of chemical compounds derived from alkaloids to which sugar groups are appended. Several are potentially toxic, most notably the poisons commonly found in the plant species Solanum dulcamara (bittersweet nightshade) and other plants in the genus Solanum, including potato.
Is solanine a narcotic?
Solanine definition A bitter poisonous alkaloid, C H NO , found in potatoes and other plants of the nightshade family. It has narcotic properties and was formerly used to treat epilepsy.
More useful articles on a similar topic 👇
What is solanine and Chaconine?What type of poisoning is solanine?
