Glycoalkaloids are a family of poisons commonly found in the plant species Solanum dulcamara (nightshade).[1] There are several glycoalkaloids (alkaloids + sugars) that are potentially toxic. A prototypical glycoalkaloid is called solanine (sugar [solanose] + alkaloid [solanidine] = solanine), which is found in potatoes. The alkaloidal portion of the glycoalkaloid is also generically referred to as an aglycone. The intact glycoalkaloid is poorly absorbed from the GI tract but causes GI irritation. The aglycone is absorbed and is believed to be responsible for observed nervous system signs. Glycoalkaloids are bitter tasting, and produce a burning irritation in the back of the mouth and side of the tongue when eaten. The skull and crossbones symbol (Jolly Roger) traditionally used to label a poisonous substance. ... Species See text Solanum is a genus of annuals, perennials, sub-shrubs, shrubs and climbers. ... Binomial name Solanum tuberosum L. The potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a perennial plant of the Solanaceae, or nightshade, family, commonly grown for its starchy tuber. ... In chemistry, glycosides are certain molecules in which a sugar part is bound to some other part. ... For the Physics term GUT, please refer to Grand unification theory The gastrointestinal or digestive tract, also referred to as the GI tract or the alimentary canal or the gut, is the system of organs within multicellular animals which takes in food, digests it to extract energy and nutrients, and... Human taste sensory organs, called taste buds or gustatory calyculi, and concentrated on the upper surface of the tongue, appear to be receptive to relatively few chemical species as tastes. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with mouth (human). ... This article includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ...
Laboratory diagnosis: although not routinely available, detection of alkaloids in tissues or urine is possible. [1]
Sale of a glycoalkaloid-based treatment marketed by Lane Labs USA Inc. for prevention of skin cancer was banned by the FDA in 2004 as an unapproved drug.[2] Similar glycoalkaloid gels are now marketed as exfoliants.[3] Look up Therapy in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Skin cancer is a malignant growth on the skin which can have many causes. ... For other meanings, see Drug (disambiguation). ... In optical filters and theatrical lighting a color gel is a transparent or translucent colored panel used to change the color of transmitted light. ... Something that is typically abrasive that assists in the removal of dead skin cells and particles. ...
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