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swainsonine
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Swainsonine
Swainsonine
is an
indolizidine
alkaloid
. It is a potent
inhibitor
of
Golgi alpha-mannosidase II
, an
immunomodulator
, and a potential
chemotherapy
drug
. As a toxin in
locoweed
(likely its primary toxin) it also is a significant cause of economic losses in
livestock
industries, particularly in North America.
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