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As opposed to small molecules, macrocyclic peptides possess a large surface area and are recognised as promising candidates to selectively treat diseases by disrupting specific protein-protein interactions (PPIs). Due to the difficulty in predicting cyclopeptide conformations in solution, the de
OBJECTIVE
To study the toxic effect of alpha-amanitin from Amanita fungi on mice in vivo.
METHODS
The LD50 of alpha-amanitin was determined with intravenous and intraperitoneal injections of alpha-amanitin. The mice were then injected intravenously with LD50 dose of alpha-amanitin, and the viscera
Amanitin is a toxic cyclopeptide present in several species of poisonous mushrooms. Amanitin toxicosis was diagnosed in 2 cats from separate premises. Both cats initially had lethargy and vomiting, and they rapidly developed depression and neurological signs over 24-48 hours. Marked elevation of
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an abrupt loss of kidney function and severe AKI needs renal replacement therapeutic strategy and has high mortality. RA-XII is a natural cyclopeptide, isolated from the traditional Chinese medicine Rubia yunnanensis, exerting anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activities.