Alpha-Thujone (the active component of absinthe): gamma-Aminobutyric acid type A receptor modulation and metabolic detoxification.

Authors :: Hold, Karin M.
Sirisoma, Nilantha S.
Source :: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 04/11/2000, Vol. 97 Issue 8, p3826. 6p. 1 Diagram, 6 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Presents information on a study which aimed to define the mechanism of neurotoxicity of alpha-thujone, a toxic agent in the liqueur called absinthe. Methodology of the study; Results and discussion on the study.

Language :: English
ISSN :: 00278424
Volume :: 97
Issue :: 8
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 3168873
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.070042397

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