57186-25-1CC(C)(O)C1OC2CCC3(C)C(O)(CCC4Cc5c([nH]c6ccccc56)C43C)C2=CC1=OACNHBCIZLNNLRS-UHFFFAOYSA-NTremorgenic agent from Penicillium paxilli, Acremonium lorii, Emericella foveolata, Emericella desertorum and Emericella striata Paxilline is a potassium channel blocker. Paxilline is a toxic, tremorgenic indole alkaloid produced by Penicillium paxilli. Paxilline belongs to the family of Diterpenes. These are terpene compounds formed by four isoprene units.
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To control severe tremors caused by tremorgenic mycotoxins, methocarbamol should be administered. Generalized seizures may be treated with diazepam followed by methocarbamol or a barbiturate such as pentobarbital sodium. Gastric lavage should be performed and activated charcoal administered to limit further absorption of toxins. (A744)
Tremorgenic mycotoxins exert their toxic effects by interfering with neurotransmitter release, possibly by causing degeneration of nerve terminals. They are thought to inhibit gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, both pre- and postsynaptic, as well as inhibit transmitter breakdown at the GABA-T receptors. This would initially increase neurotransmitter levels, potentiating the GABA-induced chloride current, then lead to decreased levels of neurotransmitter in the synapse. In addition, paxilline inhibits presynaptic high-conductance Ca+2 activated maxi-K+ channels in the smooth muscle. Paxilline is also genotoxic and causes DNA damage. (A2976, A2993, A3026)
Tremorgenic mycotoxins affect central nervous system activity, inducing neurologic symptoms including mental confusion, paralysis, tremors, seizures, and death. They cause a neurological disease of cattle known as "staggers syndrome", which is characterized by muscle tremors, hyperexcitability, convulsions and ataxia. (A2976)
DescriptionA complex alkaloid, paxilline occurs in the mycelium of the mold Penicillium paxilli. The structure has been confirmed by X-ray crystallography. The crystals are orthorhombic with space group P2 12 121 and a = 31.009, b = 11.522 and c = 7.70 A.
DescriptionPaxilline is an indole diterpene from fungi which potently and reversibly inhibits large conductance Ca2+-activated K+ (BKCa) channels, as shown in patch clamp (Ki = 1.9 nM) and whole smooth muscle cell studies (Ki = 35.7 nM). It also enhances the binding of charybdotoxin , a peptidyl neurotoxin, to BKCa channels. Paxilline is currently used to evaluate the role of BKCa channels in various cell processes and responses.
UsesPotent blocker of high-conductance calcium-activated potassium (BKCa) channels
UsesPaxilline is a tremorgenic mycotoxin isolated from species of Penicillium, Acremonium and Emericella. Paxilline selectively blocks high-conductance Ca2+-activated potassium channels and inhibits binding to the cerebellar inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate (InsP(3)) receptor.
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57186-25-1DefinitionChEBI: Paxilline is an indole diterpene alkaloid with formula C27H33NO4 isolated from Penicillium paxilli. It is a potent inhibitor of large conductance Ca2(+)- and voltage-activated K(+) (BK)-type channels. It has a role as a mycotoxin, a Penicillium metabolite, an anticonvulsant, an Aspergillus metabolite, a potassium channel blocker, a genotoxin, a geroprotector and an EC 3.6.3.8 (Ca(2+)-transporting ATPase) inhibitor. It is an organic heterohexacyclic compound, a tertiary alcohol, a terpenoid indole alkaloid, an enone and a diterpene alkaloid.