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solenopsin

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  • noun biochemistry An alkaloid with chemical formula C17H35 that inhibits angiogenesis via the phosphoinositol-3 kinase signaling pathway, in addition to contributing to the toxic effect of fire ant venom.

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  • The toxin, called euglenophycin, has a molecular structure similar to that of solenopsin, an alkaloid from fire ant venom known to inhibit tumor development.

    NOAA News Releases 2010

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