Definition of Mezerein. Meaning of Mezerein. Synonyms of Mezerein

- Mezerein is a toxic diterpene ester found in the sap of Daphne mezereum and related plants. Plants of the genera Euphorbiaceae and Thymelaeaceae possess...
- Northern Africa, and the Middle East). Daphne gnidium contains the toxins mezerein and daphnetoxin. All parts of the plant are considered highly poisonous...
- with daphnetin. Some species have been shown to contain a further toxin, mezerein. Symptoms of ingestion include burning sensations and lesions of the mouth...
- active principle being the glycoside daphnin; some species also contain mezerein. Ingestion of even just a few berries can produce a burning sensation in...
- their droppings. Daphne mezereum is very toxic because of the compounds mezerein and daphnin present especially in the berries and twigs. If poisoned, victims...
- acid excretion. However, the plant's berries and twigs contain daphnin, mezerein (damages the kidneys), and daphne toxin (heavy fevers and even causing...
- with beta-interferon (IFN-β) and a protein kinase C-activating compound, mezerein (MEZ). Irreversible reprogramming of melanomas can be achieved by treatment...