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biological activity | Picrotin is an inhibitor of the glycine receptor (GlyRs) and inhibits α2 GlyR,α1 GlyR and α3 GlyR. |
Target | α 2 GlyR, α 1 GlyR, α 3 GlyR |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity grade | poisoning |
Acute toxicity | intraperitoneal-mouse LD50: 135 mg/kg |
flammability hazard characteristics | flammable, spicy and irritating smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse low temperature, ventilation, dry |
extinguishing agent | water, carbon dioxide, dry powder, sand |