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Taxine B
Taxine B is suspected to be the main toxic constituent in the evergreen shrub Taxus baccata. Taxine B is found in all parts of the tree except for the red fleshy arils.
Chemical features
Toxic mode of action
Reported doses
Fatal intoxication
Animals affected
Extraction methods
Literature/references
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