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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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2) Alloatti G., C. Penna, R.C. Levi, M.P. Gallo, G. Appendino & I. Fenoglio (1996): Effects of yew alkaloids and related compounds on guinea-pig isolated perfused heart and papillary muscle. Life Sciences. Vol 58:10, pp. 845-854

3) Andersen K.B. (2009): Future perspectives of the role of Taxines derived for the Yew (Taxus baccata) in research and therapy. Journal of Pre-clinical and Clinical Research. Vol. 3:1, pp. 1-4

4) Andersen K.B, M.T. Skaanild, M.F. Bertelsen & L. Brimer (2010): Yew intoxication in brown bears; a novel approach to diagnosis. European Journal of Wildlife Research. Vol. ? pp. ?

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6) Beike J., B. Krager, T. Meiners, B. Brinkmann & H. Köhler (2003): LC-MS determination of Taxus alkaloids in biological specimens. International Journal of Legal Medicine. Vol. 117, pp. 335-339

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9) Erdemoglu N., B. Sener, B. Demirci & K.H.C. Baser (2003): The glycosidically bound volatile compounds of Taxus baccata. Chemistry of Natural Compounds. Vol. 39:2, pp. 195-198

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11) Fromherz L., P. Kintz, H. Kijewski, H. Köhler, M. Lehr, B. Brinkmann & J. Beike (2006): Quantitative determination of taxine B in body fluids by LC-MS-MS. International Journal of Legal Medicine. Vol 120, pp. 346-351

12) Glowniak K. & T. Mroczek (1999): Investigations on preperative thin-layer chromatographic separation of taxoids from Taxus baccata L. Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies. Vol. 22:16, pp. 2483-2502

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16) Jenniskens, L.H.D., E.L.M. van Rozendaal & T. A. van Beek (1996): Idesntification of six taxine alkaloids from Taxus baccata needles. Journal of Natural Products. Vol 59, pp. 117-123

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21) Lowe J.E., H.F. Hintz, H.F. Schryvet & J.M. Kingsbury (1970): Taxus cuspidata (Japanese yew) poisoning in horses. Cornell Vet. Vol. 60, pp. 36-39

22) Panter K.E., R.J. Molyneux, R.A. Smart, L. Mitchell & S. Hansen (1993): English yew poisoning in 43 cattle. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Vol. 202:9, pp. 1476-1477

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24) Shanker K., N.K.R. Pathak, V.P. Trived, J.P.N.Chansuria & V.B. Pandey (2002): An evaluation of toxicity of Taxus baccata Linn. (Talispatra) in experimental animals. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. Vol 79, pp. 69-73

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27) Tekol Y. & B. Gögüsten (1999): Comperative Determination of the Cardioselectivity of Taxine and Verapamil in the Isolated Aorta, Atrium and Jejunum Preperations of Rabbits. Artzneimittel-Forschung. Vol.49:8. Pp 673-678

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30) Theodoridis G, G. Laskaris, E.L.M. van Rozendaal & R.Verpoorte (2001): Analysis of taxines in taxus plant material and cell cultures by HPLC photodiode array and HPLC-electrospray mass spectrometry. Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies. Vol. 24:15, pp. 2267- 2282

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33) van Ingen G., R. Visser, H. Peltenburg, A.M. van der Ark & M. Voortman (1992): Sudden unexpected death due to taxus poisoning. A report of five cases with review of the litterature. Forensic Science International. Vol. 56, pp. 81-87

34) van Rozendaal E.L.M., H. Veldhuis, P.H. Beusker & T.A. van Beek (1998): Evaluation, isolation and analysis of taxine alkaloids from yew needles. Herba polonica. Vol 4, pp. 227-230

35) van Rozendaal E.L.M., G.p. Lelyveld & T.A. van Beek (2000): Screening of the needles of different yew species and cultivars for paclitaxel and related taxoids. Phytochemistry. Vol. 53, pp. 383-389

36) von der Werth J. & J.J. Murphy (1994): Cadiovascular toxicity associated with yew leaf ingestion. British Heart Journal. Vol. 72, pp. 92-93

37) Weaver J.D. & D.L. Brown (2004): Incubation of European Yew (Taxus baccata) with White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Rumen Fluid Reduces Taxine A Concentrations. Veterinary and Human Toxicology. Vol. 46:6, pp. 300-302

38) Wehner F. & O. Gawatz (2003): Suizidale Eibenintoxikationen – von Cäsar bis heute – oder: Suizianleitung im Internet. Archiv für Kriminologie. Vol. 211:1, pp. 19-26

39) Wiechert J.M., P. Zwart & K. Mathes (2000): Eibenvergiftung in einem Schildkrötenbestand. Praktischer Tierarzt. Vol. 81, pp. 167-171

40) Willaert W., P. Claessens, B. Vankelecom & M. Vanderheyden (2002): Intoxication with Taxus Baccata: Caridac arrythmias following yew leaves ingestion. Journal of Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology. Vol. 24:4(I), pp. 511-512

41) Wilson C.R., JM. Sauer & S.B. Hooser (2001): Taxines: a review of the mechanism and toxicity of yew (Taxus spp.) alkaloids. Toxicon. Vol. 39, pp. 175-185

42) Yersin B., J.G. Frey, M.D. Schaller, P. Nicod & C. Perret (1987): Fatal cardiac arrhythmias and shock following yew leaves ingestion. Annals of Emergency Medicine. Vol. 16:12, pp.1396-1397