Concept information
Preferred term
Gossypol
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Dipotassium Salt, Gossypol
- Gossypol Dipotassium Salt
- Gossypol, (+)-Isomer
- Gossypol, (+-)-Isomer
- Gossypol, (-)-Isomer
- Gossypol Sodium Salt
- Sodium Salt, Gossypol
Scope note
- A dimeric sesquiterpene found in cottonseed (GOSSYPIUM). The (-) isomer is active as a male contraceptive (CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS, MALE) whereas toxic symptoms are associated with the (+) isomer.
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006072
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