Muscarine [SEP] found in taxon
Muscarine
Muscarine, -(+)-muscarine, or muscarin is a natural product found in certain mushrooms, particularly in "Inocybe" and "Clitocybe" species, such as the deadly "C. dealbata". Mushrooms in the genera "Entoloma" and "Mycena" have also been found to contain levels of muscarine which can be dangerous if ingested. Muscarine has been found in harmless trace amounts in "Boletus", "Hygrocybe", "Lactarius" and "Russula". Muscarine is only a trace compound in the fly agaric
genus "Cortinarius" contain this toxin. People having eaten mushrooms containing orellanine may experience early symptoms as well, because the mushrooms often contain other toxins in addition to orellanine. A related toxin that causes similar symptoms but within 3–6 days has been isolated from "Amanita smithiana" and some other related toxic "Amanita"s.
- Muscarine: Muscarine stimulates the muscarinic receptors of the nerves and muscles. Symptoms include sweating, salivation, tears, blurred vision, palpitations, and, in high doses, respiratory failure. Muscarine is found