Tomatine is a toxic glycoalkaloid found in the stems and leaves of tomato plants, which has fungicidal properties. Chemically pure tomatine is a white crystalline solid at standard temperature and pressure. Some microbes produce an enzyme called tomatinase which can degrade tomatine, rendering it ineffective as an antimicrobial. == Uses == Tomatin...
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<chemical> An alkaloid that occurs in the extract of leaves of wild tomato plants. It has been found to inhibit the growth of various fungi and bacteria. It is used as a precipitating agent for steroids. ... Pharmacological action: antifungal agents, anti-infective agents, indicators and reagents. ... Chemical name: beta-D-Galactopyranoside, ...
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