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Preferred term

Cotinine  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The N-glucuronide conjugate of cotinine is a major urinary metabolite of NICOTINE. It thus serves as a biomarker of exposure to tobacco SMOKING. It has CNS stimulating properties.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-methyl-5-(3-pyridinyl)-, (S)-
  • 486-56-6 (Cotinine)
  • K5161X06LL
  • Scotine

Pharmacological Action(s)

In other languages

  • French

  • 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-methyl-5-(3-pyridinyl)-, (S)-
  • 486-56-6 (Cotinine)
  • K5161X06LL

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-T0RMCR8C-W

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