Friday, 18 March 2016

Strychnine, and effect at the synspse

Strychnine: the notorious but rare poison at the heart of a modern mystery http://gu.com/p/4hj4m?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Blogger

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  1. Strychnine interferes with the receptor protein on the post synaptic membrane, resulting in continuous transmission of action potentials, and therefore continuous contraction of muscle. This I paralysis, especially of the intercostals involved in breathing, is what causes death, within about 15 minutes.

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