Malaoxon
Malaoxon
Malaoxon (pronounced: mal-ay-ox-on) is an organophosphate compound that is primarily known as the toxic metabolite of the pesticide malathion. It is a potent acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, which means it can interfere with the function of the nervous system in both insects and mammals.
Etymology
The term "Malaoxon" is derived from "malathion", the pesticide from which it is metabolically derived, and "oxon", a term used in chemistry to denote the oxygenated derivative of a compound.
Related Terms
- Organophosphate: A class of chemicals that includes many insecticides and nerve gases. They work by inhibiting the action of acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine in the nervous system.
- Malathion: An organophosphate insecticide that is metabolized into malaoxon.
- Acetylcholinesterase: An enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, in the nervous system. Inhibition of this enzyme by organophosphates leads to a buildup of acetylcholine, causing overstimulation of the nervous system.
- Neurotransmitter: Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron (nerve cell) to another 'target' neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.
- Metabolite: A substance formed in or necessary for metabolism.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Malaoxon
- Wikipedia's article - Malaoxon
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