Descriptor in English: | Neonicotinoids |
Descriptor in Spanish: | Neonicotinoides |
Descriptor in Portuguese: | Neonicotinoides |
Descriptor in French: | Néonicotinoïdes |
Entry term(s): |
Neonicotinoid |
Tree number(s): |
D03.383.464 |
Scope note: | A class of insecticides that are structurally similar to NICOTINE and have physiologically similar effects as agonists of NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTORS, but are less toxic to vertebrates. They are widely used in agriculture. |
Allowable Qualifiers: |
AD administration & dosage AE adverse effects AG agonists AI antagonists & inhibitors AN analysis BL blood CF cerebrospinal fluid CH chemistry CL classification CS chemical synthesis EC economics HI history IM immunology IP isolation & purification ME metabolism PD pharmacology PK pharmacokinetics PO poisoning RE radiation effects SD supply & distribution ST standards TO toxicity TU therapeutic use UR urine |
History Note: | 2018 |
DeCS UI: | 56978 |
Descriptor UI: | D000073943 |
Date Established: | 2018/01/01 |
Date of Entry: | 2017/07/11 |
Revision Date: | 2017/02/24 |
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CHEMICALS AND DRUGS
Heterocyclic Compounds [D03]Heterocyclic Compounds
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Neonicotinoids
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Concept UI |
M000625057 |
Scope note | A class of insecticides that are structurally similar to NICOTINE and have physiologically similar effects as agonists of NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTORS, but are less toxic to vertebrates. They are widely used in agriculture. |
Preferred term | Neonicotinoids |
Entry term(s) |
Neonicotinoid |
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