Historical QOD 12/12/08: What effect is associated with Coprinus atramentarius ingestion?
Disulfram effect. The Coprinus atramentarius mushroom contains the toxin coprine. Coprine and its major metabolite both inhibit aldehyde dehydrogenase. If the Coprinus atramentarius mushroom is ingested with ethanol, the accumulation of acetaldehyde will cause flushing, nausea, and vomiting.
Carlsson A, Henning M, Lindberg P, Martinson P, Trolin G, Waldeck B, Wickberg B. On the disulfiram-like effect of coprine, the pharmacologically active principle of Coprinus atramentarius. Acta Pharmacol Toxicol (Copenh). 1978 Apr;42(4):292-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0773.1978.tb02204.x. PMID: 350009.
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