DIGITIN
\dˈɪd͡ʒɪtˌɪn], \dˈɪdʒɪtˌɪn], \d_ˈɪ_dʒ_ɪ_t_ˌɪ_n]\
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A glycoside obtained from Digitalis purpurea; the aglycone is digitogenin which is bound to five sugars. Digitonin solubilizes lipids, especially in membranes and is used as a tool in cellular biochemistry, and reagent for precipitating cholesterol. It has no cardiac effects.
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