Compound Monograph
Acetogenins
A class of long-chain fatty-acid-derived compounds (annonaceous acetogenins) characteristic of the soursop family, notably graviola; potent inhibitors of mitochondrial complex I, studied for cytotoxic activity, with associated neurotoxicity concerns.
Classification
Acetogenins are lipids & fatty acids. Fats, fatty acids, and fat-soluble actives carried in seed and nut oils.
Where Does It Come From? (3)
Acetogenins are lipids & fatty acids, found in Custard apple, Graviola and Pawpaw. They are flagged as toxic.