Myosmine is an alkaloid found in tobacco[2] and other plants.[3] Chemically, it is closely related to nicotine. It inhibits aromatase sevenfold more potently than nicotine.[4] It also releases dopamine in adult but not adolescent rats.[5]
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References
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