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Neonicotinoids MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Neonicotinoids
Tree Number(s)
D03.383.464
Unique ID
D000073943
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000073943
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.
Entry Term(s)
Neonicotinoid
Pharm Action
Insecticides
Previous Indexing
Imidazoles (1996-2017)
Nitro Compounds (1996-2017)
Public MeSH Note
2018
History Note
2018
Date Established
2018/01/01
Date of Entry
2017/07/11
Revision Date
2017/02/24
Neonicotinoids Preferred
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