Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Coprine is a mycotoxin. It was first isolated from common inkcap (Coprinopsis atramentaria). It also occurs in other mushrooms in the genus Coprinus and in brawny bolete (Boletus torsus).When combined with the consumption of alcohol it causes Coprinus syndrome. Symptoms include facial reddening nausea vomiting malaise agitation palpitations and tingling in limbs and arise five to ten minutes after consumption of alcohol.
