Available Forms
Oleandrin is, apart from its pure form, also closely related to structural similar glycosides, which all have more or less the same characteristics as oleandrin:
- Oleandrigenin is a deglycosylated metabolite of oleandrin. It has however a more mild effect.
- Neandrin
- Neritaloside
- Odorside
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