Effect of Coprinus atramentarius on the metabolism of ethanol in mice

Abstract

The ethanol-soluble material extracted from Coprinus atramentarius was more toxic to mice, as measured by the LD50 and potentiation of the ethanol-induced sleeping time, than the whole mushroom or the residue remaining after ethanol extraction. Also, the ethanol-soluble fraction when fed to mice 4 h before administration of ethanol markedly increased the blood acetaldehyde and ethanol levels.