Biologically active indolizidine alkaloids
Junmin Zhang, Susan L. Morris‐Natschke, Di Ma, Xiaofei Shang, Chen‐Jie Yang, Ying‐Qian Liu, Kuo‐Hsiung Lee
Abstract
Indolizidine alkaloids are chemical constituents isolated from various marine and terrestrial plants and animals, including but not limited to trees, fungi, ants, and frogs, with a myriad of important biological activities. In this review, we discuss the biological activity and pharmacological effects of indolizidine alkaloids and offer new avenues toward the discovery of new and better drugs based on these naturally occurring compounds.
Topics & Concepts
IndolizidineBiologyBiological activityAlkaloidBotanyBiochemistryIn vitroPhytochemistry and biological activities of Ficus speciesPhytochemical compounds biological activitiesCarbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis