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Phytochemistry. 2022 Jan;193:112987. doi: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2021.112987. Epub 2021 Nov 09.

Alkaloids from Picrasma quassioides: An overview of their NMR data, biosynthetic pathways and pharmacological effects.

Phytochemistry

Chen Qian-Wen, Ye Xiao, Liu Xiao-Qian, Liang Yao-Hua, Feng Wei-Hong, Li Chun, Wang Zhi-Min

Affiliations

  1. Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
  2. Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 34768188 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2021.112987

Abstract

Picrasma quassioides, a member of the Simaroubaceae family, is the subject of research in numerous pharmacological and chemical studies. This plant mainly contains alkaloids, quassinoids and terpenoids. These molecules exhibit various pharmacological benefits, such as anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and anti-viral effects, on the cardiovascular system. Alkaloids make up the majority of these molecules. This review describes 127 alkaloid substances from P. quassioides. These alkaloids can be divided into the following classes: β-carbolines, canthinones and alkaloid dimers. A compilation of their nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy data and possible biosynthetic pathways of these compounds and the pharmacological effects of P. quassioides are also included.

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Keywords: Alkaloids; NMR; Pharmacological effects; Picrasma quassioides

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