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Alkaloids are a type of secondary metabolites that can be found in
different parts of plants. This group of compounds is diverse and can be divided
into nine subgroups: pyridine, tropane, isoquinoline, phenanthrene, phenylethylamine,
indole, purine, imidazole, and terpenoids. Most of these compounds are
recognized for their anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antibacterial, antifungal, and
antiviral activities, among others. Although more than 27,000 alkaloids have been
described up to date, the search for novel compounds with promising therapeutic
properties is a hot topic among researchers worldwide. In this line, the production of
the currently marketed plant alkaloids including extraction methods, isolation, and
purification is reviewed in this chapter. In addition, a deep description of different
groups of alkaloids in terms of their chemical structure, plant source, and uses is also presented. Recent advances in the therapeutic potential and biological activities of
this vast group of phytochemicals are also included.
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Biological properties Classification Extraction Isolation Secondary metabolite
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Citation
Pereira, Antia Gonzalez; Cassani, Lucia; Garcia-Oliveira, Paula; Otero, Paz; Mansoor, Sepidar; Echave, Javier; Xiao, Jianbo; Simal-Gandara, Jesus; Prieto Lage, Miguel A. (2023). Plant alkaloids: production, extraction, and potential therapeutic properties. Natural Secondary Metabolites: From Nature, Through Science, to Industry. Cham: Springer Nature. p. 157-197. ISBN 978-3-031-18586-1
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Springer Nature