Biologically active isoquinoline alkaloids covering 2014–2018

XF Shang, CJ Yang… - Medicinal research …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Isoquinoline alkaloids, an important class of N‐based heterocyclic compounds, have
attracted considerable attention from researchers worldwide since the early 19th century …

Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.): An emerging source of nutrients, omega-3 fatty acid and phytochemicals

A Goyal, B Tanwar, MK Sihag, V Sharma - Food Chemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis)(SI) is an oleaginous plant producing oil and protein-rich
seeds. It has been cultivated for centuries and is native to the tropical rainforest of the …

[PDF][PDF] Plant alkaloids: main features, toxicity, and mechanisms of action

HN Matsuura, AG Fett-Neto - Plant toxins, 2015 - academia.edu
Alkaloids are one of the largest groups of plant secondary metabolites, being present in
several economically relevant plant families. Alkaloids encompass neuroactive molecules …

Pharmacological activities and toxicities of alkaloids on human health

A Rajput, R Sharma, R Bharti - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022 - Elsevier
Alkaloids are a huge class of natural occurring organic molecules, which contain nitrogen
atom or atoms (amino or amido in some cases) in their structures. Alkaloids are extremely …

Phytochemicals as modifiers of gut microbial communities

G Dingeo, A Brito, H Samouda, M Iddir, MR La Frano… - Food & function, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
A healthy gut microbiota (GM) is paramount for a healthy lifestyle. Alterations of the GM have
been involved in the aetiology of several chronic diseases, including obesity and type 2 …

An overview of bitter compounds in foodstuffs: Classifications, evaluation methods for sensory contribution, separation and identification techniques, and mechanism …

J Yan, H Tong - Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The bitter taste is generally considered an undesirable sensory attribute. However, bitter‐
tasting compounds can significantly affect the overall flavor of many foods and beverages …

The pivotal role of JAK/STAT and IRS/PI3K signaling pathways in neurodegenerative diseases: Mechanistic approaches to polyphenols and alkaloids

L Kooshki, SN Zarneshan, S Fakhri, SZ Moradi… - Phytomedicine, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) are characterized by progressive
neuronal dysfunctionality which results in disability and human life-threatening events. In …

Plant alkaloids: Structures and bioactive properties

EP Gutiérrez-Grijalva, LX López-Martínez… - Plant-derived bioactives …, 2020 - Springer
Alkaloids are nitrogen-containing natural products found in bacteria, fungi, animals, and
plants with complex and diverse structures. The widespread distribution of alkaloids along …

Piperine inhibits the growth and motility of triple-negative breast cancer cells

AL Greenshields, CD Doucette, KM Sutton, L Madera… - Cancer letters, 2015 - Elsevier
Piperine, an alkaloid from black pepper, is reported to have anticancer activities. In this
study, we investigated the effect of piperine on the growth and motility of triple-negative …

Quinolizidine-type alkaloids: chemodiversity, occurrence, and bioactivity

W Cely-Veloza, MJ Kato, E Coy-Barrera - ACS omega, 2023 - ACS Publications
Quinolizidine alkaloids (QAs) are nitrogen-containing compounds produced naturally as
specialized metabolites distributed in plants and animals (eg, frogs, sponges). The present …