Alkaloids from Hippeastrum papilio
Galanthamine, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor marketed as a hydrobromide salt (Razadyne®, Reminyl®) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), is obtained from Amaryllidaceae plants, especially those belonging to the genera Leucojum, Narcissus, Lycoris and Ungernia. The growing demand for gala...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-08-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/16/8/7097/ |