Nannan Yang, Jiafu Guo, Jian Zhang, Song Gao, Qiwen Xiang, Jiayu Wen, Yan Huang, Chaolong Rao, Yan Chen
Alkaloids are naturally occurring compounds with complex structures found in natural plants. To further improve the understanding of plant alkaloids, this review focuses on the classification, toxicity and mechanisms of action, providing insight into the occurrence of alkaloid-poisoning events and guiding the safe use of alkaloids in food, supplements and clinical applications. Based on their chemical structure, alkaloids can be divided into organic amines, diterpenoids, pyridines, isoquinolines, indoles, pyrrolidines, steroids, imidazoles and purines...
March 11, 2024: Drug and Chemical Toxicology