Toxicity and Therapeutic Potential of Plant Alkaloid
A special issue of Toxins (ISSN 2072-6651). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Toxins".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 August 2022) | Viewed by 10612
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Dear Colleagues,
Plant-derived alkaloids are natural compounds that contain at least one nitrogen atom. Researchers have long studied the beneficial and toxic effects of plant alkaloids. These compounds have been found to possess anticancer, analgesic, cholinomimetic, antimalarial, antiasthmatic, antibacterial, vasodilatory, antiarrhythmic, and hypoglycemic properties, and exert other pharmacological effects. Some plant alkaloids, such as homoharringtonine, morphine and galantamine, have been developed into clinical drugs. However, some plant alkaloids, e.g., aconitine and tubocurarine, are toxic. The aim of this Special Issue of Toxins is to discuss the toxicity and therapeutic potential of plant alkaloids. Pharmacological research papers and review articles are all welcome.
Prof. Dr. Zhiling Yu
Prof. Dr. Duncan Chung-Hang Leung
Prof. Dr. Elaine Lai-Han Leung
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- pharmacological activity
- toxicity
- plant alkaloid
- old drug repurposing
- compound combination effects
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