Biosynthesis and synthetic biology of psychoactive natural products
Psychoactive natural products play an integral role in the modern world. The tremendous
structural complexity displayed by such molecules confers diverse biological activities of …
structural complexity displayed by such molecules confers diverse biological activities of …
Oxidative metabolism as a modulator of kratom's biological actions
S Chakraborty, R Uprety, ST Slocum, T Irie… - Journal of medicinal …, 2021 - ACS Publications
The leaves of Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), a plant native to Southeast Asia, are increasingly
used as a pain reliever and for attenuation of opioid withdrawal symptoms. Using the tools of …
used as a pain reliever and for attenuation of opioid withdrawal symptoms. Using the tools of …
Exploring the Chemistry of Alkaloids from Malaysian Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom) and the Role of Oxindoles on Human Opioid Receptors
Ten indole and oxindole alkaloids (1–10) were isolated from the freshly collected leaves of
Malaysian Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom). The chemical structures of these compounds were …
Malaysian Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom). The chemical structures of these compounds were …
A novel mitragynine analog with low-efficacy mu opioid receptor agonism displays antinociception with attenuated adverse effects
S Chakraborty, JF DiBerto, A Faouzi… - Journal of medicinal …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7OH) are the major alkaloids mediating the
biological actions of the psychoactive plant kratom. To investigate the structure–activity …
biological actions of the psychoactive plant kratom. To investigate the structure–activity …
Synthesis of 3-spirooxindole 3 H-indoles through Rh (iii)-catalyzed [4+ 1] redox-neutral spirocyclization of N-aryl amidines with diazo oxindoles
Q Zhou, X Song, X Zhang, X Fan - Organic Chemistry Frontiers, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
In this paper, an efficient synthesis of 3-spirooxindole 3H-indoles through the coupling and
spirocyclization of N-aryl amidines with diazo oxindoles is presented. Mechanistically, the …
spirocyclization of N-aryl amidines with diazo oxindoles is presented. Mechanistically, the …
Kratom alkaloids as probes for opioid receptor function: Pharmacological characterization of minor indole and oxindole alkaloids from kratom
S Chakraborty, R Uprety, AE Daibani… - ACS chemical …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Dry leaves of kratom (mitragyna speciosa) are anecdotally consumed as pain relievers and
antidotes against opioid withdrawal and alcohol use disorders. There are at least 54 …
antidotes against opioid withdrawal and alcohol use disorders. There are at least 54 …
Mitragynine: A review of its extraction, identification, and purification methods
SSO Ishak, N Putra, S Salsabila… - Current Research on …, 2021 - crbb-journal.com
Mitragynine is one of the dominant alkaloids present in Mitragyna speciosa. The compound
possesses several pharmacological properties such as antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory …
possesses several pharmacological properties such as antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory …
Refined prediction of pharmacokinetic kratom-drug interactions: time-dependent inhibition considerations
Preparations from the leaves of the kratom plant (Mitragyna speciosa) are consumed for
their opioid-like effects. Several deaths have been associated with kratom used …
their opioid-like effects. Several deaths have been associated with kratom used …
[HTML][HTML] Case report: treatment of kratom use disorder with a classical tricyclic antidepressant
AE Vento, S De Persis, S De Filippis, F Schifano… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Kratom or Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) is an evergreen tree of the coffee family native to
South-East Asia and Australasia. It is used by locals recreationally to induce stimulant and …
South-East Asia and Australasia. It is used by locals recreationally to induce stimulant and …
Combinations of indole based alkaloids from Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom) and cisplatin inhibit cell proliferation and migration of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell lines
G Domnic, NJY Chear, SFA Rahman… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) or kratom is a
medicinal plant indigenous to Southeast Asia. The leaf of M. speciosa is used as a remedy …
medicinal plant indigenous to Southeast Asia. The leaf of M. speciosa is used as a remedy …