Natural inhibitors of cholinesterases: chemistry, structure–activity and methods of their analysis

N Smyrska-Wieleba, T Mroczek - International Journal of Molecular …, 2023 - mdpi.com
This article aims to provide an updated description and comparison of the data currently
available in the literature (from the last 15 years) on the studied natural inhibitors of …

Research progress of plant‐derived natural alkaloids in central nervous system diseases

Q Zhang, Q Jiang, K Sa, J Liang, D Sun… - Phytotherapy …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Central nervous system (CNS) disease is one of the most important causes of human death.
Because of their complex pathogenesis, more and more attention has been paid to them. At …

Natural compounds for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases

R Leuci, L Brunetti, V Poliseno, A Laghezza, F Loiodice… - Foods, 2020 - mdpi.com
Secondary metabolites from plants and fungi are stimulating growing interest in consumers
and, consequently, in the food and supplement industries. The beneficial effects of these …

[HTML][HTML] New trends in the practical use of isoquinoline alkaloids as potential drugs applicated in infectious and non-infectious diseases

T Tuzimski, A Petruczynik - Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 2023 - Elsevier
In the last years, traditional natural products have been the center of attention for the
scientific community and exploration of their therapeutic abilities is proceeding permanently …

Antifungal effects of amaryllidaceous alkaloids from bulbs of Lycoris spp. against Magnaporthe oryzae

S Qiao, J Yao, Q Wang, L Li, B Wang… - Pest Management …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Rice blast caused by Magnaporthe oryzae is one of the most devastating
diseases of rice, and novel fungicides for controlling rice blast are needed owing to the …

The Amaryllidaceae alkaloids: An untapped source of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors

S Berkov, M Atanasova, B Georgiev, J Bastida… - Phytochemistry …, 2021 - Springer
The AChE inhibitory activity of alkaloid extracts and compounds has been in the focus of
research on the plants of Amaryllidoideae subfamily since the approval of galanthamine in …

[HTML][HTML] Chemo-profiling of some Turkish Galanthus L.(Amaryllidaceae) species and their anticholinesterase activity

B Bozkurt, GI Kaya, MA Onur, N Unver-Somer - South African Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Amaryllidaceae family, consisting of economically important plants with ornamental value, is
very well-known for its isoquinoline alkaloids with variable biological activities and chemical …

Biochemical analyses of bioactive extracts from plants native to Lampedusa, Sicily minor island

R Di Lecce, N Mérindol, MG Pérez, V Karimzadegan… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Major threats to the human lifespan include cancer, infectious diseases, diabetes, mental
degenerative conditions and also reduced agricultural productivity due to climate changes …

Antiparasitic Activity of Hippeastrum Species and Synergistic Interaction between Montanine and Benznidazole against Trypanosoma cruzi

M Piñeiro, JE Ortiz, RM Spina Zapata, PA Barrera… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: Hippeastrum species have a wide range of biological properties. In Argentina,
this genus comprises ten widely distributed species. Purpose: To evaluate the antiparasitic …

Untargeted GC/MS-based approach for identification of anti-inflammatory alkaloids from Hippeastrum elegans (Amaryllidaceae) using a human neutrophil model

AS de Queiroz Souza, JAC de Sousa, CS Pinto… - … of Pharmaceutical and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Hippeastrum elegans is an Amaryllidaceae species producing alkaloids with
pharmaceutical potential including lycorine and galanthamine. Herein, we developed a non …