Term Name: lycorine
Synonyms: (-)-lycorine, 9,10-(methylenedioxy)-3,12-didehydrogalanthan-1alpha,2beta-diol, Amarylline, Galanthidine, Licorine, Lycorine, Narcissine
Definition: An indolizidine alkaloid that is 3,12-didehydrogalanthan substituted by hydroxy groups at positions and 2 and a methylenedioxy group across positions 9 and 10. Isolated from Crinum asiaticum, it has been shown to exhibit antimalarial activity.
Ontology: Chebi [CHEBI:6601]

Relationships
is a type of: indolizidine alkaloid
has_parent_hydride: galanthan
has_role: anticoronaviral agent antimalarial plant metabolite protein synthesis inhibitor