OBO ID: CHEBI:6601
Term Name: lycorine Search Ontology:
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.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available