The Amaryllidaceae family has proven to be a rich source of active molecules. As part of an ongoing project, we report a phytochemical study of Hippeastrum morelianum (Amaryllidaceae), from which we have isolated two homolycorine-type alkaloids, the new 2α,7-dimethoxyhomolycorine (1) and the poorly
The treatment of neurological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases is related to the levels of acetylcholine (ACh) through the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE). Galanthamine, an important alkaloid isolated from the Amaryllidaceae family, is approved for the pharmacological treatment of
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