A new class of metabolite, with a pyrrole-like structure, has been demonstrated in the tissues of animals poisoned by pyrrolizidine alkaloids. There is some correlation between the degree of ...

More than 3,000 monoterpene indole alkaloids (MTIAs), which are natural ... ring fused with a five-membered nitrogen-containing pyrrole ring. Functionalization at the C5 position of the indole ...

“Pyrrolizidine alkaloids only show toxicity when metabolized in the body and converted to their ‘active form’ containing the pyrrole structure. The active form damages the cancer cell’s ...

In the realm of organic chemistry, one class of compounds has captured the scientific community's attention for decades - alkaloids. These naturally occurring compounds are known for their diverse ...