19-Epivoacristine

19-Epivoacristine is a indole alkaloid found in different species of Tabernaemontana such as Tabernaemontana dichotoma as well as in Peschiera affinis.[1] Its also known as 20-Epivoacangarine and 19-epi-Voacangarine. [2]

19-Epivoacristine
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Uses

Pharmacology

It appears to be selective AChE inhibitor.[3]

Chemistry

Synthesis

It's prepared from potassium borohydride reduction of voacryptine.[4]

See also

References

  1. Lemos TL, Andrade CH, Guimarães AM, Wolter-Filho W, Braz-Filho RF (1996). "19-Epivoacristine, an iboga alkaloid isolated from Peschiera affinis". 7 (2): 123–126. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. "Tabernaemontana dichotoma Roxb.ex Wall". PhytoChemical Interactions DB (PCIDB).
  3. Vieira IJ, Medeiros WL, Monnerat CS, Souza JJ, Mathias L, Braz-Filho R, Pinto AC, Sousa PM, Rezende CM, Epifanio Rde A (September 2008). "Two fast screening methods (GC-MS and TLC-ChEI assay) for rapid evaluation of potential anticholinesterasic indole alkaloids in complex mixtures" (PDF). Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias. 80 (3): 419–26. doi:10.1590/s0001-37652008000300003. PMID 18797794.
  4. Manske RH (12 May 2014). The Alkaloids: Chemistry and Physiology. p. 83. ISBN 9781483221960.
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