Oreobeiline is an
morphinan
Morphinan is the prototype chemical structure of a large chemical class of psychoactive drugs, consisting of opiate analgesics, cough suppressants, and dissociative hallucinogens, among others. Typical examples include compounds such as morphine, ...
alkaloid of ''
Beilschmiedia
''Beilschmiedia'' is a genus of trees and shrubs in family Lauraceae. Most of its species grow in tropical climates, but a few of them are native to temperate regions, and they are widespread in tropical Asia, Africa, Madagascar, Australia, New Z ...
'' with anti-
acetylcholinesterase
Acetylcholinesterase (HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee, HGNC symbol ACHE; EC 3.1.1.7; systematic name acetylcholine acetylhydrolase), also known as AChE, AChase or acetylhydrolase, is the primary cholinesterase in the body. It is an enzyme th ...
, anti-
alpha-glucosidase, anti-leishmanial, and anti-fungal activities.
See also
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Sinomenine
Sinomenine or cocculine is an alkaloid found in the root of the climbing plant '' Sinomenium acutum'' which is native to Japan and China. The plant is traditionally used in herbal medicine in these countries for rheumatism and arthritis. However, ...
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Anti-acetylcholinesterase, anti-α-glucosidase, anti-leishmanial and anti-fungal activities of chemical constituents of Beilschmiedia species
Benzylisoquinoline alkaloids
Morphinans
Methoxy compounds
Heterocyclic compounds with 4 rings
Diols
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