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Alkaloid

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A family or group of nitrogen-containing base compounds primarily derived from plant and animal sources. Many alkaloids are used medicinally, including cancer therapy. [ ]

Term info

Label

Alkaloid

Synonyms
  • Alkaloid
  • Alkaloids
  • alkaloid
ALT DEFINITION

A member of a large group of substances found in plants and in some fungi. Alkaloids contain nitrogen and can be made in the laboratory. Nicotine, caffeine, codeine, and vincristine are alkaloids. Some alkaloids, such as vincristine, are used to treat cancer.

CHEBI ID

CHEBI:22315

Preferred Name

Alkaloid

Semantic Type

Organic Chemical

UMLS CUI

C0002062

code

C221

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