Abstract
This article reviews chemical, pharmacological, and toxicological research relating to two principal benzo[c]phenanthridine alkaloids, namely sanguinarine and chelerythrine, in the period 1980-1994. The medical applications of these alkaloids in relation to their biological activities are discussed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Alkaloids* / adverse effects
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Alkaloids* / chemistry
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Alkaloids* / pharmacology
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Alkaloids* / therapeutic use
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Animals
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Benzophenanthridines
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Humans
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Isoquinolines
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Mouthwashes / pharmacology
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Mouthwashes / therapeutic use
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Oral Hygiene*
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Phenanthridines* / adverse effects
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Phenanthridines* / chemistry
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Phenanthridines* / pharmacology
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Phenanthridines* / therapeutic use
Substances
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Alkaloids
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Benzophenanthridines
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Isoquinolines
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Mouthwashes
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Phenanthridines
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sanguinarine
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chelerythrine