Alkaloid

Introduction Vincrestine is a plant alkaloid, obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle cathanthus roeus. Before it was used for cancer treatment, the natives of Madagascar used it for the treatment of diabetes and high blood pressure. Structure of Vincrestine: Vincristine has two monomer alkaloid parts, catharanthrine and vindoline, with a formyl group on the indole nitrogen of the vindoline skeleton. Formula C46H56N4O10 Disease it Targets: Vincristine is used to treat various types of cancer.…

Plants use as food and in traditional medicine are more likely to yield pharmacologically active compounds. The medicinal properties of plants have been investigated in the recent scientific developments throughout the world, due to their potent therapeutic efficacy and antioxidant activities, no side effects and economic viability. Medicinal plants are serving as raw material for drugs which are effective and reasonable health care for people. However, all plants synthesize phytochemicals,…

Environmental Bridges and Nicotine Marissa L. Ciluffo University of North Alabama Abstract Nicotine is an addictive parasympathomimetic alkaloid that is found in products such as cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and snuff. When someone consumes nicotine, either through smoking, inhaling, or chewing, specific neurotransmitter actions take place within the body and brain. Acetylcholine is replaced by nicotinic receptors, in the neurons, causing the membrane to become…

The tropical rainforest climate is very diverse and interesting. The combination of the climate, vegetation, animals, and uses that the tropical rainforest provides is extensive. One day I will visit one of the few locations of the tropical rainforest, but first I need to know some basic information; where the tropical rainforest is located, the climate and weather, vegetation, animal life, production and people, and impact on the biome. This biome is located on the equator but doesn’t restrict…

Opium is an astringent, yellowish-cocoa, immovably addictive sedative prescription masterminded from the dried juice of unripe instances of the opium poppy and containing alkaloids, for instance, morphine, codeine, and papaverine. It is conceivably a champion amongst the most adaptable medicines known thank to its rule element altering, morphenine, opium smothers torment, produces pleasure, activates rest and lessens inconvenience. In the long history of opium use far and wide, people searching…

Percy Julian was a well-known genius of his time. He was born in the state of Montgomery, Alabama in 1899. During this time period a lot of black men and women went without higher education. The black community usually received enough education to hold jobs as farmers, maids, and primary school teachers. Seemingly, Julian may have faced the same fate. Julian first received the general 8th grade education as every other person in his community, and then continued on to attend the teacher…

Phytochemical screening of ethanolic extract of Jasminum grandiflorum leaves S.No. Chemical Tests Ethanolic extract 1 Carbohydrates i) Molisch’s Test ii) Fehling’s Test (+) (-) 2 Tannins i) Vanillin- HCL Test ii)Ferric chloride Test (+) (+) 3 Alkaloids i) Wager’s Test (+) 4…

The African rue is a noxious weed that is invasive to the state of New Mexico. Native to North Africaand to the Mediterranean region, it is highly drought resistant and displays rapid and aggressivegrowth whenever soil moisture is available. Seeds and root fragments are transported by runningwater and can be carried in mud. African Rue seed-riddled mud is often transported by vehicles,railcars, earth-moving equipment and animal and human extremities –which easily spreads thespecies growth area.…

Carbonated Water water with carbon dioxide, which is a colorless, odorless glass that creates the bubbles characteristic of carbonated drinks. Carbonated water can help speed digestion, which is part of the reason why many people sip soft drinks for relief from stomach aches. DISAD/ SIDE EFFECT 3. Increase the risk of diabetes The high levels of sugar in soda can increase risk of diabetes. 4.Soda can cause osteoporosis( bone loss), damage teeth, kidney damage People who drink soda are at…

cherries that can be toxic and cause liver failure. Pokeberries are juicy berries that contain toxins and can cause death by only a little dosage. Horse nettle berries are greenish/yellowish plump berries that resemble tomatoes, contain a toxin called alkaloid solanine, and can cause abdominal pain. These are five different poisonous berries that show what poisous berries do to people.…