These plant-derived alkaloids have demonstrated significant efficacy in alleviating symptoms by increasing acetylcholine levels in the brain. Figure 1. Schematic illustration of the biosynthesis of ...

FIVE schemes for biosynthesis of the lysergic acid moiety of the ergot alkaloids have been proposed recently. All of them involve tryptophan or 5-hydroxytryptophan as precursors 1,2.

The biosynthesis of ergot alkaloids is complex and involves multiple biochemical pathways, which can vary among different fungal species. Recent research has focused on understanding these ...

whether that be through changes in transport processes and/or regulation of alkaloid biosynthesis itself. Candidate transporters for altering alkaloid accumulation processes would, however, need a ...

Research conducted by The Technology Transfer Center of the Edmund Mach Foundation (San Michele all'Adige, Italy) and the ...

Yerba mate, along with tea and coffee, is one of the world's most popular caffeinated beverages. Widely consumed in South ...

Curry leaves help protect the liver from oxidative stress and toxin buildup. They promote liver function and aid in ...

Department of Chemical and Biological engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, National University of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar 14201, Mongolia ...

State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism and School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study, Shanghai Jiao ...

Berberine may be new social media influencers, but this compound been a part of Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine practices for ...

Capsaicin, found in some nightshade vegetables, may boost metabolism and aid in weight ... of eating nightshade vegetables focus on their alkaloid and capsaicin content. Alkaloids, such as ...