Cytotoxic benzophenanthridine and benzylisoquinoline alkaloids from Argemone mexicana.

Benzophenanthridine and Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloids from Argemone

Sanguinarine and Dihydrosanguinarine Accumulation in Argemone mexicana (L) Cell Suspension Cultures Exposed to Yeast Extract 19 Sanguinarine and Dihydrosanguinarine Accumulation in Argemone mexicana (L) Cell Suspension Cultures Exposed to Yeast Extract

Alkaloid contents in Argemone mexicana cell line AMMiF were analyzed during a 36-day culture cycle. The benzophenanthridine sanguinarine (SA) represented the main alkaloid. Dihydrosanguinarine (DHSA), a SA biosynthetic precursor and a less toxic benzophenanthridine, was also identified, based on chromatographic properties and further confirmed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry....

Anxiolytic-like effect of ethanolic extract of Argemone mexicana and its alkaloids in Wistar rats

Objective: Argemone mexicana is a Papaveracea plant; some reports have shown their antibacterial, anti-cancer, sedative and probably anti-anxiety properties. From their aerial parts, flavonoids and alkaloids have been isolated, which are intrinsically related to some actions on the central nervous system. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anxiolytic-like effects of the plant, using its ...

Prevalence of antifungal activity of Argemone mexicana poppy

The poppy of Argemone Mexicana are high in protein, carbohydrates, lipids and minerals. They are also rich in novel alkaloids, and sterols The poppy of Argemone species contain a high concentration of berberine and sanguinarine alkaloids The alkaloids of argemone are widely used as Analgesic; Antispasmodic; Demulcent; Emetic; Expectorant; Hallucinogenic; Purgative; Sedative; Skin; WartsThe root...

Preliminary Phytochemical Analysis and Oral Acute Toxicity Study of the Root of Argemone Mexicana Linn

Objectives: The current study was planned to evaluate the phytochemical analysis of chloroform, ethanolic extracts and acute toxicity study of the root of Argemone mexicana. Methods: The soxhalate extraction and standard methods were used for extractions and phytochemical analysis. The drug was administration orally and animal’s observed from cage side observations. Animals were anesthetized wi...