Compound Monograph
Isocryptolepine
An indoloquinoline alkaloid from the West African shrub cryptolepis, studied for antimalarial activity through DNA intercalation; cytotoxicity limits its development.
Classification
Isocryptolepine is one of the indole alkaloids, part of the alkaloids class. Nitrogen-containing, often bitter and physiologically potent compounds — the group behind many of the strongest plant medicines and poisons.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Isocryptolepine is one of the indole alkaloids, found in Cryptolepis.