Compound Monograph

Norimeluteine

An azafluoranthene alkaloid reported from abuta (Cissampelos pareira); studied for cytotoxic activity, with little other pharmacological data established.

Classification

Norimeluteine is one of the isoquinoline 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)

Norimeluteine is one of the isoquinoline alkaloids, found in Abuta.