Galanthamine pattern in Narcissus confusus plants

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Galanthamine is an alkaloid with inhibitory activity, which is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. This alkaloid is found in the Narcissus confusus plants, and a study has shown that the highest amount of alkaloids occur in the bulb at the emerging stage, galanthamine being the most abundant.

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Resveratrol inhibits the release of mediators from bone marrow-derived mouse mast cells in vitro

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Resveratrol, a natural phytoalexin present in grapes, vines and peanuts, possesses both antioxidation and antitumor capabilities. A study is presented, which examined the inhibitory actions of resveratrol on the release of mediators from bone marrow-derived mouse mast cells (BMMC) in vitro. rusa

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Anticomplement and antioxidant activities of new acetylated flavonoid glycosides from Centaurium spicatum

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Three acetylated flavonol glycosides, plus some other compounds have recently been isolated from Centaurium spicatum plant. The anticomplement and antioxidant activities of these compounds were evaluated, and the triacetylated flavonoid glycoside showed the highest activity in the two assays.

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