Indole Alkaloids

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Description

Indole Alkaloids are a group of Alkaloids based on Tryptophan.

 

General Biological Actions of Indole Alkaloids

Nervous System

 All Indole Alkaloids interact with Adrenergic Receptors.

 

Types of Endogenous Indole Alkaloids

 Adrenaline

 Norepinephrine

 Serotonin

 

Types of Herbal Indole Alkaloids

 Strychnine

 Yohimbine

 

Types of Pharmaceutical Indole Alkaloids

 Ergot Alkaloids

 Vincristine

 

Recreational Drug Indole Alkaloids

 Serotonin-like Psychedelic Drugs

 

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