Research progress on pharmacological properties and monoterpenoid indole alkaloids biosynthetic pathway in plants of genus Rauvolfia
10.7501/j.issn.0253-2670.2019.08.035
- Author:
Xiao-Ying CHEN
1
Author Information
1. Guangxi Key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Protection and Genetic Improvement, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plant
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Biosynthetic pathways;
Key enzymes;
Monoterpenoid indole alkaloids;
Rauvolfia Linn.;
Rauvolfia serpentina (Linn.) Benth. ex Kurz.
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
2019;50(8):2004-2012
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Rauvolfia serpentine is a traditional Indian medicine and now the genus Rauvolfia becomes a commonly used south medicine in China. Rauvolfia is mainly used to treat hypertension, mental illness, cardiovascular disorders, cancer, and other diseases. The paper overviewed the main species and distribution, pharmacological properties, and the monoterpenoid indole alkaloids biosynthetic pathway of Rauvolfia in China. The paper aims to provide reference for research and clinical application in plants of the genus Rauvolfia.
