Mesh term Benzophenanthridines
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Heterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More Rings
Phenanthridines
Description
Compounds of four rings containing a nitrogen. They are biosynthesized from reticuline via rearrangement of scoulerine. They are similar to BENZYLISOQUINOLINES. Members include chelerythrine and sanguinarine.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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