what is the classification of plant metabolites
secondary plant metabolites
where are they normally stored
roots or leaves
under what conditions do these compounds accumulate
stress conditions
what do you have to keep in mind about herbal meds
they do not provide spontaneous relief –> suspect smth is added in if they do
What are the 4 classes of phyochemicals taught
Polyketides
Fatty acids
Terpenes
Glycosides
Terpenes are
Hydrocarbons
Terpenes are synthesised via
Mevalonate pathway
Basic unit of terpene
Isoprene unit
Terpenes are produced under
Head to tail condensation.
What is the general structure of cardiac glycosides
Steroidal aglycone
Sugar units
Linked by a glycosidic bond
What is the characteristics of digitoxin and digoxin
Cisfused AB and CD ring
alpha beta unsaturated lactone at C17 beta
14beta OH group on steroidal structure
Glycosidic bond formed on 3beta OH group
3 digitoxose (sugar) units
____ is responsible for the physicochemical properties of the drug
sugar moiety
