1
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What are Lignans?
A
They are phenylpropane derivatives and are derived from shikimic acid.
2
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How are lignans formed?
A
Lignans are formed by coupling of two coniferyl alcohol units.
3
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What is the botanical source of Podophyllotoxins
A
The botanical sources of these are two different (American and Indian) Podophyllum species (roots and rhizome).
Podophyllum peltatum
Podophyllum ndrum
4
Q
List two semi-synthetic derivatives of podophyllotoxin that are used clinically…
A
Are etoposide and teniposide
5
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What are Eleutherosides?
A
These are saponins with a lignan aglycone
bioactives asmita
flashcards
Decks in class (23)
# Cards
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malaria11
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Terpenes, Volatile oils and other compunds45
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Cannabinoids and Cannabis sativa28
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Fatty acids36
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Evaluation and Adulteration of Natural Products11
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Flavonoids30
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Lignans5
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Glycosides 119
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Glycosides 217
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Glycosides 328
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Licensing of herbal and Homeopathic medicine23
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Alkaloids 138
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Alkaloids 234
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Alkaloids 337
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Cancer curative agents37
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Nutraceuticals0
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Practice of Herbal Medicine9
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Nutraceuticals33
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poisonous plants and fungi36
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herbal medicine MOA7
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Spices with health benefits24
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recombinant DNA25
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Drug design12
