Zhang J, Liu YQ, Fang J. The biological activities of quinolizidine alkaloids.
THE ALKALOIDS. CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY 2023;
89:1-37. [PMID:
36731966 DOI:
10.1016/bs.alkal.2022.06.001]
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Abstract
Quinolizidine alkaloids isolated from various marine and terrestrial animals and plants are primarily composed of lupinine-, matrine-, and sparteine-type alkaloids. Matrine, phenanthroquinolizidines, bis-quinolizidines, and small molecules from amphibian skins are representative compounds of such alkaloids. Quinolizidine alkaloids harbor anticancer, antibacterial, antiinflammatory, antifibrosis, antiviral, and anti-arrhythmia. In this chapter, we comprehensively outline the biological activity and pharmacological action of quinolizidine alkaloids and discuss new avenues toward the discovery of novel and more efficient drugs based on these naturally occurring compounds. It is urgent for basic research and clinical practice to conduct more targeted comprehensive research based on the lead drugs of quinolizidine alkaloids with significant pharmacological activity.
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