# Chemical synthesis and alkaloids

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/chemical-synthesis-and-alkaloids-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 620,875 |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the chemistry, pharmacology, synthesis, and biological activities of Amaryllidaceae alkaloids such as galanthamine, narciclasine, and lycorine. These natural compounds show potential as anticancer agents, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, and have medicinal significance. The research also explores their structure-activity relationships and potential therapeutic applications. |
| Domain | Physical Sciences |
| Field | Chemistry |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T13124 |
| Works | 175,589 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Douglas G. Altman](https://scholariq.org/researchers/douglas-g-altman/)
- [Karl Friston](https://scholariq.org/researchers/karl-friston/)
- [John Q. Trojanowski](https://scholariq.org/researchers/john-q-trojanowski/)
- [Fred H. Gage](https://scholariq.org/researchers/fred-h-gage/)
- [Dorret I. Boomsma](https://scholariq.org/researchers/dorret-i-boomsma/)
- [Solomon H. Snyder](https://scholariq.org/researchers/solomon-h-snyder/)
- [Jeffrey L. Cummings](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jeffrey-l-cummings/)
- [Virginia M.‐Y. Lee](https://scholariq.org/researchers/virginia-m-y-lee/)
- [Claudiu T. Supuran](https://scholariq.org/researchers/claudiu-t-supuran/)
- [Matthias Beller](https://scholariq.org/researchers/matthias-beller/)
- [Joseph Schlessinger](https://scholariq.org/researchers/joseph-schlessinger/)
- [Bengt Winblad](https://scholariq.org/researchers/bengt-winblad/)

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