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Chemical synthesis and alkaloids

Chemical synthesis and alkaloids is a research topic within Organic Chemistry. Science Explorer counts 32k research works in it since 1950. 10.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

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.

  • Amaryllidaceae
  • Alkaloids
  • Galanthamine
  • Narciclasine
  • Lycorine
  • Anticancer
  • Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Synthesis
  • Biological Activity
  • Medicinal Potential
Research works
32k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
3.2k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.0%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+19%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
29% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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