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Alkaloids in Drug Discovery: Sources, Mechanisms, and Applications

Abstract

Alkaloids, a diverse group of nitrogen-containing natural products, represent one of the most significant classes of bioactive compounds in drug discovery. Found mainly in higher plants, fungi, and marine organisms, alkaloids exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities, including analgesic, antimalarial, anticancer, and antimicrobial effects. This article reviews the major types of alkaloids, their biosynthetic origins, mechanisms of action, and contributions to modern therapeutics

Tanmay V. Desai*

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