| Synonyms: |
(+)-fangchinoline,
(+)-limacine,
(1beta)-2,2'-dimethyl-6,6',12-trimethoxyberbaman-7-ol,
(1beta)-6,6',12-trimethoxy-2,2'-dimethylberbaman-7-ol,
7-O-demethyltetrandrine
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| Definition: |
A bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid that is (1beta)- berbaman which has been substituted by methyl groups at the 2 and 2' positions, by methoxy groups at the 6, 6', and 12 positions, and by a hydroxy group at position 7. Isolated from Stephania tetrandra, it has been found to possess neuroprotective and anti-tumour activity. |