Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Alkaloids

Alkaloids are a group of organic compounds found in plants that have nitrogen-containing structures and possess physiological effects. They have a wide variety of uses, from medical applications to flavoring and coloring in food and drink products. Alkaloids are known to have a range of therapeutic effects and have …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 122× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2638-4469 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Alkaloids are a group of organic compounds found in plants that have nitrogen-containing structures and possess physiological effects. They have a wide variety of uses, from medical applications to flavoring and coloring in food and drink products. Alkaloids are known to have a range of therapeutic effects and have been used for centuries in traditional medicine. Their main physiological effects are due to their ability to act as stimulants, depressants, and toxins. They are known to have antispasmodic, analgesic, sedative, hypnotic and antiarrhythmic properties, and are commonly used in the treatment of various conditions, such as insomnia and circulatory disorders. Alkaloids are also used as flavorings and colorants in food and drink products.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 122 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Alkaloids, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Advances in Plant Biology (ISSN 2638-4469).

Journal editorial board
Filippos Ververidis · Greece Pasquale Filannino · Italy Laura Scrano · Italy

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