Preferred Label : Alkaloid;
NCIt synonyms : Alkaloids;
NCIt definition : A family or group of nitrogen-containing base compounds primarily derived from plant
and animal sources. Many alkaloids are used medicinally, including cancer therapy.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A member of a large group of substances found in plants and in some fungi.
Alkaloids contain nitrogen and can be made in the laboratory. Nicotine, caffeine,
codeine, and vincristine are alkaloids. Some alkaloids, such as vincristine, are used
to treat cancer.;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:22315;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000043994;
Origin ID : C221;
UMLS CUI : C0002062;
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