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Alkaloids of Terpenoid Origin (excepting indole alkaloids and ergot alkaloids)

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A large number of alkaloids are based on terpenoid structures. In most instances, the source of the nitrogen is not established, but the remaining portions of the molecule typically arise via the pathways leading to the various groups of terpenes.

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Seigler, D.S. (1998). Alkaloids of Terpenoid Origin (excepting indole alkaloids and ergot alkaloids). In: Plant Secondary Metabolism. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4913-0_36

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