[Isolation and receptor binding properties of alkaloids and lignans from Valeriana officialis L]

Pharmazie. 1997 May;52(5):386-91.
[Article in German]

Abstract

In addition to the known Valeriana-Meanalkaloid, four 7,9':7'9-Diepoxylignans were isolated from the roots of Valeriana officinalis L. They were tested in different radioreceptorassays at the 5-HT1A-, GABAA-, benzodiazepin and mu-opiate-receptor.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Alkaloids / isolation & purification
  • Alkaloids / metabolism*
  • Alkaloids / pharmacology
  • Animals
  • Brain / metabolism
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Lignans / isolation & purification
  • Lignans / metabolism*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Male
  • Plants, Medicinal / chemistry*
  • Radioligand Assay
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar
  • Receptors, Drug / metabolism*
  • Receptors, GABA-A / drug effects
  • Receptors, GABA-A / metabolism
  • Receptors, Opioid / drug effects
  • Receptors, Opioid / metabolism
  • Receptors, Serotonin / metabolism

Substances

  • Alkaloids
  • Lignans
  • Receptors, Drug
  • Receptors, GABA-A
  • Receptors, Opioid
  • Receptors, Serotonin