biguine
Biguine is the designation given to a small group of natural product alkaloids that have been isolated from tropical plants. First described in the early 20th century, these compounds are noted for their nitrogen-containing heterocyclic skeletons and structural diversity. The term is used to refer to several related molecules rather than a single compound.
Chemically, biguines are alkaloids with polycyclic ring systems. The core structures vary among members of the
Natural sources include plant species from tropical regions. Extraction typically involves standard alkaloid isolation methods, often
Research history indicates that biguines have shown biological activity in laboratory assays, including antimicrobial and cytotoxic
Further research continues to clarify biosynthesis and potential applications; biguines remain primarily of interest to natural