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Planta Med 1982; 46(9): 25-27
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-970011
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Alkaloid Production by Leaf Organ, Root Organ and Cell Suspension Cultures of Cinchona ledgeriana

L. A. Anderson, A. T. Keene, J. D. Phillipson
  • The School of Pharmacy, University of London, England
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1982

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29 March 2007 (online)

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Abstract

The alkaloids produced by leaf organ, root organ and root suspensions of two varieties of Cinchona ledgeriana have been determined quantitatively by HPLC. In contrast to previous findings, the root organs and root suspensions yielded quinine and quinidine. The root cells release alkaloids into the suspension medium.

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Cinchona ledgeriana - Rubiaceae - Plant cell culture - Organ cultures - Root suspensions - Quinine - Quinidine - HPLC