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Mechanism of Action

Choleretic and cholagogic activity; antimicrobial through alkaloid-mediated bacterial DNA interference

Research Notes

Chelidonine enhances hepatic bile production in animal models. In vivo studies document improvement in gallbladder contractility and bile composition.

Found In 1 Herb

3D Molecular Structure

Benzophenanthridine alkaloid
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Chelidonine

Benzophenanthridine alkaloidNitrogen-containing compounds with potent pharmacological effects

Representative pattern: C₉H₇N₂O

Atoms
Nitrogen
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen

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