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Alkaloids

Alkaloids (late lat. alcali, alkali – alkali, арабск. al-qali – vegetable ashes + Greek eidos – a look) – organic compounds with contents nitrogen natural, preferential vegetable, origins. They have physiological activity and properties of the bases. Many alkaloids are toxic, some (for example, Reserpinum, caffeine) use as medicines.

 
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