Catharanthus roseus is the sole source of two most important monoterpene indole alkaloid (MIA) anti- cancer agents: vinblastine and vincristine. MIAs possess a terpene and an indole moiety derived from terpenoid an...
Dear Editor, The tropical plant Madagascar periwinkle Catharanthus roseus (L.) G.Don is a rich source of plant-derived medicinal ter-penoid indole alkaloids (TIAs), including the anti-hypertensive ajmalicine, the...