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Benzo[c]phenanthridine alkaloids sanguinarine and chelerythrine: biological activities and dental care applications.

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1995

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This article reviews chemical, pharmacological, and toxicological research relating to two principal benzo[c]phenanthridine alkaloids, namely sanguinarine and chelerythrine, in the period 1980-1994. The medical applications of these alkaloids in relation to their biological activities are discussed.