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Ornamental exterior versus therapeutic interior of Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus): the two faces of a versatile herb.

TheScientificWorldJournal - 1 Jan 2015

Nejat Naghmeh, Valdiani Alireza, Cahill David, Tan Yee-How, Maziah Mahmood, Abiri Rambod

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Catharanthus roseus (L.) known as Madagascar periwinkle (MP) is a legendary medicinal plant mostly because of possessing two invaluable antitumor terpenoid indole alkaloids (TIAs), vincristine and vinblastine. The plant has also high aesthetic value as an evergreen ornamental that yields prolific blooms of splendid colors. The plant possesses yet another unique characteristic as an amiable experimental host for...

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PMID: 25667940
DOI: 10.1155/2015/982412
PMCID: PMC4312627

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