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Vincamine MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Vincamine
Tree Number(s)
D03.132.436.681.827.750
D03.633.100.473.402.681.827.750
D03.633.100.496.500.500.681.827.750
Unique ID
D014749
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014749
Annotation
/biosyn permitted if by plant
Scope Note
A major alkaloid of Vinca minor L., Apocynaceae. It has been used therapeutically as a vasodilator and antihypertensive agent, particularly in cerebrovascular disorders.
Entry Term(s)
Cerebroxine
Devincan
Pervincamine
Vincapront
Vincimax
Pharm Action
Antihypertensive Agents
Vasodilator Agents
Registry Numbers
996XVD0JHT
0
Related Numbers
1617-90-9
CAS Type 1 Name
Eburnamenine-14-carboxylic acid, 14,15-dihydro-14-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (3alpha,14beta,16alpha)-
Previous Indexing
Alkaloids (1966-1972)
Vinca Alkaloids (1973-1978)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under VINCA ALKALOIDS 1979-90
History Note
91(79); was see under VINCA ALKALOIDS 1979-90
Date Introduced
1991/01/01
Last Updated
2020/05/27
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