REVIEW article
Front. Plant Sci.
Sec. Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity
This article is part of the Research TopicUnraveling the Metabolic Diversity of Phytochemical-Rich Plants: Integrative Metabolomics ApproachesView all 3 articles
Medicinal Compounds and Biotechnology of Amaryllidaceae Alkaloids in Lycoris radiata
Provisionally accepted
Jia-Xu Chen1
Jiafeng Zheng1You-Ming Cai2Jun-Xu Xu2Yi Sun2
Qingzhu LI2Feng Yang3
Mo-Xian Chen1*
Yu Chen1*Qing-Zhu Li2*- 1Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
- 2Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China
- 3The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR China
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Lycoris radiata, known for its striking floral patterns and vivid colors, holds significant ornamental value and is widely admired by the public. As research on Lycoris species progresses, scientists have uncovered their significant medicinal potential. These plants are particularly valued for their alkaloid compounds, which exhibit important pharmacological properties, especially strong antibacterial effects. This study systematically investigates the medicinal properties of Lycoris alkaloids. Through a comprehensive review, we analyze the various types of alkaloids present in Lycoris species.It sheds light on their synthetic mechanisms and elucidates their multifaceted functions, providing a detailed understanding of their pharmacological potential. Moreover, this paper highlights recent breakthroughs in alkaloid research, presenting the latest advancements in this field. By systematically documenting and elucidating these aspects, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the medicinal value of Lycoris and the intricate roles played by its alkaloid constituents.
Keywords: Lycoris radiata, Amaryllidaceae Alkaloids, biosynthesis, Medicine value, alkaloid
Received: 02 Jun 2025; Accepted: 27 Oct 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Chen, Zheng, Cai, Xu, Sun, LI, Yang, Chen, Chen and Li. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence:
Mo-Xian Chen, cmx2009920734@gmail.com
Yu Chen, chenyu909@njfu.edu.cn
Qing-Zhu Li, liqingzhu@saas.sh.cn
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