TABLE 3

IC50 values for the alkaloids

AlkaloidIC50 Value
With PreincubationWithout Preincubation
Bulbocapnine8.4 ± 1.4 μM (moderately potent)17.3 ± 6.8 μM (weak)
Canadine0.29 ± 0.07 μM (potent)2.2 ± 0.94 μM (moderately potent)
Protopine1.8 ± 0.33 μM (moderately potent)2.6 ± 0.48 μM (moderately potent)