10.24 Product Class 24: Pyrido[1,2-a]indoles and Azapyrido[1,2-a]indoles

Abstract

This introductory chapter describes the various pyrido[1,2-a]indole and azapyrido[1,2-a]indole ring systems that will be covered in subsequent chapters. Biologically active indole alkaloids containing these structural motifs are also detailed, the most well-known of which is the toxic alkaloid strychnine.