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Harmala alkaloids are substituted derivatives of the molecule [[beta-Carbolines|''beta''-carboline]]. The structure of''beta''-carboline is comprised of an indole skeleton fused to a pyridine ring. Harmine, harmaline, and tetrahydroharmaline share structural subsitutions, all contain a methoxy group at R<sub>7</sub> and a methyl group at R<sub>1</sub>. They differ in the saturation of their six-member nitrogenous ring. Harmine contains an unsaturated pyridine ring, while harmaline contains a dihydrogenated pyridine ring, and tetrahydroharmaline is saturated with four additional hydrogen bonds than harmine. | Harmala alkaloids are substituted derivatives of the molecule [[beta-Carbolines|''beta''-carboline]]. The structure of''beta''-carboline is comprised of an indole skeleton fused to a pyridine ring. Harmine, harmaline, and tetrahydroharmaline share structural subsitutions, all contain a methoxy group at R<sub>7</sub> and a methyl group at R<sub>1</sub>. They differ in the saturation of their six-member nitrogenous ring. Harmine contains an unsaturated pyridine ring, while harmaline contains a dihydrogenated pyridine ring, and tetrahydroharmaline is saturated with four additional hydrogen bonds than harmine. | ||