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Nat Prod Res ; 32(16): 1955-1959, 2018 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28722478

ABSTRACT

Rho-kinase enzymes are one of the most important targets recently identified in our bodies. Several lines of evidence indicate that these enzymes are involved in many diseases and cellular disorders. ROCK inhibitors may have clinical applications for cancer, hypertension, glaucoma, etc. Our study aims to identify the possible involvement of Rho-kinase inhibition to the multiple biological activities of adlay seeds and provide a rationale for their folkloric medicines. Hence, we evaluated Rho-kinase I and II inhibitory activity of the ethanol extract and 28 compounds derived from the seeds. A molecular docking assay was designed to estimate the binding affinity of the tested compounds with the target enzymes. The results of our study suggest a possible involvement of Rho-kinase inhibition to the multiple biological activities of the seeds. Furthermore, the results obtained with the tested compounds revealed some interesting skeletons as a scaffold for design and development of natural Rho-kinase inhibitors.


Subject(s)
Coix/chemistry , rho-Associated Kinases/antagonists & inhibitors , Animals , Ethanol/analysis , Humans , Molecular Docking Simulation , Plant Extracts/chemistry , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Seeds/chemistry
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Nat Prod Res ; 31(23): 2712-2718, 2017 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28278663

ABSTRACT

An adenine derivative, 9-ß-D-glucopyranosyl adenine, reported for the first time from a natural source, in addition to nine known compounds were isolated from the seeds of Coix lacryma-jobi. Their structures were elucidated based on extensive spectroscopic and chemical studies. The isolated compounds and the ethanol extract have been assayed for melanin inhibition using B16-F10 melanoma cell line. The results of our study suggested the potential use of Coix lacryma-jobi seeds as a skin whitening agent and reveal the seeds to be a rich source of important phytochemicals with melanogenesis inhibitory activity. Among the isolated compounds, coixol (2) and 2-O-ß-glucopyranosyl-7-methoxy-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3(4H)-one (8) exhibited potent melanogenesis inhibitory activity with no obvious melanocytotoxicity. The rest of the compounds showed weak to moderate activity.


Subject(s)
Coix/chemistry , Melanins/antagonists & inhibitors , Melanoma, Experimental/metabolism , Seeds , Animals , Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/chemistry , Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/pharmacology , Benzoxazines/pharmacology , Benzoxazoles/analysis , Benzoxazoles/pharmacology , Cell Line, Tumor , Drug Evaluation, Preclinical/methods , Melanins/metabolism , Melanoma, Experimental/drug therapy , Melanoma, Experimental/pathology , Mice , Molecular Structure , Plant Extracts/chemistry , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Seeds/chemistry
3.
J Nat Med ; 71(2): 380-388, 2017 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28074433

ABSTRACT

Recent studies identified Rho-kinase enzymes (ROCK-I and ROCK-II) as important targets that are involved in a variety of diseases. Synthetic Rho-kinase inhibitors have emerged as potential therapeutic agents to treat disorders such as hypertension, stroke, cancer, diabetes, glaucoma, etc. Our study is the first to screen the total ethanol extract of the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lingzhi with thirty-five compounds for Rho-kinase inhibitory activity. Moreover, a molecular binding experiment was designed to investigate the binding affinity of the compounds at the active sites of Rho-kinase enzymes. The structure-activity relationship analysis was investigated. Our results suggest that the traditional uses of G. lingzhi might be in part due to the ROCK-I and ROCK-II inhibitory potential of this mushroom. Structure-activity relationship studies revealed some interesting features of the lanostane triterpenes that potentiate their Rho-kinase inhibition. These findings would be helpful for further studies on the design of Rho-kinase inhibitors from natural sources and open the door for contributions from other researchers for optimizing the development of natural Rho-kinase inhibitors.


Subject(s)
Ganoderma/chemistry , rho-Associated Kinases/antagonists & inhibitors , rho-Associated Kinases/therapeutic use , Humans
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J Nat Med ; 70(3): 661-6, 2016 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26899240

ABSTRACT

A new oxygenated lanostane-type triterpene, named lucidumol C, together with six known compounds, was isolated from the chloroform extract of the fruiting bodies of Ganoderma lingzhi. Structures were established based on extensive spectroscopic and chemical studies. Potential cytotoxic activities of the isolated compounds were evaluated against human colorectal carcinoma (HCT-116, Caco-2), human liver carcinoma (HepG2), and human cervical carcinoma (HeLa) cell lines using WST-1 reagent. Selectivity was evaluated using normal human fibroblast cells (TIG-1 and HF19). Among the compounds, lucidumol C showed potent selective cytotoxicity against HCT-116 cells with an IC50 value of 7.86 ± 4.56 µM and selectivity index (SI) >10 with remarkable cytotoxic activities against Caco-2, HepG2 and HeLa cell lines.


Subject(s)
Drugs, Chinese Herbal/therapeutic use , Ganoderma/chemistry , Lanosterol/analogs & derivatives , Neoplasms/drug therapy , Reishi/chemistry , Cell Line, Tumor , HeLa Cells , Humans , Lanosterol/chemistry
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Nat Prod Res ; 29(15): 1388-405, 2015.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25601210

ABSTRACT

Machaerium, in the family Fabaceae, predominantly is a genus of a Neotropical distribution of trees, shrubs, and lianas occurring from southern Mexico to Brazil and northern Argentina and as far as South America. Several Machaerium species are widely used in traditional medicine and are considered to have multiple medicinal properties. This review aims to provide up-to-date and comprehensive information on the taxonomy, phytochemistry, traditional uses and biological activities of plants in the genus Machaerium.


Subject(s)
Fabaceae/chemistry , Fabaceae/classification , Phytochemicals/pharmacology , Central America , Molecular Structure , Phytotherapy , South America
6.
Nat Prod Res ; 29(6): 511-7, 2015.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25169776

ABSTRACT

A new acylated kaempferol glycoside, kaempferol 3-O-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 â†’ 6)-O-[ß-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 â†’ 2)-4-O-acetyl-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 â†’ 2)]-ß-d-galactopyranoside, has been isolated from the leaves of Tipuana tipu (Benth.) Lillo growing in Egypt, along with three known flavonol glycosides, kaempferol 3-O-rutinoside, quercetin 3-O-rutinoside (rutin) and kaempferol 3-O-[α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 â†’ 6)]-[α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 â†’ 2]-ß-d-glucopyranoside. Structure elucidation was achieved through different spectroscopic methods. Structure relationship with anti-inflammatory activity using carrageenin-induced rat paw oedema model is discussed.


Subject(s)
Anti-Inflammatory Agents/chemistry , Fabaceae/chemistry , Glycosides/chemistry , Kaempferols/chemistry , Animals , Egypt , Male , Molecular Structure , Plant Leaves/chemistry , Rats
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