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1.
Chem Biodivers ; : e202400872, 2024 Apr 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38668815

ABSTRACT

Three undescribed solalodine-type glycoalkaloids, named solanigrinoside A-C (1-3), and six known compounds (4-9) were isolated from the whole plants of Solanum nigrum. Their structures were elucidated based on analysis of HR-ESI-MS, 1D- and 2D-NMR spectral data, and comparison with those reported in literatures. The solanigrinoside A-C (1-3), solasodine (4), and 3-acetoxysolasodine (5) exhibited cytotoxic effects against LU-1, Hep-G2, and MCF-7 cells with IC50 values in range from 4.6 µM to 56.2 µM. Compound 2 showed the significant cytotoxic activity with corresponding IC50 values of 5.7 µM, 7.9 µM, and 4.6 µM, respectively.

2.
Chem Biodivers ; 20(10): e202301242, 2023 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37690996

ABSTRACT

Soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) inhibitory activity guided fractionation and isolation of two new isocucurbic acid derivatives (1 and 2) and nine known compounds (3-11) from the flowers of Chrysanthemum indicum L. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic data interpretation and comparison with those reported in previous studies. Luteolin (3), acacetin-7-O-ß-D-glucopyranoside (6), and methyl 3,4-di-O-caffeoylquinate (10) displayed sEH inhibitory activities with IC50 values ranging from 13.7±3.6 to 20.8±0.4 µM. Enzyme kinetic analysis revealed that 3, 6, and 10 were non-competitive inhibitors with Ki values of 14.8±0.5, 31.2±0.8, and 3.9±0.2 µM, respectively. Additionally, molecular docking studies indicated compound 10 had the ability to form six hydrogen bonds at sEH active site, resulting binding energy as low as -9.58 Kcal/mol.

3.
Braz. J. Pharm. Sci. (Online) ; 59: e21570, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1429960

ABSTRACT

Abstract This study investigated the changes in the ingredients in Fallopia multiflora Thunb. Haraldson (FMT) root after processing it with different methods such as soaking, stewing, and steaming or combined methods. The total polyphenol, 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilben-2-O-ß-D-glucoside (THSG), and physcion contents in FMT products after processing were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and ultraviolet-visible (UV-VIS) methods. The results demonstrated that the processing method and time significantly affected the contents of polyphenol, THSG, and physcion. The physcion and total polyphenol content increased or decreased during processing depending upon the processing time, while the THSG content gradually decreased with an increase in the processing time. The content of physcion (a substance that can cause liver toxicity) was analysed, and the suitable conditions for processing of the FMT products were determined as initial soaking in rice swill for 24 h and subsequent stewing with black beans and water for 12 h


Subject(s)
Fallopia multiflora/genetics , Methods , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid/methods , Polyphenols/agonists , Liver/abnormalities
4.
Carbohydr Res ; 484: 107778, 2019 Oct 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31470215

ABSTRACT

A phytochemical investigation for the constituents of the stems of Millettia dielsiana Harms ex Diels resulted in the isolation of a new isoflavone glycoside, mildiside A (1), and 14 known compounds (2-15). Their chemical structures were determined using a combination of IR, NMR, MS, and optical rotation analysis, as well as comparison with the literature data. The ethanolic (EtOH) extract and several isolated compounds exert the inflammatory effect of nitric oxide (NO) production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated murine RAW264.7 macrophage cells.


Subject(s)
Anti-Inflammatory Agents/pharmacology , Isoflavones/pharmacology , Millettia/chemistry , Secondary Metabolism , Animals , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/chemistry , Cell Survival , Isoflavones/chemistry , Lipopolysaccharides/adverse effects , Mice , Molecular Structure , Nitric Oxide/metabolism , Plant Extracts/chemistry , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Plant Stems/chemistry , RAW 264.7 Cells
5.
J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem ; 33(1): 1174-1180, 2018 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30286669

ABSTRACT

Cholinesterases (ChEs) are enzymes that break down neurotransmitters associated with cognitive function and memory. We isolated cinnamic acids (1 and 2), indolinones (3 and 4), and cycloartane triterpenoid derivatives (5-19) from the roots of Cimicifuga dahurica (Turcz.) Maxim. by chromatography. These compounds were evaluated for their inhibitory activity toward ChEs. Compound 1 was determined to have an IC50 value of 16.7 ± 1.9 µM, and to act as a competitive inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase (AChE). Compounds 3, 4 and 14 were found to be noncompetitive with IC50 values of 13.8 ± 1.5 and 6.5 ± 2.5 µM, and competitive with an IC50 value of 22.6 ± 0.4 µM, respectively, against butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE). Our molecular simulation suggested each key amino acid, Tyr337 of AChE and Asn228 of BuChE, which were corresponded with potential inhibitors 1, and 3 and 4, respectively. Compounds 1 and 4 were revealed to be promising compounds for inhibition of AChEs and BuChEs, respectively.


Subject(s)
Acetylcholinesterase/metabolism , Butyrylcholinesterase/metabolism , Cholinesterase Inhibitors/pharmacology , Cimicifuga/chemistry , Molecular Docking Simulation , Plant Roots/chemistry , Cholinesterase Inhibitors/chemistry , Cholinesterase Inhibitors/isolation & purification , Computer Simulation , In Vitro Techniques , Molecular Structure
6.
Molecules ; 23(5)2018 05 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29734650

ABSTRACT

This study was designed to search for novel anti-cancer compounds from natural plants. The 70% ethanolic extract from the rizhomes of Cimicifuga dahurica (Turcz.) Maxim. (Ranunculaceae) was found to possess significant in vitro anti-proliferative effects on MCF-7 breast cancer cells. A phytochemical investigation using assay-guided fractionation of the ethanolic extract of C. dahurica resulted in the isolation of one new phenolic amide glycoside 3, two new lignan glycosides 4 and 7, one new 9,19-cycloartane triterpenoid glycoside 6, and thirteen known constituents 1, 2, 5, and 8⁻17. The structures of 3, 4, 6, and 7 were established using contemporary NMR methods and from their HRESIMS data. The anti-proliferative effects of isolated compounds were evaluated using the BrdU-proliferation kit. Five among the 17 isolated compounds showed significant anti-proliferative effects (p ≤ 0.05), wherein compound 7 showed the most significant anti-proliferative and cell cycle arresting effect (p ≤ 0.05) which followed a dose dependent manner. Western blot protein expression analysis showed a down expression of c-Myc and cyclin D1 which further elucidated the anti-proliferation mechanism of compound 7 while apoptotic effects were found in association with Bcl-2 family protein expression variations. Conclusively this study reports the isolation and identification of 17 compounds from C. dahurica, including four novel molecules, in addition to the fact that compound 7 possesses significant anti-proliferative and apoptotic effects in vitro that may require further exploration.


Subject(s)
Breast Neoplasms/drug therapy , Cell Proliferation/drug effects , Cimicifuga/chemistry , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Breast Neoplasms/pathology , Female , Humans , Lignans/chemistry , MCF-7 Cells , Phenols/chemistry , Plant Extracts/chemistry
7.
J Nat Prod ; 80(6): 1867-1875, 2017 06 23.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28558206

ABSTRACT

A phytochemical assay-guided fractionation of the 95% ethanol extract of Cimicifuga dahurica roots afforded 29 9,19-cycloartane triterpenoid glycosides, including the new cimiricasides A-F (1-6). The structures of 1-6 were established using contemporary NMR methods and from the HRESIMS data, and the sugar moiety in each case was confirmed by acid hydrolysis and subsequent GC/MS analysis. Compounds 2, 4, 5, 7-9, 18, 25, and 29 showed soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitory effects with IC50 values of 0.4 ± 0.1 to 24.0 ± 0.2 µM. The compounds were analyzed by enzyme kinetic studies to explore the binding mode between the ligand and receptor. Compounds 4 (mixed type), 8, 18, and 29 (noncompetitive type) bound to a preferred allosteric site, while compounds 2, 5, 7, 9, and 25 had competitive interactions at the active site. The binding mechanism of selected inhibitors was investigated using molecular docking and dynamics simulations.


Subject(s)
Cimicifuga/chemistry , Epoxide Hydrolases/drug effects , Glycosides/isolation & purification , Glycosides/pharmacology , Plant Roots/chemistry , Triterpenes/isolation & purification , Triterpenes/pharmacology , Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry , Glycosides/chemistry , Molecular Docking Simulation , Molecular Structure , Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Biomolecular , Republic of Korea , Triterpenes/chemistry
8.
Bioorg Med Chem Lett ; 27(8): 1874-1879, 2017 04 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28279529

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to search for potential therapeutic agents by identifying novel inhibitors of soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) from natural plants using an in silico approach. We found that an ethanolic extract from the roots of Cimicifuga dahurica (Turcz.) Maxim. significantly inhibited sEH in vitro. In a phytochemical investigation using assay-guided fractionation of the dichloromethane extract of C. dahurica, we isolated two new indolinone alkaloids (5 and 6) and five related constituents (1-4, and 7) and established their structures based on an extensive analysis using 1D and 2D NMR, and MS methods. All of the isolated compounds inhibited sEH enzymatic activity in a dose-dependent manner, with IC50 values ranging from 0.8±0.0 to 2.8±0.4µM. A kinetic analysis of compounds 1-7 revealed that compound 2 was non-competitive; 1, 3, and 7 were mixed-type; and 4-6 were competitive inhibitors. Molecular docking was employed to further elucidate their receptor-ligand binding characteristics. These results demonstrated that compounds from C. dahurica are potential sEH inhibitors.


Subject(s)
Alkaloids/chemistry , Alkaloids/pharmacology , Enzyme Inhibitors/chemistry , Enzyme Inhibitors/pharmacology , Epoxide Hydrolases/antagonists & inhibitors , Phenols/chemistry , Phenols/pharmacology , Cimicifuga/chemistry , Drug Discovery , Epoxide Hydrolases/metabolism , Humans , Indoles/chemistry , Indoles/pharmacology , Molecular Docking Simulation , Solubility
9.
Arch Pharm Res ; 40(3): 311-317, 2017 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28035554

ABSTRACT

Twelve saponins were isolated from the leaves of Acanthopanax koreanum, including one new lupane-type triterpene glycoside, named acankoreoside R (1), together with 11 known triterpenoid saponins (2-12). Their structures were elucidated by 1D and 2D nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), mass spectroscopic data (MS). All of the fractions and isolated saponins were evaluated for anti-inflammatory activities in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) by ELISA. Among them, compounds 1-5, 7, 10, and 12 showed strong inhibitions towards interleukin-12 (IL-12) production with IC50 values ranging from 1.59 to 5.46 µM. Other compounds were weak or inactive toward IL-12 p40 production.


Subject(s)
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/pharmacology , Eleutherococcus/chemistry , Saponins/isolation & purification , Saponins/pharmacology , Animals , Bone Marrow Cells/drug effects , Dendritic Cells/drug effects , Interleukin-12/biosynthesis , Lipopolysaccharides/pharmacology , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy , Mass Spectrometry , Mice , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Models, Molecular , Plant Leaves/chemistry , Structure-Activity Relationship
10.
Bioorg Med Chem Lett ; 26(17): 4272-6, 2016 09 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27481560

ABSTRACT

In the search for plants, containing compounds with α-glucosidase inhibitory activity, we found that a methanolic extract from the leaves and twigs of Archidendron clypearia (Jack.) Nielsen significantly inhibited rat intestinal sucrase in vitro. A phytochemical investigation of the aqueous layer of an A. clypearia extract led to the isolation of 14 compounds (1-14). Their structures were established through extensive 1D and 2D NMR, CD data, and MS analysis. The methanolic extract, as well as the water layer at a concentration of 3.0mg/mL, showed potent sucrase inhibitory activity, with 67.78±2.53% and 95.33±2.15% inhibition, respectively. In addition, compounds 6, 7, and 10 (1.0mM) showed potent sucrase inhibition (88.36±1.15%, 81.57±1.07%, and 66.32±4.73% inhibition, respectively), which was comparable to that of the positive control, acarbose, which exhibited 89.54±0.91% inhibition. Other compounds showed moderate or weak inhibitory activity at the same concentration. The sucrase inhibitory activity of the extracts and purified compounds may provide a novel opportunity to develop a new class of antidiabetic agents.


Subject(s)
Fabaceae/chemistry , Intestines/drug effects , Plant Extracts/chemistry , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Sucrase/antagonists & inhibitors , Animals , Circular Dichroism , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy , Molecular Structure , Plant Leaves/chemistry , Plant Stems/chemistry , Rats
11.
Planta Med ; 82(17): 1475-1481, 2016 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27286337

ABSTRACT

Four new compounds, acacetin 8-C-[ß-D-apiofuranosyl-(1 → 2)-ß-D-glucopyranoside] (1), 7-methoxyacacetin 8-C-[ß-D-apiofuranosyl-(1 → 3)-ß-D-glucopyranoside] (2), 7-methoxyacacetin 8-C-[ß-D-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-ß-D-glucopyranoside] (3), and 4‴-O-acetylacacetin 8-C-[α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-ß-D-glucopyranoside] (4), along with ten known compounds (5-14), were isolated from Piper aduncum leaves. The effects of these compounds on lipopolysaccharide-induced expression of the proinflammatory cytokines IL-12 p40, IL-6, and TNF-α in bone marrow-derived dendritic cells were evaluated. Compounds 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, and 11-13 inhibited the production of both IL-12 p40 and IL-6, with IC50 values ranging from 0.35 ± 0.01 to 1.40 ± 0.04 µM and 1.22 ± 0.02 to 3.79 ± 0.10 µM, respectively. Compounds 5 and 10 only showed strong inhibition effects on the production of IL-12 p40, with IC50 values of 2.76 ± 0.08 and 0.39 ± 0.05 µM, respectively. However, all compounds showed weak activity or no activity on TNF-α production at the tested concentrations.


Subject(s)
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/pharmacology , Flavonoids/chemistry , Flavonoids/pharmacology , Piper/chemistry , Animals , Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/chemistry , Cytokines/metabolism , Dendritic Cells/drug effects , Drug Evaluation, Preclinical/methods , Flavonoids/isolation & purification , Glycosides/chemistry , Glycosides/pharmacology , Inhibitory Concentration 50 , Lipopolysaccharides/pharmacology , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Molecular Structure , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Plant Leaves/chemistry , Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization
12.
Bioorg Med Chem ; 24(14): 3125-32, 2016 07 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27246857

ABSTRACT

In our search for natural soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) inhibitors from plants, we found that the methanolic extract of the leaves and twigs of Archidendron clypearia (Jack.) Nielsen (Fabaceae) significantly inhibits sEH in vitro. In a phytochemical investigation of the water layer of A. clypearia, we isolated two new chalcones, clypesides A-B (1-2), 13 flavonoid derivatives (3-15) and established their structures based on an extensive 1D and 2D NMR, CD data, and MS analysis. All of the flavonoid derivatives inhibited sEH enzymatic activity in a dose-dependent manner, with IC50 values ranging from 10.0±0.4 to 30.1±2.1µM. A kinetic analysis of compounds 4, 8-10, 12, 13, and 15 revealed that the compounds 8-10 were non-competitive, 4, 13, and 15 were mixed-type, and 12 was competitive inhibitors. Additionally, molecular docking increased our understanding of their receptor-ligand binding. These results demonstrated that flavonoid derivatives from A. clypearia are potential sEH inhibitors.


Subject(s)
Fabaceae/chemistry , Flavonoids/chemistry , Plant Leaves/chemistry , Circular Dichroism , Epoxide Hydrolases/antagonists & inhibitors , Flavonoids/pharmacology , Kinetics , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy , Molecular Docking Simulation , Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization
13.
Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) ; 48(2): 153-60, 2016 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26758192

ABSTRACT

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the major cancer-related death worldwide with only 14% five-year survival rate. Triticumoside, a phenolic compound present in Triticum aestivum sprout extract, has been recognized to have antiobesity and anti-inflammatory effects. However, the effect of triticumoside on cancer cell proliferation and migration has not been studied. In order to elucidate whether triticumoside exhibits an anticancer effect, cells were incubated with different doses of triticumoside, and apoptosis was assessed by observing cell viability, cellular morphological changes, and annexin-V-fluorescein isothiocyanate/propidium iodide staining. Cell cycle analysis, western blotting, wound healing assay, and quantitative-polymerase chain reaction were also performed. Triticumoside exhibited marked cytotoxicity in the cells in dose- and time-dependent manner. Triticumoside caused morphological changes, including cellular rounding, nuclear condensation, and shrinkage. Likewise, triticumoside enhanced the sub-G1 proportion of cells. Additionally, triticumoside regulated expression of apoptosis-associated proteins, such as B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2-associated X, and procaspase-3/9. Triticumoside also inhibited migration of the cells through downregulation of matrix metalloproteinase-2/9 (MMP2/9). Collectively, these results suggest that triticumoside induces apoptosis through caspase-dependent mitochondrial pathway and suppresses migration via inhibition of MMP2/9 in NSCLC A549 cells.


Subject(s)
Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/pharmacology , Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/drug therapy , Caspases/metabolism , Flavones/pharmacology , Lung Neoplasms/drug therapy , Matrix Metalloproteinase 2/metabolism , Matrix Metalloproteinase 9/metabolism , Phenols/pharmacology , Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/chemistry , Apoptosis/drug effects , Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/enzymology , Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/pathology , Cell Line, Tumor , Cell Movement/drug effects , Cell Proliferation/drug effects , Down-Regulation/drug effects , Flavones/chemistry , HEK293 Cells , Humans , Lung Neoplasms/enzymology , Lung Neoplasms/pathology , Matrix Metalloproteinase 2/genetics , Matrix Metalloproteinase 9/genetics , Mitochondria/drug effects , Mitochondria/metabolism , Phenols/chemistry , Signal Transduction/drug effects , Triticum/chemistry
14.
Bioorg Med Chem Lett ; 26(3): 1061-1067, 2016 Feb 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26786496

ABSTRACT

Chemical investigation of Acanthopanax koreanum leaves resulted in the isolation of 13 compounds (1-13), including six new (20,29)-dehydrolupane-type triterpenoids: 3α,11α,30-trihydroxylup-20(29)-en-23,28-dioic acid (1), 3α,11α,30-trihydroxylup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid (2), 3α,11α,30-trihydroxylup-23-al-20(29)-en-28-oic acid (3), 3α, 11α-dihydroxy-20-oxo-30-norlupane-23,28-dioic acid (5), (20S)-3α-hydroxy-30 oxolupane-23,28-dioic acid (8), (20S)-3ß,7ß,29-trihydroxy-lupane-23-al-28-oic acid (10), and one novel compound isolated for the first time, named 3α,20α,29-trihydroxylupane-23,28-dioic acid (9), together with six known compounds (4, 6, 7, and 11-13). Chemical structures of the isolated compounds were evaluated by analyzing and comparing spectroscopic data with those reported in the literature. These compounds were also evaluated for their tyrosinase inhibitory effects. Among them, compounds 3, 7, 9, and 12 showed significant inhibitory effects, with inhibitory concentrations of 50% (IC50) values ranging from 8.61 to 63.5 µM.


Subject(s)
Eleutherococcus/chemistry , Enzyme Inhibitors/chemistry , Monophenol Monooxygenase/antagonists & inhibitors , Plant Extracts/chemistry , Triterpenes/chemistry , Eleutherococcus/metabolism , Enzyme Inhibitors/isolation & purification , Enzyme Inhibitors/metabolism , Inhibitory Concentration 50 , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy , Molecular Conformation , Monophenol Monooxygenase/metabolism , Plant Leaves/chemistry , Plant Leaves/metabolism , Protein Binding , Triterpenes/isolation & purification , Triterpenes/metabolism
15.
Pharm Biol ; 54(4): 588-94, 2016.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26186458

ABSTRACT

CONTEXT: Nepenthes mirabilis (Lour.) Rafarin (Nepenthaceae) is a carnivorous plant used as a folk medicine in the treatment of jaundice, hepatitis, gastric ulcers, ureteral stones, diarrhea, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Neither the phytochemical content nor biological activities of N. mirabilis have been reported. OBJECTIVE: The anti-inflammatory activity from the N. mirabilis methanolic extract led to the isolation of compounds (1-26). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Chromatographic methods were used to isolate compounds from the methanol extract of N. mirabilis branches and leaves. The anti-inflammatory activity of these isolated compounds was investigated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) using ELISA. Primary BMDCs were used to examine the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-12 p40, IL-6, and TNF-α, at concentrations of 0.1, 0.2, and 1.0 µM) as compared with a positive control, SB203580 (1.0 µM). MTT assays showed that isolated compounds (1-26) did not exhibit significant cytotoxicity at concentrations up to 20.0 µM. RESULTS: Compound 9 showed potent inhibition of IL-12 p40, IL-6, and TNF-α production (IC50 = 0.17 ± 0.02, 0.46 ± 0.01, and 8.28 ± 0.21 µM, respectively). Compound 4 showed potent inhibition of IL-12 p40 and IL-6 production (IC50 = 1.17 ± 0.01 and 2.15 ± 0.04 µM). In addition, IL-12 p40 inhibition by naphthalene derivatives (1-7, 9, and 10), phenolic compounds (11-15), lupeone (18), and flavonoids (22, 25, and 26) was more potent than with the positive control. The isolated compounds exhibited little and/or no inhibitory effects on TNF-α production in LPS-stimulated BMDCs. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Taken together, these data suggest that the isolated components have significant inhibitory effects on pro-inflammatory cytokine production and warrant further study concerning their potential medicinal use.


Subject(s)
Anti-Inflammatory Agents/isolation & purification , Bone Marrow Cells/drug effects , Inflammation Mediators/antagonists & inhibitors , Mirabilis , Plant Extracts/isolation & purification , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/chemistry , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/pharmacology , Bone Marrow Cells/physiology , Cell Survival/drug effects , Cell Survival/physiology , Cells, Cultured , Humans , Inflammation Mediators/physiology , Plant Extracts/chemistry , Plant Extracts/pharmacology
16.
Bioorg Med Chem Lett ; 25(18): 3859-63, 2015 Sep 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26238320

ABSTRACT

Methanolic extract of Miliusa balansae Finet et Gagnep exerts an anti-inflammatory effect via inhibition of nitric oxide (NO) production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated murine RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. Three new megastigmane glycosides, milbasides A-C (1-3), together with fifteen known compounds (4-18), were isolated from the active fraction. Their chemical structures were elucidated using extensive spectroscopic analyses, including 1D and 2D NMR, HR ESI MS, and CD analysis, as well as comparison with previously reported data. Compounds 1-3, 11 and 14 (20.0 µM) showed potent inhibitory activities with inhibition values of 98.5 ± 1.6%, 90.9 ± 7.8%, 84.8 ± 3.5%, 91.5 ± 8.7%, and 91.8 ± 2.7%, respectively. Our results suggest that megastigmane glycosides from M. balansae leaves may be used to treat inflammatory diseases.


Subject(s)
Annonaceae/chemistry , Lipopolysaccharides/antagonists & inhibitors , Nitric Oxide/antagonists & inhibitors , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Plant Leaves/chemistry , Animals , Cell Line , Dose-Response Relationship, Drug , Lipopolysaccharides/pharmacology , Mice , Molecular Structure , Nitric Oxide/biosynthesis , Plant Extracts/chemistry , Plant Extracts/isolation & purification , Structure-Activity Relationship
17.
Molecules ; 20(7): 12459-68, 2015 Jul 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26184133

ABSTRACT

Based on our previous finding that certain cembranoid diterpenes possess selective toxicity against protozoan pathogens of tropical diseases such as Trypanosoma and Plasmodium, we have subjected a series of 34 cembranes isolated from soft corals living in the Vietnamese sea to an in vitro screening for anti-protozoal activity against Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense (Tbr), T. cruzi (Tc), Leishmania donovani (Ld), and Plasmodium falciparum (Pf). Twelve of the tested compounds displayed significant activity against at least one of the parasites. Specifically, 7S,8S-epoxy-1,3,11-cembratriene-16-oic methyl ester (1), (1R,4R,2E,7E,11E)-cembra-2,7,11-trien-4-ol (2), crassumol D (12), crassumol E (13), and (1S,2E,4S,6E,8S,11S)-2,6,12(20)-cembrantriene-4,8,11-triol (16) from Lobophytum crassum, L. laevigatum, and Sinularia maxima showed the highest level of inhibitory activity against T. b. rhodesiense, with IC50 values of about 1 µM or less. Lobocrasol A (6) and lobocrasol C (8) from L. crassum and L. laevigatum exhibited particularly significant inhibitory effects on L. donovani with IC50 values < 0.2 µM. The best antiplasmodial effect was exerted by laevigatol A (10), with an IC50 value of about 3.0 µM. The cytotoxicity of the active compounds on L6 rat skeletal myoblast cell was also assessed and found to be insignificant in all cases. This is the first report on anti-protozoal activity of these compounds, and points out the potential of the soft corals in discovery of new anti-protozoal lead compounds.


Subject(s)
Anthozoa/chemistry , Antiprotozoal Agents/pharmacology , Diterpenes/pharmacology , Leishmania donovani/drug effects , Plasmodium falciparum/drug effects , Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense/drug effects , Animals , Antiprotozoal Agents/chemistry , Antiprotozoal Agents/isolation & purification , Cell Line , Cell Survival/drug effects , Diterpenes/chemistry , Diterpenes/isolation & purification , Erythrocytes/drug effects , Erythrocytes/parasitology , Humans , Inhibitory Concentration 50 , Leishmania donovani/growth & development , Myoblasts, Skeletal/cytology , Myoblasts, Skeletal/drug effects , Pacific Ocean , Parasitic Sensitivity Tests , Plasmodium falciparum/growth & development , Rats , Structure-Activity Relationship , Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense/growth & development , Vietnam
18.
Bioorg Med Chem Lett ; 25(7): 1412-6, 2015 Apr 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25769817

ABSTRACT

Chemical investigation of Kandelia candel resulted in the isolation of 19 compounds (1-19), including one new sesquiterpene glycoside, kandelside (1), three megastigman glycoside compounds (7-9), 16 known phenolic compounds (2-6 and 10-19). Structures of the isolated compounds were elucidated based on spectral data comparison with reported values. Isolated compounds were also evaluated for their inhibitory effects on the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin (IL)-12 p40, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated bone marrow-derived dendritic cells. Among these compounds, compound 9 exhibited strong inhibitory activity against IL-6 production (IC50=0.07 ± 0.05 µM) and moderate inhibitory activity against TNF-α production (IC50=49.86 ± 1.02 µM), but exhibited no activity on IL-12 p40 production. Compounds 5 and 6 significantly inhibited IL-12 p40, IL-6, and TNF-α production with IC50 values of 11.68 ± 0.38, 44.52 ± 1.08, and 28.73 ± 0.96 µM, respectively.


Subject(s)
Bone Marrow Cells/drug effects , Cytokines/antagonists & inhibitors , Glycosides/pharmacology , Phenols/pharmacology , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Rhizophoraceae/chemistry , Bone Marrow Cells/cytology , Bone Marrow Cells/metabolism , Cytokines/biosynthesis , Dendritic Cells/cytology , Dendritic Cells/drug effects , Dendritic Cells/metabolism , Glycosides/chemistry , Glycosides/isolation & purification , Humans , Lipopolysaccharides/antagonists & inhibitors , Lipopolysaccharides/pharmacology , Models, Molecular , Molecular Structure , Phenols/chemistry , Phenols/isolation & purification , Plant Extracts/chemistry , Plant Extracts/isolation & purification
19.
Biol Res ; 48: 12, 2015 Feb 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25762127

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: In the present study, we examined the inhibitory effects of a methanolic extract, dichloromethane fraction, water layer, and polyhydroxylated sterols (1-4) isolated from the Vietnamese starfish Protoreaster nodosus on pro-inflammatory cytokine (IL-12 p40, IL-6, and TNF-α) production in LPS-stimulated bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). RESULTS: The methanolic extract and dichloromethane fraction exerted potent inhibitory effects on the production of all three pro-inflammatory cytokines, with IC50 values ranging from 0.60 ± 0.01 to 26.19 ± 0.64 µg/mL. Four highly pure steroid derivatives (1-4) were isolated from the dichloromethane fraction and water layer of P. nodosus. Potent inhibitory activities were also observed for (25S) 5α-cholestane-3ß,4ß,6α,7α,8ß,15α,16ß,26-octol (3) on the production of IL-12 p40 and IL-6 (IC50s = 3.11 ± 0.08 and 1.35 ± 0.03 µM), and for (25S) 5α-cholestane-3ß,6α,8ß,15α,16ß,26-hexol (1) and (25S) 5α-cholestane-3ß,6α,7α,8ß,15α,16ß,26-heptol (2) on the production of IL-12 p40 (IC50s = 0.01 ± 0.00 and 1.02 ± 0.01 µM). Moreover, nodososide (4) exhibited moderate inhibitory effects on IL-12 p40 and IL-6 production. CONCLUSION: This is the first report of the anti-inflammatory activity from the starfish P. nodosus. The main finding of this study is the identification oxygenated steroid derivatives from P. nodosus with potent anti-inflammatory activities that may be developed as therapeutic agents for inflammatory diseases.


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Anti-Inflammatory Agents/analysis , Dendritic Cells/drug effects , Interleukin-12 Subunit p40/pharmacology , Interleukin-6/pharmacology , Starfish/chemistry , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/pharmacology , Animals , Cell Survival/drug effects , Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay , Inhibitory Concentration 50 , Interleukin-12 Subunit p40/analysis , Interleukin-6/analysis , Lipopolysaccharides , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Primary Cell Culture , Steroids/administration & dosage , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/analysis , Vietnam
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Phytother Res ; 29(4): 540-8, 2015 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25597611

ABSTRACT

Two new compounds, chrysinoneside A (1) and (-)-trans-chrysanthenol-6-O-ß-D-glucopyranoside (2), along with 17 known compounds (3-19) were isolated from Chrysanthemum indicum flowers. The total phenolic and flavonoid contents of various fractions were determined. The EtOAC fraction had the highest total phenolic content (525.84 ± 23.51 mg GAE/g DR) and the total flavonoid content (63.49 ± 3.32 mg QE/g DR). The EtOAc and water fractions showed the greatest peroxyl radical-scavenging capacity and the ability to reduce Cu(I) ions, with ORAC and CUPRAC values ranging from 24.00 ± 0.44 to 28.06 ± 1.35 and 16.90 ± 0.51 to 49.77 ± 0.97 µM, respectively. Compounds 5-11, 18, and 19 displayed strong effects in both peroxyl radical-scavenging and reducing capacity assays at a concentration of 10 µM. The anti-osteoporosis activity of these compounds was also evaluated. Compounds 10, 13, and 19 exhibited the most potent tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase activity in receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand-induced osteoclastic RAW 264.7 cells with values of 105.95 ± 1.18, 110.32 ± 3.95, and 112.58 ± 6.42%, respectively.


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Antioxidants/pharmacology , Chrysanthemum/chemistry , Flavonoids/pharmacology , Osteoclasts/drug effects , Phenols/pharmacology , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Acid Phosphatase/metabolism , Animals , Cell Differentiation/drug effects , Cell Line , Flowers/chemistry , Isoenzymes/metabolism , Mice , Molecular Structure , Osteoclasts/metabolism , Osteoporosis , Oxidation-Reduction , RANK Ligand/metabolism , Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
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