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Chaichompoo W, Rojsitthisak P, Pabuprapap W, Siriwattanasathien Y, Yotmanee P, Suksamrarn A. Amaryllidaceae alkaloids from the bulbs of Crinum latifolium L. and their cholinesterase inhibitory activities. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2024; 217:113929. [PMID: 37984589 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
Abstract
Eleven previously undescribed Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, crinalatifolines A-K (1-11), and two first naturally occurring alkaloids, dihydroambelline (12) and N-demethyldihydrogalanthamine (13), were isolated from the bulbs of Crinum latifolium L. Additionally, thirty-seven known alkaloids and one alkaloid artifact were also isolated from this plant species. Their structures and absolute configurations were elucidated using extensive spectroscopic techniques, including IR, NMR, MS, and ECD. Evaluations of the cholinesterase inhibitory activities of most of these compounds were conducted. Among the tested compounds, ungeremine exhibited the highest potency against acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase, with the IC50 values of 0.10 and 1.21 μM, respectively. These values were 9.4- and 2.4-fold more potent than the reference drug galanthamine.
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- Waraluck Chaichompoo
- Department of Food and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Natural Products for Aging and Chronic Diseases, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Food and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Natural Products for Aging and Chronic Diseases, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
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Di Sotto A, Valipour M, Azari A, Di Giacomo S, Irannejad H. Benzoindolizidine Alkaloids Tylophorine and Lycorine and Their Analogues with Antiviral, Anti-Inflammatory, and Anticancer Properties: Promises and Challenges. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2619. [PMID: 37892993 PMCID: PMC10603990 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11102619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Ongoing viral research, essential for public health due to evolving viruses, gains significance owing to emerging viral infections such as the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Marine and plant alkaloids show promise as novel potential pharmacological strategies. In this narrative review, we elucidated the potential of tylophorine and lycorine, two naturally occurring plant-derived alkaloids with a shared benzoindolizidine scaffold, as antiviral agents to be potentially harnessed against respiratory viral infections. Possible structure-activity relationships have also been highlighted. The substances and their derivatives were found to be endowed with powerful and broad-spectrum antiviral properties; moreover, they were able to counteract inflammation, which often underpins the complications of viral diseases. At last, their anticancer properties hold promise not only for advancing cancer research but also for mitigating the oncogenic effects of viruses. This evidence suggests that tylophorine and lycorine could effectively counteract the pathogenesis of respiratory viral disease and its harmful effects. Although common issues about the pharmacologic development of natural substances remain to be addressed, the collected evidence highlights a possible interest in tylophorine and lycorine as antiviral and/or adjuvant strategies and encourages future more in-depth pre-clinical and clinical investigations to overcome their drawbacks and harness their power for therapeutic purposes.
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- Antonella Di Sotto
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology “V. Erspamer”, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Razi Drug Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14496-14535, Iran
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- Environment and Health, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium;
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology “V. Erspamer”, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy;
- Department of Food Safety, Nutrition and Veterinary Public Health, National Institute of Health, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari 48471-93698, Iran;
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Zhan G, Gao B, Zhou J, Liu T, Zheng G, Jin Z, Yao G. Structurally diverse alkaloids with nine frameworks from Zephyranthes candida and their acetylcholinesterase inhibitory and anti-inflammatory activities. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2023; 207:113564. [PMID: 36535411 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2022.113564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Twenty-six structurally diverse Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, including ten undescribed compounds named zephyranines A-I and 6-O-ethylnerinine, two undescribed natural products zephyranthine-6-one and 3-O-deacetyl-sternbergine, were isolated from whole plants of Zephyranthes candida. Their structures were determined by HRESIMS, 1D and 2D NMR, CD data analysis, NMR and ECD calculations, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. All structures were classified into nine framework types: 10b,11-seco-crinine, graciline, crinine, homolycorine, trisphaeridine, lycorine, galasine, tazettine, and belladine. Zephyranine A represents the first naturally occurring 10b,11-seco-crinine type alkaloid, and zephyranine B is the sixth graciline type alkaloid. 6-O-ethylnerinine is an artifact from the extraction and isolation. All isolates were evaluated for their acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory and anti-inflammatory activities. Zephyranines A, G, and H exhibited moderate AChE inhibitory activities, with IC50 values of 8.2, 39.0, and 10.8 μM, respectively. Zephyranine B, haemanthamine, haemanthidine, 11-hydroxyvittatine, and 8-demethoxy-10-O-methylhostasine exhibited potent anti-inflammatory activity on the LPS-induced NO production in RAW264.7 mouse macrophages with IC50 values of 21.3, 4.6, 12.2, 5.6, and 17.4 μM, respectively. Structure-activity-relationship analysis and docking studies indicated that interactions with the key Trp286 and Tyr337 residues are required for potent AChE inhibitors.
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- Guanqun Zhan
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elementoorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China; Laboratory of Xinjiang Native Medicinal and Edible Plant Resource Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Kashi University, Kashgar, 844007, China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China; Laboratory of Xinjiang Native Medicinal and Edible Plant Resource Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Kashi University, Kashgar, 844007, China.
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Chaichompoo W, Rojsitthisak P, Pabuprapap W, Siriwattanasathien Y, Yotmanee P, Suksamrarn A. Alkaloids with cholinesterase inhibitory activities from the bulbs of Crinum × amabile Donn ex Ker Gawl. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2023; 205:113473. [PMID: 36244402 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2022.113473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Seven previously undescribed alkaloids, crinamabilines A-G, two non-alkaloidal compounds, crinamabidiene and 6-phenylpiperonyl alcohol, two first naturally occurring alkaloids, 3-epibuphanisine and (+)-1β,2β-epoxy-epicrinine, together with nineteen known alkaloids, were isolated from the bulbs of Crinum × amabile Donn ex Ker Gawl. Their structures and absolute configurations were elucidated by NMR, MS and ECD spectroscopic techniques. Ungeremine displayed the most potent inhibitory activity against acetylcholinesterase (IC50 0.21 μM), which was about 6-fold more active than the reference drug, galanthamine (IC50 1.23 μM). Ungeremine also exhibited the strongest inhibitory activity against butyrylcholinesterase (IC50 3.57 μM), which was comparable to galanthamine (IC50 3.11 μM). The molecular docking studies were performed and were well in agreement with the experimental results.
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- Waraluck Chaichompoo
- Department of Food and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Natural Products for Aging and Chronic Diseases, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Food and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Natural Products for Aging and Chronic Diseases, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, 10240, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, 10240, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, 10240, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, 10240, Thailand
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Kong CK, Low LE, Siew WS, Yap WH, Khaw KY, Ming LC, Mocan A, Goh BH, Goh PH. Biological Activities of Snowdrop (Galanthus spp., Family Amaryllidaceae). Front Pharmacol 2021; 11:552453. [PMID: 33679383 PMCID: PMC7933568 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.552453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Snowdrop is an iconic early spring flowering plant of the genus Galanthus (Amaryllidaceae). Galanthus species (Galanthus spp.) are economically important plants as ornaments. Galanthus spp has gained significance scientific and commercial interest due to the discovery of Galanthamine as symptomatic treatment drug for Alzhiermer disease. This review aims to discuss the bioactivities of Galanthus spp including anticholinesterase, antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer potential of the extracts and chemical constituents of Galanthus spp. This review highlights that Galanthus spp. as the exciting sources for drug discovery and nutraceutical development.
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- Chee Kei Kong
- Biofunctional Molecule Exploratory (BMEX) Research Group, School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia.,Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Biomedical Engineering and Instrument Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Biosciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- School of Biosciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Biofunctional Molecule Exploratory (BMEX) Research Group, School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Laboratory of Chromatography, Institute of Advanced Horticulture Research of Transylvania, University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Biofunctional Molecule Exploratory (BMEX) Research Group, School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia.,College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Health and Well-Being Cluster, Global Asia in the 21st Century (GA21) Platform, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei
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N'Tamon AD, Okpekon AT, Bony NF, Bernadat G, Gallard JF, Kouamé T, Séon-Méniel B, Leblanc K, Rharrabti S, Mouray E, Grellier P, Ake M, Amin NC, Champy P, Beniddir MA, Le Pogam P. Streamlined targeting of Amaryllidaceae alkaloids from the bulbs of Crinum scillifolium using spectrometric and taxonomically-informed scoring metabolite annotations. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2020; 179:112485. [PMID: 32861139 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2020.112485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Four undescribed alkaloids have been isolated from the bulbs of the previously unstudied Crinum scillifolium. These compounds were targeted following a state-of-the-art molecular networking strategy comprising a dereplication against in silico databases and re-ranking of the candidate structures based on taxonomically informed scoring. The unreported structures span across a variety of Amaryllidaceae alkaloids appendages. Their structures were unambiguously elucidated by thorough interpretation of their HRESIMS and 1D and 2D NMR data, and comparison to literature data. DFT-NMR calculations were performed to support the determined relative configurations of scillitazettine and scilli-N-desmethylpretazettine and their absolute configurations were mitigated by comparison between experimental and theoretically calculated ECD spectra. The lack of a methyl group on the nitrogen atom in the structure of scilli-N-desmethylpretazettine series is highly unusual in the pretazettine/tazettine series but the most original structural feature in it lies in its 11α disposed hydrogen, which is new to pretazettines. The antiplasmodial as well as the cytotoxic activities against the human colon cancer cell line HCT116 were evaluated, revealing mild to null activities.
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- Amon Diane N'Tamon
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, BioCIS, 92290, Châtenay-Malabry, France; Département de Chimie Analytique, Minérale et Générale, Technologie Alimentaire, UFR Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques, Univ. FHB, 06 B. P. 2256, Abidjan 06, Cote d'Ivoire
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Organique et de Substances Naturelles (LCOSN), UFR Sciences des Structures de la Matière et Technologie, Univ. FHB, 22 BP 582, Abidjan 22, Cote d'Ivoire
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- Département de Chimie Analytique, Minérale et Générale, Technologie Alimentaire, UFR Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques, Univ. FHB, 06 B. P. 2256, Abidjan 06, Cote d'Ivoire
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- Institut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles, CNRS, ICSN UPR 2301, Université Paris-Saclay, 21 Avenue de la Terrasse, 91198, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, BioCIS, 92290, Châtenay-Malabry, France; Laboratoire de Chimie Organique et de Substances Naturelles (LCOSN), UFR Sciences des Structures de la Matière et Technologie, Univ. FHB, 22 BP 582, Abidjan 22, Cote d'Ivoire
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, BioCIS, 92290, Châtenay-Malabry, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, BioCIS, 92290, Châtenay-Malabry, France
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- Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Unité Molécules de Communication et Adaptation des Micro-organismes, UMR7245, CP54, 57, Rue Cuvier, 75005, Paris, France
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- Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Unité Molécules de Communication et Adaptation des Micro-organismes, UMR7245, CP54, 57, Rue Cuvier, 75005, Paris, France
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- Département de Chimie Analytique, Minérale et Générale, Technologie Alimentaire, UFR Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques, Univ. FHB, 06 B. P. 2256, Abidjan 06, Cote d'Ivoire
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- Département de Chimie Analytique, Minérale et Générale, Technologie Alimentaire, UFR Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques, Univ. FHB, 06 B. P. 2256, Abidjan 06, Cote d'Ivoire
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, BioCIS, 92290, Châtenay-Malabry, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, BioCIS, 92290, Châtenay-Malabry, France.
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, BioCIS, 92290, Châtenay-Malabry, France.
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Naidoo D, Roy A, Slavětínská LP, Chukwujekwu JC, Gupta S, Van Staden J. New role for crinamine as a potent, safe and selective inhibitor of human monoamine oxidase B: In vitro and in silico pharmacology and modeling. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 248:112305. [PMID: 31639490 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/12/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The development of selective inhibitors of monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) has been essential in treating Parkinson's disease. However, the apparent hepatotoxicity and drug-drug interactions of current inhibitors accentuate the need for the development of novel pharmacotherapies. Crossyne guttata (L.) D. & U. Müll-Doblies is used frequently by Rastafarian bush doctors to treat alcoholism, a disorder which is also accentuated by MAO. OBJECTIVE The study sought to isolate, identify and characterise the biologically active constituents of C. guttata based on their ability to inhibit the MAO enzymes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Column chromatography was used to isolate the biologically active alkaloids of C. guttata. The ability of the alkaloids to inhibit the biotransformation of 4-aminoantipyrine by the MAO enzymes was evaluated in vitro. In silico docking was conducted using AutoDock Vina server while the pharmacokinetic properties of the compounds were evaluated using SwissADME. RESULTS Chromatographic separation of an ethanolic fraction of C. guttata yielded the alkaloids crinamine 1 and epibuphanisine 2. 1 and 2 along with structurally related alkaloids haemanthamine 3 and haemanthidine 4 were evaluated for their ability to inhibit the action of isozymes of MAO in vitro. Alkaloids effected submicromolar IC50 values against MAO-B, the most potent of which being crinamine 1 (0.014 μM) > haemanthidine 4 (0.017 μM) > epibuphanisine 2 (0.039 μM) > haemanthamine 3 (0.112 μM). Binding energies of the alkaloids correlated well with their inhibitory potential with crinamine displaying the best binding efficacy and binding energy score with MAO-B. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Crinamine and epibuphanisine exhibited potent and selective inhibitory activity towards MAO-B. After comprehensive in silico investigations encompassing robust molecular docking analysis, the drug-like attributes and safety of the alkaloids suggest the crinamine is a potentially safe drug for human application.
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- D Naidoo
- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Flemingovo Nám. 2, 16610 Prague-6, Czech Republic
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- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa.
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Lan P, Banwell MG, Willis AC. Application of Electrocyclic Ring-Opening and Desymmetrizing Nucleophilic Trappings of meso-6,6-Dibromobicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes to Total Syntheses of Crinine and Haemanthamine Alkaloids. J Org Chem 2019; 84:3431-3466. [PMID: 30726669 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.9b00018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The thermally induced electrocyclic ring-opening of C2-symmetric ( meso) 6,6-dibromobicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes such as 10 in the presence of the chiral, nonracemic 1°-amine 28 afforded a ca. 1:1 mixture of the diastereoisomeric and chromatographically separable 1-amino-2-bromo-2-cyclohexenes 37 (42%) and 38 (45%). Each of these was elaborated over 13 steps, including Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling, radical cyclization, and Pictet-Spengler reactions, into (-)- or (+)-crinane (1 or ent-1, respectively). Variations on these protocols were applied to the total syntheses of (+)- and (-)-11-hydroxyvattitine [(+)- and (-)-3], (+)- and (-)-bulbispermine [(+)- and (-)-4], (+)- and (-)-haemanthamine [(+)- and (-)-5], (+)- and (-)-pretazettine [(+)- and (-)-6], and (+)- and (-)-tazettine [(+)- and (-)-7] as well as (±)-hamayne [(±)-8] and (±)-apohaemanthamine [(±)-9]. A number of these alkaloids were synthesized for the first time.
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- Ping Lan
- Institute for Advanced and Applied Chemical Synthesis , Jinan University , Zhuhai 519070 , China.,Department of Food Science and Engineering , Jinan University , Guangzhou 510632 , China
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- Institute for Advanced and Applied Chemical Synthesis , Jinan University , Zhuhai 519070 , China.,Research School of Chemistry, Institute of Advanced Studies , The Australian National University , Canberra , ACT 2601 , Australia
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- Research School of Chemistry, Institute of Advanced Studies , The Australian National University , Canberra , ACT 2601 , Australia
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Nair JJ, van Staden J. The Amaryllidaceae as a source of antiplasmodial crinane alkaloid constituents. Fitoterapia 2019; 134:305-313. [PMID: 30763721 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2019.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Revised: 02/08/2019] [Accepted: 02/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Malaria is prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions of the globe. With over 200 million cases reported annually, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, it is an unnecessary burden to already overworked and ailing healthcare structures. Traditional medicine (TM) remains vibrant in most of these regions wherein plants often serve as the first line of defense against malaria. Given this fact as well as the successes elsewhere of therapies such as Artemisia annua emanating from evidence-based TM, interest in plants as a source of new antimalarial drugs has been rejuvenated. The bulbous plant family Amaryllidaceae is recognized for its structurally-diverse alkaloid constituents which exhibit interesting biological properties. This review focuses on the in vitro activities demonstrated by its crinane alkaloids against various strains of the malaria-causing parasite Plasmodium falciparum. The survey embraces the twelve genera of the Amaryllidaceae whose nineteen representative species have been examined for antiplasmodial crinane alkaloid principles. A total of seventy-two compounds were screened against nine strains of P. falciparum, with the α-crinanes reflecting better overall activities than their corresponding β-crinane subgroup congeners. In terms of potency, an ED50 of 0.14 μg/mL (for augustine in the D-6 strain) and IC50 of 0.35 μg/mL (for haemanthidine in the K1 strain) were the lowest activity indices observed. Structure-activity relationship studies afforded useful insight on the antiplasmodial pharmacophore and the features supporting its efficacy. Overall, crinane alkaloids have provided a useful platform for the study of antiplasmodial effects, not only in terms of potency but also in terms of structural diversity.
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- Jerald J Nair
- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa.
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Šafratová M, Hošťálková A, Hulcová D, Breiterová K, Hrabcová V, Machado M, Fontinha D, Prudêncio M, Kuneš J, Chlebek J, Jun D, Hrabinová M, Nováková L, Havelek R, Seifrtová M, Opletal L, Cahlíková L. Alkaloids from Narcissus poeticus cv. Pink Parasol of various structural types and their biological activity. Arch Pharm Res 2017; 41:208-218. [DOI: 10.1007/s12272-017-1000-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2017] [Accepted: 12/04/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Monaco A, Szulc BR, Rao ZX, Barniol-Xicota M, Sehailia M, Borges BMA, Hilton ST. Short Total Synthesis of (±)-γ-Lycorane by a Sequential Intramolecular Acylal Cyclisation (IAC) and Intramolecular Heck Addition Reaction. Chemistry 2017; 23:4750-4755. [PMID: 28217842 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201700143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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An intramolecular acylal cyclisation (IAC) approach to the synthesis of a range of bicyclic heterocycles is reported. As an example of the utility of the IAC reaction, the methodology was applied in a protecting-group-free five-step total synthesis of (±)-γ-lycorane, incorporating a new intramolecular Heck addition reaction to generate the pentacyclic core structure of the natural product in good yield.
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- Alessandra Monaco
- UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AX, UK
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- UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AX, UK
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- UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AX, UK
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- Laboratori de Química Farmacèutica (Unitat Associada al CSIC), Facultat de Farmàcia, Institute of Biomedicine (IBUB), Universitat de Barcelona, Av. Joan XXIII, s/n, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AX, UK
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- UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AX, UK
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- UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AX, UK
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Ding Y, Qu D, Zhang KM, Cang XX, Kou ZN, Xiao W, Zhu JB. Phytochemical and biological investigations of Amaryllidaceae alkaloids: a review. JOURNAL OF ASIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH 2017; 19:53-100. [PMID: 27406068 DOI: 10.1080/10286020.2016.1198332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Amaryllidaceae is a family that includes 75 genera and about 1100 species, which have a long history of medicinal use. Many plants have been proven to possess efficacy for neurological injury and inflammatory conditions. This article summarizes 357 Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, and cites 166 174 references over the last three decades. These alkaloids are classified into 14 skeleton types, and their abundant sources are also included. Modern pharmacology studies demonstrate that alkaloids that exclusively occur in Amaryllidaceae plant possess wide-ranging pharmacological actions, especially effects on the central nervous system, as well as antitumor, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activities. Effective monomeric compounds from Amaryllidaceae screened for pharmacological activity in vivo and in vitro are also summarized.
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- Yan Ding
- a School of Food Science and Technology , Dalian Polytechnic University , Dalian 116034 , China
- b Institute of Chemistry and Applications of Plant Resources, Dalian Polytechnic University , Dalian 116034 , China
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- a School of Food Science and Technology , Dalian Polytechnic University , Dalian 116034 , China
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- a School of Food Science and Technology , Dalian Polytechnic University , Dalian 116034 , China
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- a School of Food Science and Technology , Dalian Polytechnic University , Dalian 116034 , China
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- c Instrumental Analysis Center, Dalian Polytechnic University , Dalian 116034 , China
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- d Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd , Lianyungang 222001 , China
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- a School of Food Science and Technology , Dalian Polytechnic University , Dalian 116034 , China
- b Institute of Chemistry and Applications of Plant Resources, Dalian Polytechnic University , Dalian 116034 , China
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Maroyi A. A review of ethnoboatany, therapeutic value, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Crinum macowanii Baker: A highly traded bulbous plant in Southern Africa. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 194:595-608. [PMID: 27773801 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.10.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2016] [Revised: 09/07/2016] [Accepted: 10/16/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Crinum macowanii is a deciduous bulbous plant which grows in east, central and southern Africa. Crinum macowanii has been used as herbal medicine by the indigenous people of east and southern Africa has for several centuries. The bulb, leaves and roots of C. macowanii are reported to possess diverse medicinal properties and used to treat or manage various human and animal diseases and ailments throughout its distributional range. Crinum macowanii is used traditionally as a remedy for boils, diarrhoea, fever, inflammation, respiratory system problems, skin rashes, tuberculosis, wounds and urinary tract problems. AIM OF THE REVIEW The present review aims to summarize comprehensively the research that has been done on the ethnomedicinal uses, botany, phytochemistry and pharmacology of C. macowanii in different locations throughout its geographical range in east, central and southern African region so as to highlight research gaps and provide a foundation for further investigations on the plant species. MATERIALS AND METHODS A review of the literature was undertaken and an in-depth analysis of previous research on ethnobotany, therapeutic value, phytochemistry and pharmacology of C. macowanii throughout its distributional range in east, central and southern Africa. Literature sources included papers published in international journals, reports from international, regional and national organizations, conference papers, books, theses, websites and other grey literature. Electronic search engines such as Google, Google scholar, publishing sites such as Elsevier, scienceDirect, BMC, PubMed and other scientific database sites such as ChemSpider, PubChem were used as well as searching the library collections of the National Herbarium and Botanic Gardens (SRGH), Harare, Zimbabwe and the University of Fort Hare, South Africa. RESULTS A total of 32 ethnomedicinal uses of C. macowanii are documented in literature, which can be grouped into seven major ethnomedicinal general purpose usages, namely "fever", "wounds, sores and skin rashes", "boils and inflammation", "respiratory system problems", "blood cleansing", "urinary tract problem" and "veterinary uses". The chemical composition of C. macowanii is dominated by various isoquinoline alkaloids, which have been isolated from the bulbs, flowering stalks, leaves and roots. Major biological activities demonstrated by C. macowanii include antifungal, antiviral and antiplasmodial activities, cardiovascular effects as well as effects on the central nervous system. The population of C. macowanii is declining in the wild as the bulbs are over-collected for sale in medicinal (muthi) markets in southern Africa. CONCLUSION A literature search revealed that C. macowanii has a lot of potential as a possible source of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of a wide range of human and animal diseases and ailments. Some of the alkaloids isolated from C. macowanii have demonstrated various biological activities when investigated in in vitro assays. However, some of the ethnomedicinal uses of C. macowanii still require pharmacological investigations. Therefore, further studies are required to improve our knowledge about the mechanisms of action, efficacy, toxicity and clinical relevance of the plant species as well as its bioactive compounds.
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- Alfred Maroyi
- Department of Botany, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X1314, Alice 5700, South Africa.
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Moteetee A, Seleteng Kose L. Medicinal plants used in Lesotho for treatment of reproductive and post reproductive problems. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 194:827-849. [PMID: 27780751 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.10.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2016] [Revised: 10/11/2016] [Accepted: 10/20/2016] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Reproductive healthcare has been highlighted as a major challenge in Lesotho mainly due to the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. As a result other reproductive ailments have not received much attention, particularly because healthcare facilities are already limited and many of them are inaccessible. For these reasons, medicinal plants play a major role in primary healthcare system in the country, in addition the plants are easily accessible, more affordable, and their use forms part of the cultural heritage. However, documentation of medicinal plants used for reproductive ailments is scattered, more importantly the biological and pharmacological properties, as well as toxicity of many of these plants are not yet known. AIM OF THE STUDY To document the plants used by both male and female Basotho (residing in Lesotho) for the treatment of reproductive ailments, to explore their recorded biological and pharmacological effects as well as their toxicity, and to establish if these plants are used for similar purposes in other southern African cultures. MATERIALS AND METHODS The results stem from published findings of recent interviews of traditional medicinal practitioners in the Maseru District of Lesotho, first author's own experiences and observations from the Qacha's Nek District as well as comprehensive literature survey including numerous books and unpublished data. Electronic databases such as Google, Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect were also used to search for the chemical compounds, pharmacological activity, and toxicity of the plants. RESULTS A total of 87 plant species are reported to be used for the treatment of several reproductive problems such as infertility, complications associated with pregnancy (twelve plants are used to treat conditions such as colic, heartburn, nausea, and constipation), cleansing and/ or toning of the uterus (with a purpose either to induce pregnancy or to get rid of the placenta, for example Withania somnifera and Zantedeschia albomaculata), difficult childbirth, as well treatment of breast and cervical cancer, cysts, fibroids, and testicular tumours (e.g. Hypoxis hemerocallidea). For the toning of the uterus, it is common to use a combination of plants, e.g. Gunnera perpensa, Scabiosa columbaria, and Eriospermum ornithogaloides. CONCLUSIONS Of the 87 plants used for reproductive healthcare, the highest number (31) is used for the treatment of infertility (in both men and women). The pharmacological effects, active compounds, and toxicology of many of these plants are not yet known.
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- A Moteetee
- Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 524, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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- Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 524, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Azcargorta AR, Coya E, Barbolla I, Lete E, Sotomayor N. Generation of Tertiary and Quaternary Stereocentres through Palladium-Catalysed Intramolecular Heck-Type Reactions for the Stereocontrolled Synthesis of Pyrrolo[1,2-b]isoquinolines. European J Org Chem 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.201600082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Nair JJ, Van Staden J, Bastida J. Cytotoxic Alkaloid Constituents of the Amaryllidaceae. STUDIES IN NATURAL PRODUCTS CHEMISTRY 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-444-63601-0.00003-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Sotomayor N, Lete E, Coya E. Access to Apoerysopine and Pratosine Skeletons via Intramolecular Carbolithiation and Palladium-Catalyzed Alkenylation Reactions. HETEROCYCLES 2016. [DOI: 10.3987/com-15-s(t)7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Coya E, Sotomayor N, Lete E. Enantioselective Palladium-Catalyzed Heck-Heck Cascade Reactions: Ready Access to the Tetracyclic Core of Lycorane Alkaloids. Adv Synth Catal 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/adsc.201500431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Ozaki T, Kobayashi Y. Synthesis of (−)-mesembrine using the quaternary carbon-constructing allylic substitution. Org Chem Front 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c4qo00353e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The plant family Amaryllidaceae is renowned for its unique alkaloid constituents which possess a significant array of structural diversity. Several of these alkaloids are known for their interesting biological properties, of which galanthamine and pancratistatin have acquired a privileged status due to their relevance in the pharmaceutical arena. In particular, galanthamine represents the first prescription drug emanating from the Amaryllidaceae after its approval by the FDA in 2001 for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Following on this commercial success there have been sustained projections for the emergence of an anticancer agent related to pancratistatin due to the potency, selectivity, low toxicity and high tolerability typifying targets of this series of alkaloids. The lycorine series of alkaloids have also garnered widespread interest as cytotoxic agents and were amongst the earliest of the Amaryllidaceae constituents to exhibit such activity. To date over 100 of such naturally-occurring or synthetically-derived alkaloids have been screened for cytotoxic effects against a number of cancer cell lines. This survey examines the cytotoxic properties of lycorine alkaloids, highlights the outcomes of structure-activity relationship orientated studies and affords plausible insights to the mechanistic rationale behind these effects.
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- Jerald J. Nair
- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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Nair JJ, Rárová L, Strnad M, Bastida J, Cheesman L, van Staden J. Crinane Alkaloids of the Amaryllidaceae with Cytotoxic Effects in Human Cervical Adenocarcinoma (HeLa) Cells. Nat Prod Commun 2014. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x1400900406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The family Amaryllidaceae has a long history of usage in the traditional medicinal practices of the indigenous peoples of South Africa, with three of its species known to be used for cancer treatment. Furthermore, the Amaryllidaceae is widely recognized for its unique alkaloid constituents, several of which exhibit potent and selective cytotoxic activities. In this study, several crinane alkaloids derived from local Amaryllidaceae species were examined for cytotoxic effects against the human cervical adenocarcinoma cell line, of which distichamine was the most potent (IC50 2.2 μM).
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- Jerald J. Nair
- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private BagX01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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- Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 11, 78371 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 11, 78371 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Laboratory of Growth Regulators, Palacký University a Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, Šlechtitelů 11, CZ 78371 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Departament de Productes Naturals, Facultat de Farmàcia, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private BagX01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private BagX01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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Novel lycorine derivatives as anticancer agents: synthesis and in vitro biological evaluation. Molecules 2014; 19:2469-80. [PMID: 24566315 PMCID: PMC6271160 DOI: 10.3390/molecules19022469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2014] [Revised: 02/13/2014] [Accepted: 02/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Lycorine, which is the most abundant alkaloid isolated from the Amaryllidaceae family of plants, reportedly exhibits promising anticancer activities. Herein, a series of novel lycorine derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for their in vitro inhibitory activities against seven different cancer cell lines, including A549, HCT116, SK-OV-3, NCI-H460, K562, MCF-7 and HL-60. The results indicated that compounds bearing diverse amine substituents at the C-2 position demonstrated good anticancer activities. The selectivity towards different cancer cell lines of the synthesized derivatives is discussed.
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Nair JJ, Van Staden J. Traditional usage, phytochemistry and pharmacology of the South African medicinal plant Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herb. (Amaryllidaceae). JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2014; 151:12-26. [PMID: 24211396 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2013.10.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2013] [Revised: 10/23/2013] [Accepted: 10/23/2013] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Boophone disticha is the most common member of the South African Amaryllidaceae used extensively in traditional medicine of the various indigenous population groups, including the Sotho, Xhosa and Zulu as well as the San. This survey was carried out to identify and highlight areas relevant to the traditional usage of Boophone disticha. Pharmacological aspects were examined with the purpose of reconciling these with the traditional usage of the plant. In relation to phytochemical make-up, particular attention was paid on how its alkaloid constitution might corroborate the various biological effects manifested by the plant. MATERIALS AND METHODS Information gathering involved the use of four different database platforms, including Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, SciFinder(®) and Scopus. Arrangement and detailing of this information is as reflected in the various sections of the paper. RESULTS Sixteen categories were identified under which Boophone disticha finds use in traditional medicine. These were shown to include general usage purposes, such as 'cultural and dietary', 'well-being', 'personal injury', 'divinatory purposes', 'psychoactive properties' and 'veterinary uses'. Furthermore, traditional usage was seen to involve six body systems, including functions pertaining to the circulatory, gastrointestinal, muscular, neurological, respiratory and urinary systems. The four remaining categories relate to use for inflammatory conditions, cancer, malaria and tuberculosis. Overall, three areas were discernible in which Boophone disticha finds most usage, which are (i) ailments pertaining to the CNS, (ii) wounds and infections, and (iii) inflammatory conditions. In addition, several aspects pertaining to the toxic properties of the plant are discussed, including genotoxicity, mutagenicity and neurotoxicity. CONCLUSION The widespread ethnic usage of Boophone disticha has justified its standing as a flagship for the Amaryllidaceae and its relevance to South African traditional medicine. Furthermore, its promising pharmacological and phytochemical profiles have stimulated significant interest in the clinical realm, especially in the areas of cancer and motor neuron disease chemotherapy. These collective properties should prove useful in steering the progress of the plant towards a wider audience.
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- Jerald J Nair
- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa.
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Sarikaya BB, Kaya GI, Onur MA, Bastida J, Somer NU. Phytochemical investigation of Galanthus woronowii. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2013.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Nair JJ, Rárová L, Strnad M, Bastida J, van Staden J. Alkaloids from Boophone haemanthoides (Amaryllidaceae). Nat Prod Commun 2013. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x1300801211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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In this study, the South African Amaryllid Boophone haemanthoides was examined for its phytochemical composition and cytotoxicity. In the process eight alkaloid structures, including the new compound distichaminol, were identified in bulb ethanolic extracts. Of the isolates, lycorine and distichamine exhibited strong activities against human acute lymphoblastic leukemia (CEM), breast adenocarcinoma (MCF7) and cervical adenocarcinoma (HeLa) cells with IC50s ranging from 1.8 to 9.2 μM.
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- Jerald J. Nair
- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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- Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 11, 78371 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 11, 78371 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Laboratory of Growth Regulators, Palacký University α Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, Šlechtitelů 11, CZ 78371 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Departament de Productes Naturals, Facultat de Farmacia, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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Nair JJ, Bastida J, Codina C, Viladomat F, van Staden J. Alkaloids of the South African Amaryllidaceae: A Review. Nat Prod Commun 2013. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x1300800938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The plant family Amaryllidaceae is known for its horticultural and ornamental appeal as well as its medicinal value. In relation to these characteristics, trade in Amaryllid flower varieties (especially daffodils) is a multi-million dollar revenue generator for the floriculture industry. Of greater significance are the medicinal attributes of the family, which has already spawned the Alzheimer's prescription drug galanthamine, a potent and selective inhibitor of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, of significance in the progression of neurodegeneration associated with motor neuron diseases, with annual global sales of around $150 million. Furthermore, it is anticipated that an anticancer drug target related to the Amaryllidaceae alkaloid pancratistatin, presently under advanced clinical evaluation, will enter commercial circulation within the next decade. Members of the Amaryllidaceae are distributed through both tropical and subtropical regions of the globe, but are of prominence within three distinct geographical locations, including Andean South America, the Mediterranean basin, and southern Africa. The southern African zone is known to harbor at least a third of the worldwide complement of around 1000 species, many of which are widely utilized in the traditional medicinal practices of the indigenous people of the region. Given its therapeutic and economic value, its natural abundance in the southern African region, coupled to its widespread usage in ethnic medicine, the family Amaryllidaceae provides a diverse and accessible platform for phytochemical based drug discovery. A consolidation of its traditional usage as well as its chemical and pharmacological profiles will thus guide efforts aimed at maximizing this potential. In undertaking this survey of the Amaryllidaceae of southern African, we aimed to achieve these goals.
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- Jerald J. Nair
- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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- Departament de Productes Naturals, Facultat de Farmacia, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departament de Productes Naturals, Facultat de Farmacia, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departament de Productes Naturals, Facultat de Farmacia, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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Nair JJ, van Staden J. Pharmacological and toxicological insights to the South African Amaryllidaceae. Food Chem Toxicol 2013; 62:262-75. [PMID: 23994658 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2013.08.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2013] [Revised: 08/16/2013] [Accepted: 08/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The plant family Amaryllidaceae is of provenance in the South African region which is known to harbor about a third of the global complement of around 1000 species. It has widespread usage in the traditional medicinal practices of the indigenous peoples of the region. As a consequence and given its unique alkaloid principles, its members have provided a viable platform for phytochemical based drug discovery. The medicinal potential of the family has been realized through the commercialization of galanthamine as an Alzheimer's drug due to its potent and selective inhibitory activity against the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. Further promising chemotherapeutic candidates of the family reside with the phenanthridone class of alkaloids such as pancratistatin which exhibit potent and cell line specific antiproliferative properties with significant potential for clinical development. Despite these interesting medicinal attributes, plants of the Amaryllidaceae are known to be poisonous and several of them have been classified as such. This survey taking into consideration Amaryllidaceae plants native to South Africa aims to strike a balance between the medicinal potential of the family on one hand and its adverse and toxic effects on the other.
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- Jerald J Nair
- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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Nair JJ, Bastida J, Viladomat F, van Staden J. Cytotoxic Agents of the Crinane Series of Amaryllidaceae Alkaloids. Nat Prod Commun 2013. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x1300800501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In the alkaloid galanthamine, the plant family Amaryllidaceae has endowed the pharmaceutical community with a potent and selective inhibitor of the enzyme acetylcholinestersae (AChE), of prominence in the chemotherapeutic approach towards motor neuron diseases. Following on the commercial success of this prescription drug in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, it is anticipated that other drug candidates will in future emerge from the family. In this regard, the phenanthridones, exemplified by narciclasine and pancratistatin, of the lycorine series of Amaryllidaceae alkaloids have shown much promise as remarkably potent and selective anticancer agents, with a drug target of the series destined for the clinical market within the next decade. Given these interesting biological properties and their natural abundance, plants of the Amaryllidaceae have provided a diverse and accessible platform for phytochemical-based drug discovery. The crinane series of Amaryllidaceae alkaloids are also enriched with a significant array of biological properties. As a consequence of their close structural similarity to the anticancer agents of the lycorine series, the cytotoxic potential of crinane alkaloids has been realized through structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving targets of both semi-synthetic and natural origin, which has identified several members as leads with promising antiproliferative profiles. As the first of its kind, this review seeks to collate such information from the past few decades in advancing the crinane group as a viable platform for anticancer drug discovery.
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- Jerald J. Nair
- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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- Departament de Productes Naturals, Facultat de Farmacia, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departament de Productes Naturals, Facultat de Farmacia, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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Schrader KK, Avolio F, Andolfi A, Cimmino A, Evidente A. Ungeremine and Its hemisynthesized analogues as bactericides against Flavobacterium columnare. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2013; 61:1179-1183. [PMID: 23331165 DOI: 10.1021/jf304586j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The Gram-negative bacterium Flavobacterium columnare is the cause of columnaris disease, which can occur in channel catfish ( Ictalurus punctatus ). In a previous study, the betaine-type alkaloid ungeremine, 1, obtained from Pancratium maritimum L. was found to have strong antibacterial activity against F. columnare. In this study, analogues of 1 were evaluated using a rapid bioassay for activity against F. columnare to determine if the analogues might provide greater antibacterial activity and to determine structure-activity relationships of the test compounds. Several ungeremine analogues were prepared by hydrochlorination of the alkaloid and by selenium dioxide oxidation of both lycorine, 7, and pseudolycorine, 8, which yielded the isomer of ungeremine, 3, and zefbetaine, 4, respectively. The treatment of lycorine with phosphorus oxychloride allowed the synthesis of an anhydrolycorine lactam, 5, showing, with respect to 1, the deoxygenation and oxygenation of C-2 and C-7 of the C and B rings, respectively. The results of the structure-activity relationship studies showed that the aromatization of the C ring and the oxidation to an azomethine group of C-7 of the B ring are structural features important for antibacterial activity. In addition, the position of the oxygenation of the C ring as well as the presence of the 1,3-dioxole ring joined to the A ring of the pyrrolo[de]phenanthridine skeleton also plays a significant role in imparting antibacterial activity. On the basis of 24-h 50% inhibition concentration (IC(50)) results, ungeremine hydrochloride, 2, was similar in toxicity to 1, whereas 5 had the lowest activity. Analogue 2 is soluble in water, which may provide the benefit for use as an effective feed additive or therapeutant compared to ungeremine.
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- Kevin K Schrader
- Natural Products Utilization Research Unit, Thad Cochran National Center for Natural Products Research, Agricultural Research Service, US Department of Agriculture, PO Box 8048, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
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Nair JJ, Bastida J, Viladomat F, van Staden J. Cytotoxic Agents of the Crinane Series of Amaryllidaceae Alkaloids. Nat Prod Commun 2012. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x1200701234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In the alkaloid galanthamine, the plant family Amaryllidaceae has endowed the pharmaceutical community with a potent and selective inhibitor of the enzyme acetylcholinestersae (AChE), of prominence in the chemotherapeutic approach towards motor neuron diseases. Following on the commercial success of this prescription drug in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, it is anticipated that other drug candidates will in future emerge from the family. In this regard, the phenanthridones, exemplified by narciclasine and pancratistatin, of the lycorine series of Amaryllidaceae alkaloids have shown much promise as remarkably potent and selective anticancer agents, with a drug target of the series destined for the clinical market within the next decade. Given these interesting biological properties and their natural abundance, plants of the Amaryllidaceae have provided a diverse and accessible platform for phytochemical-based drug discovery. The crinane series of Amaryllidaceae alkaloids are also enriched with a significant array of biological properties. As a consequence of their close structural similarity to the anticancer agents of the lycorine series, the cytotoxic potential of crinane alkaloids has been realized through structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving targets of both semi-synthetic and natural origin, which has identified several members as leads with promising antiproliferative profiles. As the first of its kind, this review seeks to collate such information from the past few decades in advancing the crinane group as a viable platform for anticancer drug discovery.
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- Jerald J. Nair
- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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- Departament de Productes Naturals, Facultat de Farmacia, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departament de Productes Naturals, Facultat de Farmacia, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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Nair JJ, Rárová L, Strnad M, Bastida J, van Staden J. Apoptosis-inducing effects of distichamine and narciprimine, rare alkaloids of the plant family Amaryllidaceae. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2012; 22:6195-9. [PMID: 22921081 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2012.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2012] [Revised: 07/23/2012] [Accepted: 08/01/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Several of the Amaryllidaceae alkaloids are known for their cytotoxic properties, of which the lycorine group representatives are prominent for potent and cell line specific antiproliferative activities. As a distinct niche within the lycorine group, the phenanthridones, exemplified by narciclasine and pancratistatin, have shown much promise as remarkably selective cytotoxic agents and are presently at various stages of development, with a clinical candidate likely to appear on the market within the next decade. The crinane group of the Amaryllidaceae has also spawned several molecules, such as crinamine and haemanthamine, with promising cytotoxic activities. In the present study, the β-crinane distichamine as well as the phenanthridone narciprimine, both rare constituents of the Amaryllidaceae, are revealed as novel antiproliferative agents. Apoptosis-inducing effects are demonstrated for distichamine in human acute lymphoblastic leukemia (CEM) cells. These findings provide further insights to the structural details of the apoptosis-inducing pharmacophores resident within both series of alkaloids.
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- Jerald J Nair
- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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Cedrón JC, Gutiérrez D, Flores N, Ravelo ÁG, Estévez-Braun A. Synthesis and antimalarial activity of new haemanthamine-type derivatives. Bioorg Med Chem 2012; 20:5464-72. [PMID: 22910226 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2012.07.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2012] [Revised: 07/13/2012] [Accepted: 07/21/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Thirty one derivatives were prepared from the natural alkaloids haemanthamine (1), haemanthidine (2) and 11-hydroxyvittatine (3). They were evaluated for their in vitro antimalarial activity against chloroquine-sensitive strains of Plasmodium falciparum and some structure-activity relationships were outlined. For haemanthamine derivatives having a methoxy group at C-3, the presence of a free hydroxyl group at C-11 is important for the activity. The double bond at C-1-C-2 plays also an important role to achieve good inhibitory activity. Compound 35 with two nicotinate groups at C-3 and at C-11 was the most active compound with a IC(50) = 0.8 ± 0.06 μM.
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- Juan C Cedrón
- Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Av. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, 38206, Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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Georgiev V, Ivanov I, Berkov S, Ilieva M, Georgiev M, Gocheva T, Pavlov A. Galanthamine production byLeucojum aestivumL. shoot culture in a modified bubble column bioreactor with internal sections. Eng Life Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/elsc.201100177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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- Vasil Georgiev
- Laboratory of Applied Biotechnologies; The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology; Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; Plovdiv; Bulgaria
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- Laboratory of Applied Biotechnologies; The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology; Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; Plovdiv; Bulgaria
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- Department of Photochemistry, AgroBioInstitute; Sofia; Bulgaria
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- Laboratory of Applied Biotechnologies; The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology; Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; Plovdiv; Bulgaria
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- Laboratory of Applied Biotechnologies; The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology; Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; Plovdiv; Bulgaria
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- Laboratory of Applied Biotechnologies; The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology; Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; Plovdiv; Bulgaria
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Ivanov I, Georgiev V, Berkov S, Pavlov A. Alkaloid patterns in Leucojum aestivum shoot culture cultivated at temporary immersion conditions. JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2012; 169:206-211. [PMID: 22118817 DOI: 10.1016/j.jplph.2011.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2011] [Revised: 09/12/2011] [Accepted: 09/12/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The alkaloid patterns in Leucojum aestivum L. shoot culture cultivated at temporary immersion conditions were investigated using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. 18 alkaloids were identified, and galanthamine, hamayne and lycorine were dominant. The L. aestivum 80 shoot culture, cultivated at temporary immersion conditions, is a prospective biological matrix for obtaining wide range Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, showing valuable biological and pharmacological activities. The temperature of cultivation influenced enzyme activities, catalyzing phenol oxidative coupling of 4'-O-methylnorbelladine and formation of the different groups Amaryllidaceae alkaloids. Decreasing the temperature of cultivation of L. aestivum 80 shoot culture led to activation of para-ortho' phenol oxidative coupling (formation of galanthamine type alkaloids) and inhibited ortho-para' and para-para' phenol oxidative coupling (formation of lycorine and haemanthamine types alkaloids).
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- Ivan Ivanov
- Laboratory of Applied Biotechnologies, The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 139 Ruski Blvd, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Petit L, Banwell MG, Willis AC. The total synthesis of the crinine alkaloid hamayne via a Pd[0]-catalyzed intramolecular alder-ene reaction. Org Lett 2011; 13:5800-3. [PMID: 21970722 DOI: 10.1021/ol2023938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The racemic form of the title alkaloid, 1, has been prepared in 13 steps from the ring-fused gem-dibromocyclopropane 7. Key transformations include the thermally induced electrocyclic ring-opening of compound 7, the Pd[0]-catalyzed intramolecular Alder-ene (IMAE) reaction of the derived sulfonamide (±)-12, and the conversion of the ensuing C-3a-arylhexahydroindole (±)-16 into (±)-hamayne via a Pictet-Spengler reaction.
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- Laurent Petit
- Research School of Chemistry, Institute of Advanced Studies, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia
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Kwon HC, Cha JW, Park JS, Chun YS, Moodley N, Maharaj VJ, Youn SH, Chung SK, Yang HO. Rapid Identification of Bioactive Compounds Reducing the Production of Amyloid β-Peptide (Aβ) from South African Plants Using an Automated HPLC/SPE/HPLC Coupling System. Biomol Ther (Seoul) 2011. [DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2011.19.1.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Dela Pena IC, Ahn HS, Shin CY, Cheong JH. Neuroadaptations Involved in Long-Term Exposure to ADHD Pharmacotherapies: Alterations That Support Dependence Liability of These Medications. Biomol Ther (Seoul) 2011. [DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2011.19.1.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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McNulty J, Nair JJ, Singh M, Crankshaw DJ, Holloway AC, Bastida J. Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitory Activity Studies within the Lycorine series of Alkaloids. Nat Prod Commun 2010. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x1000500809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A mini-panel of semi-synthetic analogs of the Amaryllidaceae alkaloid lycorine was screened for cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitory activity, the most potent of which exhibited inhibition as low as 0.21 μM. Elements of this novel pharmacophore unravelled include bulky lipophilic substitution at C2 in conjunction with a small hydrogen bond donor/acceptor at C1, or bulky electron-rich substitution at C1 in conjunction with a vicinal hydrogen bond donor/acceptor.
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- James McNulty
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4M1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4M1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4M1, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5, Canada
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- Departament de Productes Naturals, Facultat de Farmacia, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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Current research and development of chemotherapeutic agents for melanoma. Cancers (Basel) 2010; 2:397-419. [PMID: 24281076 PMCID: PMC3835084 DOI: 10.3390/cancers2020397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2010] [Revised: 03/25/2010] [Accepted: 04/06/2010] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Cutaneous malignant melanoma is the most lethal form of skin cancer and an increasingly common disease worldwide. It remains one of the most treatment-refractory malignancies. The current treatment options for patients with metastatic melanoma are limited and in most cases non-curative. This review focuses on conventional chemotherapeutic drugs for melanoma treatment, by a single or combinational agent approach, but also summarizes some potential novel phytoagents discovered from dietary vegetables or traditional herbal medicines as alternative options or future medicine for melanoma prevention. We explore the mode of actions of these natural phytoagents against metastatic melanoma.
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McNulty J, Nair JJ, Singh M, Crankshaw DJ, Holloway AC, Bastida J. Selective cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitory activity of Amaryllidaceae alkaloids. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2009; 19:3233-7. [PMID: 19428250 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2009.04.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2009] [Revised: 04/16/2009] [Accepted: 04/21/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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A library of natural and semi-synthetic Amaryllidaceae alkaloids was screened for cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitory activity. Of the crinane, lycorane and galanthamine representatives examined two semi-synthetic silylated lycorane analogues, accessed via a chemoselective silylation strategy from lycorine, and the natural compound narciclasine exhibited low micromolar activities. Important pharmacological features uncovered include the lack of CYP3A4 inhibitory activity seen for galanthamine and the selective activity that is seen with narciclasine over pancratistatin.
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- James McNulty
- Department of Chemistry, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ont., Canada L8S 4M1.
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McNulty J, Nair JJ, Bastida J, Pandey S, Griffin C. Structure Activity Studies on the Crinane Alkaloid Apoptosis-inducing Pharmacophore. Nat Prod Commun 2009. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x0900400408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The apoptosis-inducing ability of α-ethano bridged crinane alkaloids was investigated using natural and semi-synthetic derivatives uncovering novel structural requirements of this cytotoxic pharmacophore. An α-ethano bridge is required; an α- or ß-methoxy or hydroxyl H-bond acceptor are all tolerated at C-3; a small substituent (H, or OH) alone is tolerated at C-11; and a C-1 to C-2 double bond is shown to modulate, but is not a requirement for, apoptosis-inducing activity.
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- James McNulty
- Department of Chemistry, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4M1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4M1, Canada
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- Departament de Productes Naturals, Facultat de Farmacia, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4, Canada
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Cedrón JC, Oberti JC, Estévez-Braun A, Ravelo AG, Del Arco-Aguilar M, López M. Pancratium canariense as an important source of amaryllidaceae alkaloids. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2009; 72:112-116. [PMID: 19072313 DOI: 10.1021/np800459d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Four new alkaloids (1-4) have been isolated from a methanolic extract of bulbs of Pancratium canariense, together with 12 known alkaloids (5-16). The structures of the new alkaloids were determined by extensive 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic studies and X-ray diffraction.
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- Juan C Cedrón
- Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Avenida Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, 38206 La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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Pillay P, Maharaj VJ, Smith PJ. Investigating South African plants as a source of new antimalarial drugs. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2008; 119:438-454. [PMID: 18687395 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2008.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2008] [Revised: 06/30/2008] [Accepted: 07/08/2008] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Based on the historical success of natural products as antimalarial drugs and the urgent need for new antimalarials, a number of South African medicinal plants have been evaluated for their antimalarial properties. This paper reviews the major studies conducted and their findings. Overall three ethnobotanical screening programmes have been conducted on South African plants while there have been a few studies adopting a more direct approach, where plants within a particular genus were screened for antiplasmodial activity. The paper also summarizes the bioactive molecules identified from selected plants having antiplasmodial activity. Overall the results of all studies conducted to date confirm the potential of South African medicinal plants in antimalarial drug discovery and identified a number of promising taxa and compounds for further investigation as plant-based antimalarial agents.
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- P Pillay
- Biosciences, CSIR, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0002, South Africa.
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Berkov S, Bastida J, Sidjimova B, Viladomat F, Codina C. Phytochemical differentiation of Galanthus nivalis and Galanthus elwesii (Amaryllidaceae): A case study. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2008.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Osorio EJ, Robledo SM, Bastida J. Alkaloids with antiprotozoal activity. THE ALKALOIDS. CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY 2008; 66:113-90. [PMID: 19025098 DOI: 10.1016/s1099-4831(08)00202-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Edison J Osorio
- Grupo de Investigación en Sustancias Bioactivas, Facultad de Química-Farmacéutica, Universidad de Antioquia, A. A. 1226, Medellín, Colombia.
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de Andrade-Neto VF, Pohlit AM, Pinto ACS, Silva ECC, Nogueira KL, Melo MRS, Henrique MC, Amorim RCN, Silva LFR, Costa MRF, Nunomura RCS, Nunomura SM, Alecrim WD, Alecrim MDGC, Chaves FCM, Vieira PPR. In vitro inhibition of Plasmodium falciparum by substances isolated from Amazonian antimalarial plants. Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz 2007; 102:359-65. [PMID: 17568942 DOI: 10.1590/s0074-02762007000300016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2007] [Accepted: 05/15/2007] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In the present study, a quassinoid, neosergeolide, isolated from the roots and stems of Picrolemma sprucei (Simaroubaceae), the indole alkaloids ellipticine and aspidocarpine, isolated from the bark of Aspidosperma vargasii and A. desmanthum (Apocynaceae), respectively, and 4-nerolidylcatechol, isolated from the roots of Pothomorphe peltata (Piperaceae), all presented significant in vitro inhibition (more active than quinine and chloroquine) of the multi-drug resistant K1 strain of Plasmodium falciparum. Neosergeolide presented activity in the nanomolar range. This is the first report on the antimalarial activity of these known, natural compounds. This is also the first report on the isolation of aspidocarpine from A. desmanthum. These compounds are good candidates for pre-clinical tests as novel lead structures with the aim of finding new antimalarial prototypes and lend support to the traditional use of the plants from which these compounds are derived.
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- Valter F de Andrade-Neto
- Laboratório de Biologia da Malária e Toxoplasmose, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brasil.
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McNulty J, Nair JJ, Codina C, Bastida J, Pandey S, Gerasimoff J, Griffin C. Selective apoptosis-inducing activity of crinum-type Amaryllidaceae alkaloids. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2007; 68:1068-74. [PMID: 17331551 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2007.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2006] [Revised: 12/19/2006] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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The selective apoptosis-inducing activity of Amaryllidaceae alkaloids belonging to the crinane-type is reported. A mini-library of natural and synthetic crinane alkaloids was assembled. Biological screening indicated crinamine 4 and haemanthamine 9 to be potent inducers of apoptosis in tumour cells at micromolar concentrations. Structure-activity relationships demonstrated the requirement for both an alpha-C2 bridge and a free hydroxyl at the C-11 position as pharmacophoric requirements for this activity.
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- James McNulty
- Department of Chemistry, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ont., Canada L8S 4M1
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Kim YH, Park EJ, Park MH, Badarch U, Woldemichael GM, Beutler JA. Crinamine from Crinum asiaticum var. japonicum inhibits hypoxia inducible factor-1 activity but not activity of hypoxia inducible factor-2. Biol Pharm Bull 2006; 29:2140-2. [PMID: 17015967 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.29.2140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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In a search for natural product inhibitors of hypoxia inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) function, crinamine (1), a crinane type alkaloid, showed potent dose dependent inhibition (IC50 = 2.7 microM) of HIF-1alpha in a cell-based reporter gene assay. Crinamine (1) was isolated from the aerial parts of Crinum asiaticum var. japonicum together with lycorine (2), norgalanthamine (3) and epinorgalanthamine (4). The other components (2-4) showed no significant inhibition of HIF-1alpha induced transcriptional activity.
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- Young Ho Kim
- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea.
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Bastida J, Lavilla R, Viladomat F. Chemical and biological aspects of Narcissus alkaloids. THE ALKALOIDS. CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY 2006; 63:87-179. [PMID: 17133715 PMCID: PMC7118783 DOI: 10.1016/s1099-4831(06)63003-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This chapter discusses the chemical and biological aspects of Narcissus alkaloids. Numerous alkaloids have been isolated from Narcissus speciesasaresult of the continuing search for novel alkaloids with pharmacological activity in the Amaryllidaceae family. The alkaloids isolated from this genus, classified in relation to the different skeleton types. The different Narcissus wild species and intersectional hybrids, grouped into subgenera and sections, with their corresponding alkaloids, arranged according to their ring system are listed. The biosynthetic pathways of Narcissus alkaloids includes: (1) enzymatic preparation of the precursors, (2) primary cyclization mechanisms, (3) enzymatic preparation of intermediates, (4) secondary cyclization, diversification, and restructuring. The chapter discusses proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR), carbon nuclear magnetic resonance (13C NMR), and mass spectrometry (MS) for Narcissus alkaloids. A list of the different Narcissus alkaloids, their spectroscopic properties, and literature with the most recent spectroscopic data is given. Several Narcissus extracts shows the following activities: antiviral, prophage induction, antibacterial, antifungal, antimalarial, insecticidal, cytotoxic, antitumor, antimitotic, antiplatelet, hypotensive, emetic, acetylcholine esterase inhibitory, antifertility, antinociceptive, chronotropic, pheromone, plant growth inhibitor, and allelopathic.
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- Jaume Bastida
- Departament de Productes Naturals, Facultat de Farmàcia, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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Mulholland DA, Drewes SE. Global phytochemistry: indigenous medicinal chemistry on track in southern Africa. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2004; 65:769-782. [PMID: 15081276 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2004.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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