1
|
Xu LL, Chen ZC, He ML, Fu JJ, Li Y, Luo YM, Chen FY. Characteristic cembrane-type diterpenoids with nitric oxide inhibitory activity from the gum resin of Boswellia carterii Birdw. Fitoterapia 2024; 176:106000. [PMID: 38729248 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
Abstract
Five new characteristic cembrane-type diterpenoids (olibacartiols A-E, 1-5) were acquired from the gum resin of Boswellia carterii. The structures of these diterpenoids were characterized by detailed spectroscopic analysis, and compounds 1-3 were unambiguously confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction experiments. The anti-inflammatory activities of the isolated compounds were evaluated using LPS-induced BV2 cell model and compounds 2-5 showed moderate NO inhibitory effects with IC50 values of 8.84 ± 1.02, 9.82 ± 1.95, 9.75 ± 2.24, and 7.39 ± 1.24 μM, respectively.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lian-Lian Xu
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China
| | - Zhi-Chao Chen
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China
| | - Meng-Li He
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China
| | - Jian-Jiang Fu
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China
| | - Yang Li
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China
| | - Yong-Ming Luo
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China.
| | - Fang-You Chen
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Wu YR, Xiong W, Dong YJ, Chen X, Zhong YY, He XL, Wang YJ, Lin QF, Tian XF, Zhou Q. Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Properties of Frankincense: Implications for Anticancer Therapy. Chin J Integr Med 2024:10.1007/s11655-024-4105-x. [PMID: 38816637 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-024-4105-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
Abstract
The discovery of novel antitumor agents derived from natural plants is a principal objective of anticancer drug research. Frankincense, a widely recognized natural antitumor medicine, has undergone a systematic review encompassing its species, chemical constituents, and diverse pharmacological activities and mechanisms. The different species of frankincense include Boswellia serrata, Somali frankincense, Boswellia frereana, and Boswellia arabica. Various frankincense extracts and compounds exhibit antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties and antioxidation, memory enhancement, and immunological regulation capabilities. They also have comprehensive effects on regulating flora. Frankincense and its principal chemical constituents have demonstrated promising chemoprophylactic and therapeutic abilities against tumors. This review provides a systematic summary of the mechanism of action underlying the antitumor effects of frankincense and its major constituents, thus laying the foundations for developing effective tumor-combating targets.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yong-Rong Wu
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
| | - Wei Xiong
- Department of Andrology, the First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 41007, China
| | - Ying-Jing Dong
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
| | - Xin Chen
- College of Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
| | - Yuan-Yuan Zhong
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
| | - Xin-Ling He
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
| | - Yu-Jia Wang
- College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
| | - Qun-Fang Lin
- Department of Andrology, the First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 41007, China
| | - Xue-Fei Tian
- College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription and Transformation, Changsha, 410208, China
| | - Qing Zhou
- Department of Andrology, the First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 41007, China.
- Hunan Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinical Medical Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410021, China.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Sura MB, Cheng YX. Medicinal plant resin natural products: structural diversity and biological activities. Nat Prod Rep 2024. [PMID: 38787644 DOI: 10.1039/d4np00007b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
Abstract
Covering: up to the mid of 2023Plants secrete defense resins rich in small-molecule natural products under abiotic and biotic stresses. This comprehensive review encompasses the literature published up to mid-2023 on medicinal plant resin natural products from six main contributor genera, featuring 275 citations that refer to 1115 structurally diverse compounds. The scope of this review extends to include essential information such as the racemic nature of metabolites found in different species of plant resins, source of resins, and revised structures. Additionally, we carefully analyze the reported biological activities of resins, organizing them based on the their structures. The findings offer important insights into the relationship between their structure and activity. Furthermore, this detailed examination can be valuable for researchers and scientists in the field of medicinal plant resin natural products and will promote continued exploration and progress in this area.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Madhu Babu Sura
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Ingredients and Gut Microbiomics, School of Pharmacy, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
| | - Yong-Xian Cheng
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Ingredients and Gut Microbiomics, School of Pharmacy, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Lin ZR, Bao MY, Xiong HM, Cao D, Bai LP, Zhang W, Chen CY, Jiang ZH, Zhu GY. Boswellianols A-I, Structurally Diverse Diterpenoids from the Oleo-Gum Resin of Boswellia carterii and Their TGF- β Inhibition Activity. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1074. [PMID: 38674483 PMCID: PMC11054202 DOI: 10.3390/plants13081074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
Abstract
Olibanum, a golden oleo-gum resin from species in the Boswellia genus (Burseraceae family), is a famous traditional herbal medicine widely used around the world. Previous phytochemical studies mainly focused on the non-polar fractions of olibanum. In this study, nine novel diterpenoids, boswellianols A-I (1-9), and three known compounds were isolated from the polar methanolic fraction of the oleo-gum resin of Boswellia carterii. Their structures were determined through comprehensive spectroscopic analysis as well as experimental and calculated electronic circular dichroism (ECD) data comparison. Compound 1 is a novel diterpenoid possessing an undescribed prenylmaaliane-type skeleton with a 6/6/3 tricyclic system. Compounds 2-4 were unusual prenylaromadendrane-type diterpenoids, and compounds 5-9 were new highly oxidized cembrane-type diterpenoids. Compounds 1 and 5 showed significant transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) inhibitory activity via inhibiting the TGF-β-induced phosphorylation of Smad3 and the expression of fibronectin and N-cadherin (the biomarker of the epithelial-mesenchymal transition) in a dose-dependent manner in LX-2 human hepatic stellate cells, indicating that compounds 1 and 5 should be potential anti-fibrosis agents. These findings give a new insight into the chemical constituents of the polar fraction of olibanum and their inhibitory activities on the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhi-Rong Lin
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Respiratory Infectious Disease, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China; (Z.-R.L.); (M.-Y.B.); (H.-M.X.); (D.C.); (L.-P.B.); (W.Z.)
| | - Meng-Yu Bao
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Respiratory Infectious Disease, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China; (Z.-R.L.); (M.-Y.B.); (H.-M.X.); (D.C.); (L.-P.B.); (W.Z.)
| | - Hao-Ming Xiong
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Respiratory Infectious Disease, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China; (Z.-R.L.); (M.-Y.B.); (H.-M.X.); (D.C.); (L.-P.B.); (W.Z.)
| | - Dai Cao
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Respiratory Infectious Disease, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China; (Z.-R.L.); (M.-Y.B.); (H.-M.X.); (D.C.); (L.-P.B.); (W.Z.)
| | - Li-Ping Bai
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Respiratory Infectious Disease, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China; (Z.-R.L.); (M.-Y.B.); (H.-M.X.); (D.C.); (L.-P.B.); (W.Z.)
| | - Wei Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Respiratory Infectious Disease, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China; (Z.-R.L.); (M.-Y.B.); (H.-M.X.); (D.C.); (L.-P.B.); (W.Z.)
| | - Cheng-Yu Chen
- Jiaheng Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd., Zhuhai 519000, China;
| | - Zhi-Hong Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Respiratory Infectious Disease, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China; (Z.-R.L.); (M.-Y.B.); (H.-M.X.); (D.C.); (L.-P.B.); (W.Z.)
| | - Guo-Yuan Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Respiratory Infectious Disease, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China; (Z.-R.L.); (M.-Y.B.); (H.-M.X.); (D.C.); (L.-P.B.); (W.Z.)
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Mukadam S, Ghule C, Girme A, Shinde VM, Hingorani L, Mahadik KR. A Simple HPTLC Approach of Quantification of Serratol and Tirucallic Acid with Boswellic Acids in Boswellia serrata by Validated Densitometric Method with MS/MS Characterization. J Chromatogr Sci 2023; 61:953-962. [PMID: 36892162 DOI: 10.1093/chromsci/bmad012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
Abstract
This study was planned to develop a simple high-performance thin-layer chromatography method for qualitative and quantitative estimation of 3-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBBA), β-boswellic acid (BBA), 3-oxo-tirucallic acid (TCA) and serratol (SRT) with HPTLC-ESI-MS/MS for characterization in Boswellia serrata Roxb. oleo gum resin extract. The method was developed with hexane-ethyl acetate-toluene-chloroform-formic acid as mobile phase. RF values observed for AKBBA, BBA, TCA and SRT were 0.42, 0.39, 0.53 and 0.72, respectively. The method was validated according to International Council for Harmonisation guidelines. The concentration range for linearity was 100-500 ng/band for AKBBA and 200-700 ng/band for the other three markers with r2 > 0.99. The method resulted in good recoveries as 101.56, 100.68, 98.64 and 103.26%. The limit of detection was noticed as 25 , 37, 54 and 38 ng/band, with a limit of quantification as 76, 114, 116 and 115 ng/band, for AKBBA, BBA, TCA and SRT, respectively. The four markers were identified and confirmed in B. serrata extract using TLC-MS by indirect profiling by LC-ESI-MS/MS and were identified as terpenoids, TCA and cembranoids: AKBBA (mass/charge (m/z) = 513.00), BBA (m/z = 455.40), 3-oxo-tirucallic acid (m/z = 455.70) and SRT (m/z = 291.25), respectively.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Smruti Mukadam
- Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Erandwane, Pune 411038, Maharashtra, India
| | - Chetana Ghule
- Pharmanza Herbal Pvt. Ltd., Anand 388430, Gujarat, India
| | - Aboli Girme
- Pharmanza Herbal Pvt. Ltd., Anand 388430, Gujarat, India
| | - Vaibhav M Shinde
- Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Erandwane, Pune 411038, Maharashtra, India
| | - Lal Hingorani
- Pharmanza Herbal Pvt. Ltd., Anand 388430, Gujarat, India
| | - Kakasaheb R Mahadik
- Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Erandwane, Pune 411038, Maharashtra, India
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Yu J, Zhao L, Wang Z, Yue T, Wang X. Guided discovery of hepatoprotective polyhydroxy cembrane-type diterpenoids from the gum resin of Boswellia carterii by MS/MS molecular networking. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2023; 216:113897. [PMID: 37866446 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113897] [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: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
Abstract
Seven previously undescribed polyhydroxy cembrane-type diterpenoids, olibanols A-G (1-7) were obtained from the gum resin of Boswellia carterii by means of MS/MS molecular networking. Compound 2 possessed four hydroxy groups, 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 had three hydroxy groups, 7 with one hydroxy group, among which 1 and 4 were a pair of epimers with double bond at C-3 and hydroxy at C-8. Structures of these previously undescribed compounds were determined by NMR analysis and ECD calculations. All the polyhydroxy cembrane-type diterpenoids obtained were assayed for their hepatoprotective effects against the anti-tuberculosis drug-induced hepatic damage to the HRZ-induced HepG2 cells. As results indicated, compounds 3, 4, and 6 showed significant hepatoprotective effects against the hepatic damage via the Nrf2 signal pathway, which could be developed as potential hepatoprotective agents against the anti-tuberculosis drug-induced hepatic damage.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jinqian Yu
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250014, China; Key Laboratory for Applied Techonology of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments of Shandong Province, Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), China.
| | - Lei Zhao
- Chemical Technology Research Institute of Shandong, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Jinan, 250014, China.
| | - Zhenqiang Wang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250014, China; Key Laboratory for Applied Techonology of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments of Shandong Province, Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), China.
| | - Tao Yue
- Chemical Technology Research Institute of Shandong, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Jinan, 250014, China.
| | - Xiao Wang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250014, China; Key Laboratory for Applied Techonology of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments of Shandong Province, Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), China.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Kalinovskii AP, Utkina LL, Korolkova YV, Andreev YA. TRPV3 Ion Channel: From Gene to Pharmacology. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24108601. [PMID: 37239947 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24108601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 3 (TRPV3) is an ion channel with a sensory function that is most abundantly expressed in keratinocytes and peripheral neurons. TRPV3 plays a role in Ca2+ homeostasis due to non-selective ionic conductivity and participates in signaling pathways associated with itch, dermatitis, hair growth, and skin regeneration. TRPV3 is a marker of pathological dysfunctions, and its expression is increased in conditions of injury and inflammation. There are also pathogenic mutant forms of the channel associated with genetic diseases. TRPV3 is considered as a potential therapeutic target of pain and itch, but there is a rather limited range of natural and synthetic ligands for this channel, most of which do not have high affinity and selectivity. In this review, we discuss the progress in the understanding of the evolution, structure, and pharmacology of TRPV3 in the context of the channel's function in normal and pathological states.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Aleksandr P Kalinovskii
- Department of Molecular Neurobiology, Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences (IBCh RAS), 16/10 Miklukho-Maklay Str., 117997 Moscow, Russia
| | - Lyubov L Utkina
- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Trbetskaya Str. 8, Bld. 2, 119991 Moscow, Russia
| | - Yuliya V Korolkova
- Department of Molecular Neurobiology, Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences (IBCh RAS), 16/10 Miklukho-Maklay Str., 117997 Moscow, Russia
| | - Yaroslav A Andreev
- Department of Molecular Neurobiology, Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences (IBCh RAS), 16/10 Miklukho-Maklay Str., 117997 Moscow, Russia
- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Trbetskaya Str. 8, Bld. 2, 119991 Moscow, Russia
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
TRPV3: Structure, Diseases and Modulators. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 28:molecules28020774. [PMID: 36677834 PMCID: PMC9865980 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Abstract
Transient receptor potential vanillin 3 (TRPV3) is a member of the transient receptor potential (TRP) superfamily. As a Ca2+-permeable nonselective cation channel, TRPV3 can recognize thermal stimulation (31-39 °C), and it plays an important regulatory role in temperature perception, pain transduction, skin physiology, inflammation, cancer and other diseases. TRPV3 is not only activated by the changes in the temperature, but it also can be activated by a variety of chemical and physical stimuli. Selective TRPV3 agonists and antagonists with regulatory effects and the physiological functions for clinical application are highly demanded. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the study of TRPV3, but there is still a lack of modulators with a strong affinity and excellent selectivity. This paper reviews the functional characteristics of TRPV3 in terms of the structure, diseases and the research on TRPV3 modulators.
Collapse
|
9
|
Abstract
The transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 ion channel (TRPV1) is a ligand-gated nonselective calcium-permeant cation channel involved in the detection of a wide variety of chemical and physical noxious stimuli, ranging from exogenous and endogenous ligands to noxious heat (>42 °C) and low pH (pH < 5.2). Due to its central role in pain and hyperalgesia, TRPV1 is considered a relevant therapeutic target for the development of analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs potentially useful to relieve chronic, neuropathic, and inflammatory pain and to treat disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease. In this view, the availability of in vitro assays for the screening of novel TRPV1 modulators is highly desirable. Since TRPV1 activation leads to an increase in the intracellular calcium (Ca2+) levels, the use of Ca2+ fluorescent indicators represent a valuable and sensitive tool for monitoring such intracellular changes. In this chapter, we describe methods for recording and monitoring Ca2+ signals through the fluorescent indicators Fluo-4 acetoxymethyl (AM) and Fura-2 AM in HEK-293 cells transfected with TRPV1 or other thermoTRP channels.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Aniello Schiano Moriello
- Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry (ICB)-National Research Council (CNR), Pozzuoli, NA, Italy
- Epitech Group SpA, Padova, Italy
| | - Luciano De Petrocellis
- Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry (ICB)-National Research Council (CNR), Pozzuoli, NA, Italy.
- Endocannabinoid Research Group - Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry (ICB)-National Research Council (CNR), Pozzuoli, NA, Italy.
| | - Rosa Maria Vitale
- Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry (ICB)-National Research Council (CNR), Pozzuoli, NA, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Ur Rehman N, Al-Shidhani S, Karim N, Khan A, Khan I, Ahsan Halim S, Khan Sadozai S, Kumar Avula S, Csuk R, Al-Harrasi A. Incensole derivatives from frankincense: Isolation, enhancement, synthetic modification, and a plausible mechanism of their anti-depression activity. Bioorg Chem 2022; 126:105900. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2022.105900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
|
11
|
Hussain H, Rashan L, Hassan U, Abbas M, Hakkim FL, Green IR. Frankincense diterpenes as a bio-source for drug discovery. Expert Opin Drug Discov 2022; 17:513-529. [PMID: 35243948 DOI: 10.1080/17460441.2022.2044782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Frankincense (Boswellia sp.) gum resins have been employed as an incense in cultural and religious ceremonies for many years. Frankincense resin has over the years been employed to treat depression, inflammation, and cancer in traditional medicines. AREAS COVERED This inclusive review focuses on the significance of frankincense diterpenoids, and in particular, incensole derivatives for establishment future treatments of depression, neurological disorders, and cancer. The authors survey the available literature and furnish an overview of future perspectives of these intriguing molecules. EXPERT OPINION Numerous diterpenoids including cembrane, prenylaromadendrane, and the verticillane-type have been isolated from various Boswellia resins. Cembrane-type diterpenoids occupy a crucial position in pharmaceutical chemistry and related industries because of their intriguing biological and encouraging pharmacological potentials. Several cembranes have been reported to possess anti-Alzheimer, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and antimalarial effects along with a good possibility to treat anxiety and depression. Although some slight drawbacks of these compounds have been noted, including the selectivity of these diterpenoids, there is a great need to address these in future research endeavors. Moreover, it is vitally important for medicinal chemists to prepare libraries of incensole-heterocyclic analogs as well as hybrid compounds between incensole or its acetate and anti-depressant or anti-inflammatory drugs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hidayat Hussain
- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Halle, Germany
| | - Luay Rashan
- Medicinal Plants Division, Research Center, Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman
| | - Uzma Hassan
- Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
| | - Muzaffar Abbas
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Capital University of Science & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
| | | | - Ivan R Green
- Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Al-Harrasi A, Avula SK, Csuk R, Das B. Cembranoids from Boswellia species. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2021; 191:112897. [PMID: 34412004 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2021.112897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Frankincense of Boswellia species has long been used in traditional medicines, mainly for its interesting anti-inflammatory and anti-depressant properties of its di- and triterpenes. Boswellic acids (triterpenes) and cembranoids (diterpenes) are the major constituents of frankincense from all reported species which are responsible for the overall biological activity of frankincense. Boswellic acids have been thoroughly investigated for decades but cembranoids have attracted considerable attention only recently, and a good number of publications have highlighted the important role of these 14-membered rings in contributing to the superior anti-inflammatory activity of the sacred resin. Partial and total syntheses of some cembranoids from frankincense have been reported. Their therapeutic potential is not limited to the well proven anti-inflammatory activity but also to their recently reported anti-depressant properties. There is a considerable number of publications in the field of cembranoids of Boswellia species where we feel a review in this topic will be of interest to the readership of Phytochemistry. In this article we have discussed the chemistry (isolation and chemical structures as well as synthetic studies), biogenesis and bioactivity of the reported cembranoids of Boswellia species. The structural discrepancies due to wrongly assigned structures of some cembranoids have been highlighted and corrected. We have covered the related literature up to the end of 2020.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ahmed Al-Harrasi
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Postal Code 616, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa, Oman.
| | - Satya Kumar Avula
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Postal Code 616, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa, Oman
| | - René Csuk
- Organic Chemistry, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Kurt-Mothes-Str. 2, D-06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
| | - Biswanath Das
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Postal Code 616, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa, Oman
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Antibacterial and Cytotoxic Potential of Two Steroids from the Indonesian Soft Coral Sinularia polydactila. Jundishapur J Nat Pharm Prod 2021. [DOI: 10.5812/jjnpp.109432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Soft corals of the genus Sinularia are well recognized as a rich source of steroidal compounds. These constituents have been reported as possessing antitumor, antimicrobial, and antiviral activities. Objectives: This study was designed to isolate and elucidate antibacterial and cytotoxic compounds from the soft coral Sinularia polydactila. Methods: Structure elucidation of steroids was determined based on spectroscopic data through 1D and 2D NMR analyses and mass spectrometry, with the results compared to data in the literature. Antibacterial activity was determined using four human bacterial pathogens, namely B. subtilis (ATCC 6633), P. aeruginosa (ATCC 27853), S. aureus (ATCC 25923), and E. coli (ATCC 25922). Cytotoxic activity was evaluated using the human colon cancer cell HCT 116 and brine shrimp lethality assay (BSLA). Results: Two steroids (Compounds 1 - 2) were isolated from the Indonesian soft coral Sinularia polydactila. (22R,23R,24R)-22,23-methylene-24-methylcholest-6-en-5α,8α-epidioxy-3β-ol (1) and 5α,8α-Epidioxy-24(R)-methylcholesta-6,22-dien-3α-ol (2) showed moderate activity against colon carcinoma cancer HCT 116 at the concentrations of 24.8 and 27.3 μg/mL, respectively. Furthermore, compounds 1 and 2 showed cytotoxic activity using the brine shrimp lethality assay with the concentrations of 57.1 and 121.3 3 μg/mL, respectively. Compound 2 showed moderate activity against S. aureus and B. subtilis at the 250 μg/mL concentration. Conclusions: Two steroids isolated from soft coral Sinularia polydactila were found to possess moderate cytotoxic and antibacterial activities.
Collapse
|
14
|
Yu Q, Sura MB, Wang D, Huang D, Yan Y, Jiao Y, Lu Q, Cheng Y. Isolation of Boswelliains A—E,
Cembrane‐Type
Diterpenoids from
Boswellia papyifera,
and an Evaluation of Their Wound Healing Properties. CHINESE J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/cjoc.202100290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Qi‐Hua Yu
- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Guangzhou Guangdong 510006 China
- Institute for Inheritance‐Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Shenzhen University Health Science Center Shenzhen Guangdong 518060 China
| | - Madhu Babu Sura
- Institute for Inheritance‐Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Shenzhen University Health Science Center Shenzhen Guangdong 518060 China
| | - Dai‐Wei Wang
- Institute for Inheritance‐Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Shenzhen University Health Science Center Shenzhen Guangdong 518060 China
| | - Danling Huang
- Institute for Inheritance‐Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Shenzhen University Health Science Center Shenzhen Guangdong 518060 China
| | - Yong‐Ming Yan
- Institute for Inheritance‐Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Shenzhen University Health Science Center Shenzhen Guangdong 518060 China
| | - Ya‐Bin Jiao
- Institute for Inheritance‐Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Shenzhen University Health Science Center Shenzhen Guangdong 518060 China
| | - Qing Lu
- Institute for Inheritance‐Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Shenzhen University Health Science Center Shenzhen Guangdong 518060 China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Functional Substances in Medicinal Edible Resources and Healthcare Products, School of Life Sciences and Food Engineering Hanshan Normal University Chaozhou Guangdong 521041 China
| | - Yong‐Xian Cheng
- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Guangzhou Guangdong 510006 China
- Institute for Inheritance‐Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Shenzhen University Health Science Center Shenzhen Guangdong 518060 China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Functional Substances in Medicinal Edible Resources and Healthcare Products, School of Life Sciences and Food Engineering Hanshan Normal University Chaozhou Guangdong 521041 China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Zhang B, Liu D, Ji W, Otsuki K, Higai K, Zhao F, Li W, Koike K, Qiu F. Sacraoxides A-G, Bioactive Cembranoids from Gum Resin of Boswellia sacra. Front Chem 2021; 9:649287. [PMID: 33869144 PMCID: PMC8044883 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.649287] [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: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Seven undescribed cembranoids, sacraoxides A–G (1, 3–8) were isolated from the gum resin of Boswellia sacra. Their structures were elucidated by extensive physicochemical and spectroscopic analysis, as well as ECD calculation, modified Mosher’s method and X-ray diffraction crystallography. Compounds 6 and 7 exhibited inhibitory activities on nitric oxide (NO) production induced by lipopolysaccharide in RAW264.7 cells with IC50 values of 24.9 ± 1.7 and 36.4 ± 2.9 μM.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bingyang Zhang
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
| | - Di Liu
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
| | - Wenyue Ji
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
| | - Kouharu Otsuki
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Koji Higai
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Feng Zhao
- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai, China
| | - Wei Li
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Kazuo Koike
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Feng Qiu
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Lai SC, You RI, Chen TT, Chang Y, Liu CZ, Chen HP, Wu C. Rapid Identification of Commercial Frankincense Products by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2021; 25:895-905. [PMID: 33645476 DOI: 10.2174/1386207324666210301092111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Frankincense is a resin secreted by the Boswellia tree. It is used in perfumery, aromatherapy, skincare, and traditional Chinese medicine. However, all Boswellia species are under threat owing to habitat loss and overexploitation. As a result, the market is getting flooded with counterfeit frankincense products. OBJECTIVE This study aims to establish a high-throughput method to screen and identify the authenticity of commercial frankincense products. We report, for the first time, a matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)-based method for rapid and high-throughput screening of frankincense samples. METHODS MALDI-TOF MS, HPLC, thin-layer chromatography (TLC), and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity assay were used to examine the frankincense samples. RESULTS Well-resolved peaks of frankincense triterpenoids in the spectra were observed in the crude extract of commercial samples, including α-boswellic acids (αBAs), β-boswellic acids (βBAs), 11-keto-β-boswellic acids (KBAs), acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acids (AKBAs), and their esters. These compounds can be used as indicators for determining the authenticity of frankincense. CONCLUSION Unlike LC-MS, which is a time-consuming and expensive method, and TLC, which requires a reference sample, our inexpensive, rapid high-throughput identification method based on MALDI-TOF MS is ideal for large-scale screening of frankincense samples sold in the market.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shang-Chih Lai
- School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine,Tzu Chi University, Hualien 97004. Taiwan
| | - Ren-In You
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 97004. Taiwan
| | - Tz-Ting Chen
- Department of Chemistry, Tamkang University, Tamsui, New Taipei City 25137. Taiwan
| | - Yu Chang
- Department of Biochemistry, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 97004. Taiwan
| | - Chao-Zong Liu
- Department of Pharmacology, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 97004. Taiwan
| | - Hao-Ping Chen
- Department of Biochemistry, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 97004. Taiwan
| | - Chunhung Wu
- Department of Chemistry, Tamkang University, Tamsui, New Taipei City 25137. Taiwan
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Bioactive cembrane diterpenoids from the gum resin of Boswellia carterii. Fitoterapia 2020; 146:104699. [PMID: 32763364 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2020.104699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
Eight new cembrane-type diterpenoids, boscartins AP-AW (1-8) were obtained from the gum resin of Boswellia carterii. Among which, six ones (2-7) were isomers, with one hydroxy group and two double bonds migrating along the carbocycle. The structures were elucidated by spectroscopic examination. All isolates were evaluated for anti-inflammatory activity and hepatoprotective activity by cell models of LPS-induced RAW 264.7 mouse peritoneal macrophages and APAP-induced HepG2 cells, respectively. As for anti-inflammatory activity assay, compound 1 exhibited potent activity against NO production (IC50 of 13.1 μM), with the other ones exhibiting weak anti-inflammatory activity (IC50 > 50 μM). As for hepatoprotective activity assay, compound 1 exhibited more significant activity (inhibition rate of 30.7%) than that of the positive control (bicyclol, inhibition rate of 27.2%), and compounds 4, and 6 showed nearly the same activities as the control (inhibition rates of 26.7% and 25.9%, respectively), with the other ones exhibiting weak hepatoprotective activity.
Collapse
|
18
|
Halim SA, Khan A, Csuk R, Al-Rawahi A, Al-Harrasi A. Diterpenoids and Triterpenoids From Frankincense Are Excellent Anti-psoriatic Agents: An in silico Approach. Front Chem 2020; 8:486. [PMID: 32671018 PMCID: PMC7330179 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.00486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects 2–3% of the global population and requires an effective treatment. Frankincense has been long known for its potent anti-inflammatory activities. In this study, a structural bioinformatics approach was used to evaluate the efficacy of individual active components of frankincense, macrocyclic diterpenoid derivatives (1-27), and boswellic acids (28-46) in the treatment of psoriasis. Initially, major druggable targets of psoriasis were identified. Subsequently, structure-based screening was employed by using three different docking algorithms and scoring functions (MOE, AutoDock Vina, and MVD) for the target fishing of compounds against 18 possible targets of psoriasis. Janus Kinase 1, 2, 3 (JAK 1/2/3), eNOS, iNOS, interleukin-17 (IL-17), and Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were identified as the preferred molecular targets for these compounds. This computational analysis reflects that frankincense diterpenoids and triterpenoids can serve as excellent anti-psoriatic agents by targeting major cytokines (TNF-α, IL-17, IL-13, IL-23, and IL-36γ,) exacerbated in psoriasis, and inflammatory pathways particularly JAK1/2/3, eNOS, iNOS, MAPK2, and IFNγ. The results were compared with the reported experimental findings which correlates well with our in-silico verdicts.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sobia Ahsan Halim
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman
| | - Ajmal Khan
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman
| | - Rene Csuk
- Organic Chemistry, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
| | - Ahmed Al-Rawahi
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman
| | - Ahmed Al-Harrasi
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Sun X, Geng Y, Wang X, Qin D, Yu J. Cembrane-type diterpenoids from the gum resin of Boswellia carterii and their biological activities. RSC Adv 2020; 10:746-755. [PMID: 35494443 PMCID: PMC9047511 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra09776g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Cembrane-type diterpenoids from the gum resin of Boswellia carterii.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaowei Sun
- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences)
- Shandong Analysis and Test Center
- Shandong Key Laboratory of TCM Quality Control Technology
- Jinan
- P. R. China
| | - Yanling Geng
- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences)
- Shandong Analysis and Test Center
- Shandong Key Laboratory of TCM Quality Control Technology
- Jinan
- P. R. China
| | - Xiao Wang
- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences)
- Shandong Analysis and Test Center
- Shandong Key Laboratory of TCM Quality Control Technology
- Jinan
- P. R. China
| | - Dawei Qin
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering
- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences)
- Jinan 250353
- Chin
| | - Jinqian Yu
- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences)
- Shandong Analysis and Test Center
- Shandong Key Laboratory of TCM Quality Control Technology
- Jinan
- P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Bioactive cembrane-type diterpenoids from the gum-resin of Boswellia carterii. Fitoterapia 2019; 137:104263. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2019.104263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 07/07/2019] [Accepted: 07/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
|
21
|
New Antiproliferative Cembrane Diterpenes from the Red Sea Sarcophyton Species. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:md17070411. [PMID: 31336764 PMCID: PMC6669714 DOI: 10.3390/md17070411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2019] [Revised: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
The combination of liquid chromatography coupled to high resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRESMS)-based dereplication and antiproliferative activity-guided fractionation was applied on the Red Sea-derived soft coral Sarcophyton sp. This approach facilitated the isolation of five new cembrane-type diterpenoids (1–5), along with two known analogs (6 and 7), as well as the identification of 19 further, known compounds. The chemical structures of the new compounds were elucidated while using comprehensive spectroscopic analyses, including one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) NMR and HRMS. All of the isolated cembranoids (1–7) showed moderate in vitro antiproliferative activity against a human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7), with IC50 ranging from 22.39–27.12 µg/mL. This class of compounds could thus serve as scaffold for the future design of anticancer leads.
Collapse
|
22
|
Liu KX, Qin DP, Zhu YX, Wang SX, Jiao YB, Ge PL, Cheng YX. Populeuphrines A and B, two new cembrane diterpenoids from the resins of Populus euphratica. Nat Prod Res 2019; 34:3108-3116. [PMID: 31264446 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2019.1610753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
Two new cembrane diterpenoids, named populeuphrines A and B (1 and 2), together with three known analogues (3-5) were isolated from the resins of Populus euphratica. The planar structures and relative configurations of 1 and 2 were elucidated by detailed 1 D and 2 D NMR spectroscopic analyses. The absolute configurations of 1 and 2 were determined by X-ray diffraction analysis and quantum chemical computation. Biological activities of all the isolates against proliferation of human cancer cells and umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells were evaluated.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kai-Xin Liu
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
| | - Da-Peng Qin
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
| | - Yan-Xia Zhu
- School of Basic Medicine, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
| | - Shao-Xiang Wang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
| | - Ya-Bin Jiao
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
| | - Peng-Ling Ge
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
| | - Yong-Xian Cheng
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Al-Harrasi A, Csuk R, Khan A, Hussain J. Distribution of the anti-inflammatory and anti-depressant compounds: Incensole and incensole acetate in genus Boswellia. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2019; 161:28-40. [PMID: 30802641 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2019.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2018] [Revised: 01/05/2019] [Accepted: 01/13/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Incensole and its acetate have shown anti-inflammatory and anti-depression activities due to their ability to activate ion channels in the brain to alleviate anxiety or depression. The natural occurrence of these two structurally and medicinally fascinating 14-membered diterpenoids was reported mainly from the genus Boswellia. Incensole and incensole acetate were detected in and isolated from both essential oils and resins of frankincense. One total synthesis was reported for incensole. Both incensole and its acetate served as precursors for several synthetic transformations. Given the fact that no specific enzymes were isolated from Boswellia trees, the major sources for incensole and incensole acetate, the biosynthetic pathway of these two compounds was only speculated. Recent studies on incensole and incensole acetate including ours have revealed another secret of the ancient drug. Understanding their mode of action will open a door in modern neurobiology and provides new insights on the mysterious diseases of the nervous system. This review interpretatively discusses the natural existence of incensole and incensole acetate, the variation of their percentages in different Boswellia species and other sources, their synthetic modifications, their biosynthesis and their therapeutic potential.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ahmed Al-Harrasi
- Natural and Medical Sciences Center, University of Nizwa, P. O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman.
| | - Rene Csuk
- Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Organic Chemistry, Kurt-Mothes-Str. 2, D-06120 Halle (Saale) Germany
| | - Ajmal Khan
- Natural and Medical Sciences Center, University of Nizwa, P. O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
| | - Javid Hussain
- Natural and Medical Sciences Center, University of Nizwa, P. O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
A Brief Review on New Naturally Occurring Cembranoid Diterpene Derivatives from the Soft Corals of the Genera Sarcophyton, Sinularia, and Lobophytum Since 2016. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24040781. [PMID: 30795596 PMCID: PMC6412313 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24040781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Revised: 01/09/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
Abstract
This work reviews the new isolated cembranoid derivatives from species of the genera Sarcophyton, Sinularia, and Lobophytum as well as their biological properties, during 2016–2018. The compilation permitted to conclude that much more new cembranoid diterpenes were found in the soft corals of the genus Sarcophyton than in those belonging to the genera Lobophytum or Sinularia. Beyond the chemical composition, the biological properties were also reviewed, namely anti-microbial against several Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungi, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumoral against several types of cancer cells. In spite of the biological activities detected in almost all samples, there is a remarkable diversity in the results which may be attributed to the chemical variability that needs to be deepened in order to develop new molecules with potential application in medicine.
Collapse
|
25
|
Pollastro F, De Petrocellis L, Schiano-Moriello A, Chianese G, Heyman H, Appendino G, Taglialatela-Scafati O. Reprint of: Amorfrutin-type phytocannabinoids from Helichrysum umbraculigerum. Fitoterapia 2018; 126:35-39. [PMID: 29655820 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2018.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2017] [Revised: 09/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Federica Pollastro
- Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Via Bovio 6, 28100 Novara, Italy
| | - Luciano De Petrocellis
- Endocannabinoid Research Group, Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli (NA), Italy
| | - Aniello Schiano-Moriello
- Endocannabinoid Research Group, Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli (NA), Italy
| | - Giuseppina Chianese
- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Napoli Federico II, Via Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, Italy
| | - Heino Heyman
- Department of Plant Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa
| | - Giovanni Appendino
- Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Via Bovio 6, 28100 Novara, Italy.
| | | |
Collapse
|
26
|
Pollastro F, De Petrocellis L, Schiano-Moriello A, Chianese G, Heyman H, Appendino G, Taglialatela-Scafati O. Amorfrutin-type phytocannabinoids from Helichrysum umbraculigerum. Fitoterapia 2017; 123:13-17. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2017.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2017] [Revised: 09/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
|
27
|
Rehman NU, Hussain H, Al-Shidhani S, Avula SK, Abbas G, Anwar MU, Górecki M, Pescitelli G, Al-Harrasi A. Incensfuran: isolation, X-ray crystal structure and absolute configuration by means of chiroptical studies in solution and solid state. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra07351h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
A new cembrane diterpene named incensfuran (1), biogenetically derived from incensole (2), was isolated from crude extracts of the Boswellia papyrifera Hochst.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Najeeb Ur Rehman
- UoN Chair of Oman's Medicinal Plants and Marine Natural Products
- University of Nizwa
- Nizwa
- Oman
| | - Hidayat Hussain
- UoN Chair of Oman's Medicinal Plants and Marine Natural Products
- University of Nizwa
- Nizwa
- Oman
- Center for Marine Biotechnology and Biomedicine
| | - Sulaiman Al-Shidhani
- UoN Chair of Oman's Medicinal Plants and Marine Natural Products
- University of Nizwa
- Nizwa
- Oman
| | - Satya Kumar Avula
- UoN Chair of Oman's Medicinal Plants and Marine Natural Products
- University of Nizwa
- Nizwa
- Oman
| | - Ghulam Abbas
- UoN Chair of Oman's Medicinal Plants and Marine Natural Products
- University of Nizwa
- Nizwa
- Oman
- Department of Biological Sciences and Chemistry
| | - Muhammad Usman Anwar
- UoN Chair of Oman's Medicinal Plants and Marine Natural Products
- University of Nizwa
- Nizwa
- Oman
| | - Marcin Górecki
- Dipartimento di Chimica e Chimica Industriale
- Università di Pisa
- 56124 Pisa
- Italy
- Institute of Organic Chemistry
| | - Gennaro Pescitelli
- Dipartimento di Chimica e Chimica Industriale
- Università di Pisa
- 56124 Pisa
- Italy
| | - Ahmed Al-Harrasi
- UoN Chair of Oman's Medicinal Plants and Marine Natural Products
- University of Nizwa
- Nizwa
- Oman
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Abstract
This review covers the isolation and chemistry of diterpenoids from terrestrial as opposed to marine sources and includes labdanes, clerodanes, abietanes, pimaranes, kauranes, cembranes and their cyclization products. The literature from January to December, 2016 is reviewed.
Collapse
|
29
|
Mannino G, Occhipinti A, Maffei ME. Quantitative Determination of 3-O-Acetyl-11-Keto-βBoswellic Acid (AKBA) and Other Boswellic Acids in Boswellia sacra Flueck (syn. B. carteri Birdw) and Boswellia serrata Roxb. Molecules 2016; 21:molecules21101329. [PMID: 27782055 PMCID: PMC6273064 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21101329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2016] [Accepted: 10/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Boswellia serrata and Boswellia sacra (syn. B. carteri) are important medicinal plants widely used for their content of bioactive lipophilic triterpenes. The qualitative and quantitative determination of boswellic acids (BAs) is important for their use in dietary supplements aimed to provide a support for osteoarthritic and inflammatory diseases. We used High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)-Diode Array Detector (DAD) coupled to ElectroSpray Ionization and tandem Mass Spectrometry (ESI-MS/MS) for the qualitative and quantitative determination of BAs extracted from the gum resins of B. sacra and B. serrata. Limit of detection (LOD), limit of quantification (LOQ), and Matrix Effect were assessed in order to validate quantitative data. Here we show that the BAs quantitative determination was 491.20 g·kg−1 d. wt (49%) in B. sacra and 295.25 g·kg−1 d. wt (30%) in B. serrata. Lower percentages of BAs content were obtained when BAs were expressed on the gum resin weight (29% and 16% for B. sacra and B. serrata, respectively). The content of Acetyl-11-Keto-β-Boswellic Acid (AKBA) was higher in B. sacra (70.81 g·kg−1 d. wt; 7%) than in B. serrata (7.35 g·kg−1 d. wt; 0.7%). Our results show that any claim of BAs content in either B. sacra or B. serrata gum resins equal to or higher than 70% or AKBA contents of 30% are simply unrealistic or based on a wrong quantitative determination.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Giuseppe Mannino
- Biosfered S.r.l., Innovation Centre, Academic Spin-Off of the University of Turin, Via Quarello 15/A, Turin 10135, Italy.
| | - Andrea Occhipinti
- Biosfered S.r.l., Innovation Centre, Academic Spin-Off of the University of Turin, Via Quarello 15/A, Turin 10135, Italy.
- Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, Innovation Centre, University of Turin, Via Quarello 15/A, Turin 10135, Italy.
| | - Massimo E Maffei
- Biosfered S.r.l., Innovation Centre, Academic Spin-Off of the University of Turin, Via Quarello 15/A, Turin 10135, Italy.
- Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, Innovation Centre, University of Turin, Via Quarello 15/A, Turin 10135, Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Nguyen HT, Tran PH. An extremely efficient and green method for the acylation of secondary alcohols, phenols and naphthols with a deep eutectic solvent as the catalyst. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra22757k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
An efficient and green method was developed for the acylation of secondary alcohols, phenols and naphthols using deep eutectic solvent [CholineCl][ZnCl2]3 as a catalyst at room temperature under solvent-free conditions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hai Truong Nguyen
- Department of Organic Chemistry
- Faculty of Chemistry
- University of Sciences
- Vietnam National University
- Ho Chi Minh City 70000
| | - Phuong Hoang Tran
- Department of Organic Chemistry
- Faculty of Chemistry
- University of Sciences
- Vietnam National University
- Ho Chi Minh City 70000
| |
Collapse
|