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Liu Y, Lin YX, Rong XH, Li MM, Pan J, Guan W, Kuang HX, Yang BY. Three new triterpenoids from the fruit of Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr.) Harms. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38804234 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2352141] [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: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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A phytochemical investigation on the 70% EtOH extract of the fruit of Acanthpanax senticosus resulted in the isolation of three new triterpenoids, Falcatane C (1), Acasentrioid F (2), Acasentrioid G (3) together with twenty-seven known ones (4-30). Structural elucidation of all the compounds was performed by spectral methods such as 1D or 2D (1H-1H COSY, HSQC, and HMBC), NMR spectroscopy, and high-resolution mass spectrometry. Moreover, all compounds were evaluated for their effects on H2O2-induced neurotoxicity in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Ycells. Compounds 13 and 15 showed significant neuroprotective impact at a specific concentration, and compounds 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 13-15, 17, 20-21, 23-25, 27, 29-30 showed moderate neuroprotective effect. The current study suggests that triterpenes in Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr.) Harms may play an essential role in the neuroprotective properties.
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- Yan Liu
- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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Xie H, Wang H, Chen B, Lou J, Wang H, Xiong Y, Hu Y, Xu X, Jing Q, Jiang M, Wang S, Liu J, Yang F, Li X, Liu E, Yang W. Untargeted metabolomics analysis to unveil the chemical markers for the differentiation among three Gleditsia sinensis-derived herbal medicines by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography/quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.103762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Messi LM, Noté OP, Mbing JN, Lavedan P, Vedrenne M, Ouedraogo N, Carraz M, Bourgeade-Delmas S, Pegnyemb DE, Haddad M. Triterpenoid saponins from Calliandra calothyrsus Meisn. and their antiproliferative activity against two digestive carcinoma human cell lines. Fitoterapia 2020; 146:104669. [PMID: 32540379 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2020.104669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The chemical investigation of the flowers and twigs of Calliandra calothyrsus (Fabaceae) led to the isolation of three new oleanane-type triterpenoid saponins, named calothyrsusosides AC (13). Their structures were established by direct interpretation of their spectral data, mainly HRESIMS, 1D NMR and 2D NMR (1H, 1H NMR DOSY, 13C NMR, COSY, HSQC, HMBC, HSQC-TOCSY and NOESY) and by comparison with literature data. Compounds 1 and 2 were tested for their antiproliferative activity against two digestive carcinoma human cell lines: Hep3B (hepatocellular carcinoma) and Caco-2 (epithelial colorectal adenocarcinoma). Both compounds exhibited an antiproliferative activity against the Hep3B cell line, with IC50 values of 6.0 and 6.5 μM, respectively, while no effect was detected against the epithelial colorectal adenocarcinoma Caco-2 (CC50 > 25 μM).
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- Lin Marcellin Messi
- Laboratoire de Pharmacochimie des Substances Naturelles, Département de Chimie Organique, Faculté de Sciences, Université de Yaoundé, BP 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon; Institut de Recherche Agricole pour le Développement (IRAD), BP 2067 Yaoundé, Cameroon; UMR 152 Pharma Dev, Université de Toulouse, IRD, UPS, France
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- Laboratoire de Pharmacochimie des Substances Naturelles, Département de Chimie Organique, Faculté de Sciences, Université de Yaoundé, BP 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Laboratoire de Pharmacochimie des Substances Naturelles, Département de Chimie Organique, Faculté de Sciences, Université de Yaoundé, BP 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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- Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique et Technologique (IRSS/CNRST), 03 BP 7047 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso
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- UMR 152 Pharma Dev, Université de Toulouse, IRD, UPS, France
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- Laboratoire de Pharmacochimie des Substances Naturelles, Département de Chimie Organique, Faculté de Sciences, Université de Yaoundé, BP 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- UMR 152 Pharma Dev, Université de Toulouse, IRD, UPS, France.
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Yu J, Li G, Mu Y, Zhou H, Wang X, Yang P. Anti-breast cancer triterpenoid saponins from the thorns of Gleditsia sinensis. Nat Prod Res 2018; 33:2308-2313. [PMID: 29473437 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2018.1443092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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One new triterpenoid saponin (1), as well as six known ones (2-7), were isolated from the ethanol extract of the thorns of Gleditsia sinensis. Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic analysis in conjunction with chemical evidence. Cytotoxic activity of compounds 1-6 was evaluated against human breast cancer MCF 7 cells in vitro by the MTT method. Our results revealed moderate activities for compounds 1-6 with IC50 values of 18.43, 30.47, 18.46, 10.02, 30.76, and 17.32 μM, respectively. Furthermore, compounds 1, 3, 4, and 6 induced apoptosis in MCF 7 cell, with 1 and 6 causing late apoptosis of MCF 7 cells, while 3 and 4 acting oppositely.
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- Jinqian Yu
- a Shandong Key Laboratory of TCM Quality Control Technology, Shandong Analysis and Test Center , Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences) , Jinan , P.R. China
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- b College of Pharmacy , Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Jinan , P.R. China
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- a Shandong Key Laboratory of TCM Quality Control Technology, Shandong Analysis and Test Center , Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences) , Jinan , P.R. China
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- b College of Pharmacy , Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Jinan , P.R. China
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- a Shandong Key Laboratory of TCM Quality Control Technology, Shandong Analysis and Test Center , Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences) , Jinan , P.R. China.,b College of Pharmacy , Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Jinan , P.R. China
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- c Senkang Sanfeng Biological Engineering Technology Co. Ltd ., Jinan , P.R. China
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Shaheen U, Ragab EA, Abdalla AN, Bader A. Triterpenoidal saponins from the fruits of Gleditsia caspica with proapoptotic properties. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2018; 145:168-178. [PMID: 29156366 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2017.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2017] [Revised: 10/12/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Three previously undescribed oleanane-type triterpenoidal saponins named caspicaosides L-N were isolated from the fruits of Gleditsia caspica Desf. The aglycons of these saponins were echinocystic acid, erythrodiol and 12-oleanene-3,28,30-triol. Caspicaoside L is a bisdesmosidic saponin acylated with two monoterpenic acids. It has a disaccharide moiety made up of glucose and arabinose attached to C-3 and pentasaccharide moiety linked to C-28 made up of one glucose, 2 xyloses, one inner rhamnose and one terminal rhamnose which was acylated with two identical monoterpenic acids. Caspicaoside M is a monodesmosidic saponin with a trisaccharide moiety at C-3 made up of glucose, xylose and arabinose, while caspicaoside N has a disaccharide moiety at C-3 made up of glucose and arabinose. Their structures were determined by extensive 1D and 2D (DQF-COSY, HSQC, TOCSY, 1H-13C-HSQC-TOCSY, HMBC, ROESY, NOESY) NMR, HRESIMS analyses and chemical degradation. The cytotoxicity MTT-based assay showed that caspicaosides M, N and L, respectively, exhibited high cytotoxic activity with IC50 ≤ 10 μM (72 h) at least against one of the three used cancer cell lines, MCF 7, A2780 and HT 29; and were 2-34 folds selective against the normal fibroblasts (MRC 5). All compounds also induced apoptosis and caused G2/M arrest in MCF 7 cells (24 h); thus showing pro-apoptotic properties.
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- Usama Shaheen
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia; Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Center for Research, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia
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El Awdan SA, Abdel Jaleel GA, Saleh DO, Abdel Basset M, Melek FR, Kassem IAA, Badawi M. Hypoglycemic activity of Gleditsia caspica extract and its saponin-containing fraction in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 71:253-60. [PMID: 27259229 DOI: 10.1515/znc-2015-0151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2015] [Accepted: 05/09/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The fruits of Gleditsia species (Fabaceae) have been known in traditional medicine as a saponin-rich herbal medicine. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of the total methanolic extract of Gleditsia caspica (MEGC) and its saponin-containing fractions (SFGC) on hyperglycemia in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. A single intraperitoneal injection of STZ (55 mg/kg body weight) was used to induce hyperglycemia in male albino rats. MEGC (15, 30 and 60 mg/kg, p.o.) and SFGC (15, 30 and 60 mg/kg, p.o.) were administered to the diabetic rats daily for 14 days. The anti-diabetic drug gliclazide (10 mg/kg, p.o.) was used as a positive control. Blood samples were collected from overnight fasted rats for the evaluation of the antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant activities. The levels of glucose, triglycerides (TG), cholesterol (TC) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were increased significantly, whereas the levels of α-amylase, insulin and reduced glutathione (GSH) were decreased in the experimental diabetic rats. Pancreas and liver of the diabetic rats exhibited significant changes in the histopathology, morphology and DNA content. Administration of MEGC or SFGC led to a decrease in the levels of glucose, TG, TC and MDA. In addition, the levels of α-amylase, insulin and GSH were increased in MEGC and SFGC treated diabetic rats. Also, the histopathological and morphological changes, as well the changes in DNA were significantly reversed by the extracts. Thus, MEGC and SFGC exhibited potent hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities in STZ- induced diabetic rats.
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Anti-inflammatory effect of birsonimadiol from seeds of Byrsonima crassifolia. Food Sci Biotechnol 2016; 25:561-566. [PMID: 30263306 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-016-0078-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2015] [Revised: 10/10/2015] [Accepted: 10/29/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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The new compound identified as 16α,23α-dihydroxy-3β,28β,30α-triacetoxy-olean-12-ene, named birsonimadiol (BIR) was isolated from Byrsonima crassifolia seeds using activity-guided fractionation and structural elucidation was achieved based on extensive analysis of spectroscopic data. Effects of BIR on acute and chronic phases of inflamation were studied in edema induced using formaldehyde, 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-acetate (TPA)-induced ear edema (meloperoxidase activity), and histamine, carrageenan, cotton pellet granuloma, and adjuvant-induced arthritis. Anti-inflammatory activities of BIR were indicated based on reduction of edema levels induced in models of inflammation. Anti-inflammatory activities were also investigated in murine macrophage RAW264.7 cells. BIR suppressed production of nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), decreased gene expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), inhibited tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and protein secretion of interleukin IL-6. Triterpene was an effective topical anti-inflammatory agent in experimental models of acute and chronic dermatitis and can be used in inflammatory disorders.
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Zhang JP, Tian XH, Yang YX, Liu QX, Wang Q, Chen LP, Li HL, Zhang WD. Gleditsia species: An ethnomedical, phytochemical and pharmacological review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 178:155-71. [PMID: 26643065 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.11.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2015] [Revised: 11/24/2015] [Accepted: 11/24/2015] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The plants in the genus Gleditsia, mainly distributed in central and Southeast Asia and North and South America, have been used as local and traditional medicines in many regions, especially in China, for the treatment of measles, indigestion, whooping, smallpox, arthrolithiasis, constipation, diarrhea, hematochezia, dysentery, carbuncle, etc. This present paper systemically reviews the miscellaneous information surrounding its traditional use, phytochemistry and pharmacology to provide opportunities and recommendations for the future research. MATERIALS AND METHODS The scientific literatures were systematically searched from scientific databases (PubMed, Scopus, Elsevier, SpringerLink, SciFinder, Google Scholar and others). In addition, the ethnopharmacological information on this genus was mainly acquired from Chinese and Korean herbal classics, and library catalogs. RESULTS More than 60 compounds including triterpenes, sterols, flavonoids, alkaloids, phenolics and their derivatives were isolated from Gleditsia japonica Miq., Gleditsia sinensis Lam., Gleditsia caspica Desf. and Gleditsia triacanthos L. Among these compounds, triterpenoid saponins were the main constituents of Gleditsia species. Moreover, the crude extracts and purified molecules were tested, revealing diverse biological activities such as anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-hyperlipidemic, analgesic, antimutagenic, antioxidant, anti-HIV, antibacterial, antifungal activities, etc. Among these biological studies, the possible mechanisms of antitumor action are stressed in this review, and these include causing cytotoxicity to cancer cells, inhibition of proliferation of cancer cells by affecting their growth, regeneration and apoptosis, inhibition of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and nitric oxide (NO), modulation of the oncogenic expression and telomerase activity results, inhibition of the expression of pro-angiogenic proteins, as well as down-regulation of intra/extracellular proangiogenic modulators, etc. CONCLUSIONS On the basis of preliminary research on Gleditsia genus it could be stated that saponins investigations may be more promising in future. Although 32 compounds of 67 identified compounds were saponins, modern pharmacological research on saponins were not a priority in Gleditsia species. Therefore, more bioactive experiments and in-depth mechanisms of action are required for elucidating their roles in physiological systems. Moreover, the present review also highlights that analgesic, anti-tumor and anti-HIV activities should have priority in saponins research. Additionally, it is imperative to explore more structure-activity relationships and possible synergistic actions of triterpenoid saponins for revaluating their pharmacological activities.
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- Jian-Ping Zhang
- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, PR China
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Ragab EA. New antimicrobial and cytotoxic acylated triterpenoidal saponins from Gleditsia aquatica. Med Chem Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s00044-015-1345-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ye X, Yu S, Liang Y, Huang H, Lian XY, Zhang Z. Bioactive triterpenoid saponins and phenolic compounds against glioma cells. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2014; 24:5157-63. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2014.09.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2014] [Revised: 09/23/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Kim KH, Kwun MJ, Han CW, Ha KT, Choi JY, Joo M. Suppression of lung inflammation in an LPS-induced acute lung injury model by the fruit hull of Gleditsia sinensis. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2014; 14:402. [PMID: 25318387 PMCID: PMC4203922 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2013] [Accepted: 10/07/2014] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND The fruit hull of Gleditsia sinensis (FGS) used in traditional Asian medicine was reported to have a preventive effect on lung inflammation in an acute lung injury (ALI) mouse model. Here, we explored FGS as a possible therapeutics against inflammatory lung diseases including ALI, and examined an underlying mechanism for the effect of FGS. METHODS The decoction of FGS in water was prepared and fingerprinted. Mice received an intra-tracheal (i.t.) FGS 2 h after an intra-peritoneal (i.p.) injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The effect of FGS on lung inflammation was determined by chest imaging of NF-κB reporter mice, counting inflammatory cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, analyzing lung histology, and performing semi-quantitative RT-PCR analysis of lung tissue. Impact of Nrf2 on FGS effect was assessed by comparing Nrf2 knockout (KO) and wild type (WT) mice that were treated similarly. RESULTS Bioluminescence from the chest of the reporter mice was progressively increased to a peak at 16 h after an i.p. LPS treatment. FGS treatment 2 h after LPS reduced the bioluminescence and the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokine genes in the lung. While suppressing the infiltration of inflammatory cells to the lungs of WT mice, FGS post-treatment failed to reduce lung inflammation in Nrf2 KO mice. FGS activated Nrf2 and induced Nrf2-dependent gene expression in mouse lung. CONCLUSIONS FGS post-treatment suppressed lung inflammation in an LPS-induced ALI mouse model, which was mediated at least in part by Nrf2. Our results suggest a therapeutic potential of FGS on inflammatory lung diseases.
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Guo ZY, Li P, Huang W, Wang JJ, Liu YJ, Liu B, Wang YL, Wu SB, Kennelly EJ, Long CL. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory caffeoyl phenylpropanoid and secoiridoid glycosides from Jasminum nervosum stems, a Chinese folk medicine. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2014; 106:124-133. [PMID: 25107663 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2014.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2013] [Revised: 01/18/2014] [Accepted: 01/20/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Eight compounds including four caffeoyl phenylpropanoid glycosides, jasnervosides A-D (1-4), one monoterpenoid glycoside, jasnervoside E (5), and three secoiridoid glycosides, jasnervosides F-H (10-12), were isolated from the stems of Jasminum nervosum Lour. (Oleaceae), along with four known compounds, poliumoside (6), verbascoside (7), α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→3)-O-(α-l-rhamnopyranosyl(1→6)-1-O-E-caffeoyl-β-d-glucopyranoside (8), and jaspolyanthoside (9). Their structures were elucidated on the basis of their physicochemical and spectroscopic properties. Compounds 1, 2, 4 and 11 displayed potent antioxidant activities in the DPPH assay, while 2 and 3 displayed good activities against LPS-induced TNF-α and IL-1β production in BV2 cells. Compounds 1-5 and 10-12 were evaluated for their cytotoxic activities against three human cancer cell lines (A-549, Bel-7402, and HCT-8), but none displayed significant activity.
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- Zhi-Yong Guo
- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, PR China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, PR China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, PR China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, PR China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, PR China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, PR China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, PR China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, PR China; Department of Biological Sciences, Lehman College and The Graduate Center, City University of New York, NY 10468, United States
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, PR China; Department of Biological Sciences, Lehman College and The Graduate Center, City University of New York, NY 10468, United States
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, PR China; Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650201, PR China.
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Melek FR, Kassem IAA, Miyase T, Fayad W. Caspicaosides E-K, triterpenoid saponins and cytotoxic acylated saponins from fruits of Gleditsia caspica Desf. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2014; 100:110-119. [PMID: 24548556 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2014.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2013] [Revised: 01/22/2014] [Accepted: 01/24/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Seven bisdesmosidic triterpenoid saponins named caspicaosides E-K, were isolated from the methanolic fruit extract of Gleditsia caspica Desf. Their structures were determined by 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy as well as high resolution mass spectrometry and acid hydrolysis. The saponins comprised echinocystic acid or oleanolic acid as the aglycone and saccharide moieties at C-3 and C-28. Like most Gleditsia saponins, the oligosaccharide moiety at C-3 was identified as β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→2)-α-L-arabinopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl. The common oligosaccharide moiety linked to C-28 was determined as β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→4)-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-glucopyranosyl with the presence of additional β-D-galactopyranose unit and/or another α-L-rhamnopyranose moiety. The C-28 saccharide moiety was acylated with a monoterpenic acid unit or a monoterpenic acid linked to a monoterpene-arabinoside unit at the ester-β-D-glucopyranose C-6. Esterification of C-2 and C-3 hydroxyl groups of the terminal α-L-rhamnopyranose unit with a monoterpenic acid and epoxy-monoterpenic acid units, respectively, or with two identical monoterpenic acid units, was also shown. The acylated saponins caspicaosides G-K were assayed for their in vitro cytotoxicities against the three cell lines HCT116, HepG2 and MCF7. The tested saponins showed moderate to strong activities.
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- Chemistry of Natural Compound Department, National Research Center, Dokki 12622, Giza, Egypt.
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- Chemistry of Natural Compound Department, National Research Center, Dokki 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan
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- Pharmacognosy Department, National Research Center, Dokki 12622, Giza, Egypt
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Quantitive analysis of gleditsia saponins in the fruits of Gleditsia sinensis Lam. by high performance liquid chromatography. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2013; 75:41-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2012.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2012] [Revised: 10/18/2012] [Accepted: 11/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Murata T, Suzuki A, Mafune N, Sato E, Miyase T, Yoshizaki F. Triterpene Saponins from Clethra barbinervis and Their Hyaluronidase Inhibitory Activities. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2013. [DOI: 10.1248/cpb.c12-00566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Tohoku Pharmaceutical University
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Tohoku Pharmaceutical University
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Tohoku Pharmaceutical University
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka
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Yi JM, Park JS, Oh SM, Lee J, Kim J, Oh DS, Bang OS, Kim NS. Ethanol extract of Gleditsia sinensis thorn suppresses angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo. Altern Ther Health Med 2012. [PMID: 23206527 PMCID: PMC3556500 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-12-243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Background Gleditsia sinensis thorns have been widely used in traditional Korean medicine for the treatment of several diseases, including obesity, thrombosis, and tumor-related diseases. The aim of the study is to determine the antiangiogenic effect of Gleditsia sinensis thorns in vitro and in vivo in a bid to evaluate its potential as an anticancer drug. Methods Ethanol extract of Gleditsia sinensis thorns (EEGS) were prepared and used for in vitro and in vivo assays. In vitro antiangiogenic effect of EEGS was determined in HUVEC primary cells by cell migration and tube formation assays. In vivo antiangiogenic effect of EEGS was determined by measuring vessel formation and vascular endothelial cells migrating into the implanted matrigels in nude mice. The angiogenesis-related proteins of which expression levels were altered by EEGS were identified by proteomic analysis. Results EEGS exerted a dose-dependent antiproliferative effect on HUVEC cells without significant cytotoxicity. Angiogenic properties, such as cell migration and tube formation, were significantly inhibited by EEGS in a dose-dependent manner. New vessel formation was also suppressed by EEGS, as determined by the directed in vivo angiogenesis assays in nude mice. EEGS reduced the expression of proangiogenic proteins, endothelin 1 and matrix metallopeptidase 2, in HUVEC cells. Conclusions Our findings suggest that EEGS can inhibit angiogenesis by down-regulating proangiogenic proteins, and therefore it should be considered as a potential anticancer drug targeting tumor-derived angiogenesis.
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Novel Macrocyclic Monoterpene Glycosides from Bioactive Extract of Parkinsonia aculeata L. Cell Biochem Biophys 2012; 65:301-13. [DOI: 10.1007/s12013-012-9433-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Protective Effect of the Fruit Hull of Gleditsia sinensis on LPS-Induced Acute Lung Injury Is Associated with Nrf2 Activation. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2012; 2012:974713. [PMID: 22474532 PMCID: PMC3312273 DOI: 10.1155/2012/974713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2011] [Revised: 12/23/2011] [Accepted: 12/27/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The fruit hull of Gleditsia sinensis (FGS) has been prescribed as a traditional eastern Asian medicinal remedy for the treatment of various respiratory diseases, but the efficacy and underlying mechanisms remain poorly characterized. Here, we explored a potential usage of FGS for the treatment of acute lung injury (ALI), a highly fatal inflammatory lung disease that urgently needs effective therapeutics, and investigated a mechanism for the anti-inflammatory activity of FGS. Pretreatment of C57BL/6 mice with FGS significantly attenuated LPS-induced neutrophilic lung inflammation compared to sham-treated, inflamed mice. Reporter assays, semiquantitative RT-PCR, and Western blot analyses show that while not affecting NF-κB, FGS activated Nrf2 and expressed Nrf2-regulated genes including GCLC, NQO-1, and HO-1 in RAW 264.7 cells. Furthermore, pretreatment of mice with FGS enhanced the expression of GCLC and HO-1 but suppressed that of proinflammatory cytokines in including TNF-α and IL-1β in the inflamed lungs. These results suggest that FGS effectively suppresses neutrophilic lung inflammation, which can be associated with, at least in part, FGS-activating anti-inflammatory factor Nrf2. Our results suggest that FGS can be developed as a therapeutic option for the treatment of ALI.
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Dinda B, Debnath S, Mohanta BC, Harigaya Y. Naturally Occurring Triterpenoid Saponins. Chem Biodivers 2010; 7:2327-580. [DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.200800070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Murine metabolism and absorption of lancemaside A, an active compound in the roots of Codonopsis lanceolata. J Nat Med 2010; 64:321-9. [PMID: 20383596 DOI: 10.1007/s11418-010-0415-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2009] [Accepted: 03/01/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Lancemaside A, a triterpenoid saponin isolated from the roots of Codonopsis lanceolata, has been reported to ameliorate the reduction of blood testosterone levels induced by immobilization stress in mice. In the present study, we investigated the metabolism and absorption of lancemaside A in mice. After oral administration of lancemaside A at 100 mg/kg body weight, the unmetabolized compound appeared rapidly in plasma (t (max) = 0.5 h). Lancemaside A has a low bioavailability (1.1%) because of its metabolism by intestinal bacteria and its poor absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Furthermore, we identified four metabolites from the cecum of mice after oral administration of lancemaside A: codonolaside II, echinocystic acid, echinocystic acid 28-O-beta-D: -xylopyranosyl-(1 --> 4)-alpha-L: -rhamnopyranosyl-(1 --> 2)-alpha-L: -arabinopyranosyl ester, and echinocystic acid 28-O-alpha-L: -rhamnopyranosyl-(1 --> 2)-alpha-L: -arabinopyranosyl ester. Among these metabolites, codonolaside II and echinocystic acid were detected in plasma, and their t (max) values were 4 and 8 h, respectively. These findings should be helpful for understanding the mechanism of the biological effect of lancemaside A.
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Wu M, Wu P, Liu M, Xie H, Jiang Y, Wei X. Iridoids from Gentiana loureirii. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2009; 70:746-750. [PMID: 19409581 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2009.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2008] [Revised: 01/15/2009] [Accepted: 03/18/2009] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Iridoid glycosides, 2',3',6'-tri-O-acetyl-4'-O-trans-p-(O-beta-d-glucopyranosyl)coumaroyl-7-ketologanin (1), 2'-O-caffeoylloganic acid (2), 2'-O-p-hydroxybenzoylloganic acid (3), 2'-O-trans-p-coumaroylloganic acid (4), and 2'-O-cis-p-coumaroylloganic acid (5), were isolated from whole plants of Gentiana loureirii along with six known iridoids, 7-ketologanin (6), loganin (7), loganic acid (8), sweroside, boonein, and isoboonein, and three other known compounds. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic means and chemical correlations. The isolated iridoids were evaluated for antibacterial and antioxidant activities, but were either inactive or very weakly active.
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- Min Wu
- Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Conservation and Sustainable Utilization, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510650, China
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Parente JP, da Silva BP. Bioactive Complex Triterpenoid Saponins from the Leguminosae Family. Nat Prod Commun 2009. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x0900400131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Many classes of phytochemical products are finding therapeutic use, for example, complex triterpenoid saponins containing in their structures monoterpene moieties. Some of these compounds possess cytotoxic, anti-HIV and adjuvant activities. This review aims to give an overview of these complex triterpenoid saponins with biological activity from the Leguminosae.
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- José P. Parente
- Laboratório de Química de Plantas Medicinais, Núcleo de Pesquisas de Produtos Naturais, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, PO Box 68045 CEP 21941-971 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química de Plantas Medicinais, Núcleo de Pesquisas de Produtos Naturais, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, PO Box 68045 CEP 21941-971 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Zhou L, Li D, Jiang W, Qin Z, Zhao S, Qiu M, Wu J. Two ellagic acid glycosides from Gleditsia sinensis Lam. with antifungal activity on Magnaporthe grisea. Nat Prod Res 2007; 21:303-9. [PMID: 17479418 DOI: 10.1080/14786410701192702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Two ellagic acid glycosides were isolated by bioassay-guided fractionation from the antimicrobial ethyl acetate fraction of the ethanol extract from Gleditsia sinensis spines, and identified as 3-O-methylellagic acid-4'-(5''-acetyl)-alpha-L-arabinofuranoside (1) and 3-O-methylellagic acid-4'-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside (2). Both compounds were isolated from this plant species for the first time, and 1 is a new compound. The two compounds showed significant antifungal activity against the spore germination of rice blast fungus Magnaporthe grisea, with an IC(50) value of 13.56 microg mL(-1) for 1 and 16.14 microg mL(-1) for 2.
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- Ligang Zhou
- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100094, China
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Harvey DJ. Analysis of carbohydrates and glycoconjugates by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry: An update covering the period 1999-2000. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2006; 25:595-662. [PMID: 16642463 DOI: 10.1002/mas.20080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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This review describes the use of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry for the analysis of carbohydrates and glycoconjugates and continues coverage of the field from the previous review published in 1999 (D. J. Harvey, Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry of carbohydrates, 1999, Mass Spectrom Rev, 18:349-451) for the period 1999-2000. As MALDI mass spectrometry is acquiring the status of a mature technique in this field, there has been a greater emphasis on applications rather than to method development as opposed to the previous review. The present review covers applications to plant-derived carbohydrates, N- and O-linked glycans from glycoproteins, glycated proteins, mucins, glycosaminoglycans, bacterial glycolipids, glycosphingolipids, glycoglycerolipids and related compounds, and glycosides. Applications of MALDI mass spectrometry to the study of enzymes acting on carbohydrates (glycosyltransferases and glycosidases) and to the synthesis of carbohydrates, are also covered.
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- David J Harvey
- Department of Biochemistry, Oxford Glycobiology Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3QU, United Kingdom.
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Hou LF, Dai Y, Xia YF, Gong ZN. Alleviation of Picryl Chloride-Induced Delayed Type Hypersensitivity Reaction by Saponin Fraction of Gleditsia sinensis. Biol Pharm Bull 2006; 29:1056-9. [PMID: 16651747 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.29.1056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of saponin fraction from anomalous fruits of Gleditsia sinensis (SFGS) on picryl chloride-induced delayed type hypersensitivity (PC-DTH) and functions of T lymphocytes and macrophages in mice. SFGS (100, 200 mg/kg), orally administered during either sensitization stage or effector stage, produced remarkable inhibition of PC-DTH. In vitro, SFGS (1, 2, 4 microg/ml) concentration-dependently attenuated concanavalin A (Con A)-elicited mouse splenocyte proliferation and interleukin 2 (IL-2) production. At concentrations of 10 and 20 microg/ml, SFGS inhibited lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced production of nitric oxide and interleukin 1beta (IL-1beta) of mouse peritoneal macrophages. The findings indicate that SFGS attenuates PC-DTH in mice, which is probably mediated by preventing proliferation and differentiation of T cells during the sensitization stage and suppressing activation of macrophages during the effector stage.
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- Li-Fei Hou
- Department of Pharmacology of Chinese Materia Medica, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing
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Wu PL, Lin FW, Wu TS, Kuoh CS, Lee KH, Lee SJ. Cytotoxic and Anti-HIV Principles from the Rhizomes of Begonia nantoensis. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2004; 52:345-9. [PMID: 14993759 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.52.345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Three new compounds: begonanline (1). nantoamide (2). and methyl (S)-glycerate (3). as well as forty-four known compounds have been isolated and characterized from the rhizomes of Begonia nantoensis. The structures of these compounds were determined by spectral analyses and/or X-ray crystallography. Among them, cucurbitacin B (4). dihydrocucurbitacin B (5). cucurbitacin E (6). dihydrocucurbitacin E (7). cucurbitacin I (8). and (-)-auranamide (9). showed cytotoxicity against four human cancer cell lines. 3beta,22alpha-Dihydroxyolean-12-en-29-oic acid (10), indole-3-carboxylic acid (11), 5,7-dihydroxychromone (12), and (-)-catechin (13) demonstrated significant activity against HIV replication in H9 lymphocyte cells.
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- Pei-Lin Wu
- Department of Chemistry, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan.
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Fu LJ, Dai Y, Wang ZT, Zhang M. Inhibition of experimental allergic rhinitis by the n-butanol fraction from the anomalous fruits of Gleditsia sinensis. Biol Pharm Bull 2003; 26:974-7. [PMID: 12843621 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.26.974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This study was conducted to clarify the effect of the n-butanol fraction from the anomalous fruits of Gleditsia sinensis LAM. (NBGS) on experimental allergic rhinitis. NBGS (100, 200, 400 mg/kg, p.o.) dose-dependently inhibited nasal symptoms (sneezing and nasal rubbing) and dye leakage induced by antigen challenge into the nasal cavity of actively sensitized rats. Significant effects were observed at doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg. NBGS (200, 400 mg/kg) also showed a clear inhibition of sneezing and an inhibitory tendency on nasal rubbing induced by histamine in normal rats. At 400 mg/kg, it significantly reduced dye leakage induced by histamine into the nasal cavity of rats. Terfenadine (10 mg/kg, p.o.), an antihistaminic drug, clearly inhibited the nasal symptoms and the amount of dye leakage induced by antigen or histamine. Furthermore, NBGS significantly reduced in vitro histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells triggered by compound 48/80 at concentrations of 30 and 100 microg/ml. These results suggest that NBGS may be clinically effective in alleviating the nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis, probably by inhibiting both histamine release from mast cells and nasal vascular permeability.
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- Lin-Jun Fu
- Department of Pharmacology of Chinese Materia Medica, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing
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Separation of isoquinoline alkaloids and saponins by microemulsion electrokinetic chromatography with anionic and cationic surfactants. Chromatographia 2002. [DOI: 10.1007/bf02492472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Dai Y, Chan YP, Chu LM, Bu PPH. Antiallergic and anti-inflammatory properties of the ethanolic extract from Gleditsia sinensis. Biol Pharm Bull 2002; 25:1179-82. [PMID: 12230113 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.25.1179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This study was carried out to determine the effects of the 70% ethanolic extract from the anomalous fruits of Gleditsia sinensis LAM. (AFGS) on experimental allergic reactions and inflammation. AFGS (200, 500, 1000 mg/kg, p.o.) dose-dependently inhibited the systemic anaphylactic shock induced by compound 48/80 in mice and cutaneous reactions induced by histamine or serotonin in rats. At doses of 500 and 1000 mg/kg, AFGS showed a clear inhibition on homologous passive cutaneous anaphylaxis in rats. In vitro, AFGS significantly reduced histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells triggered by compound 48/80 at concentrations of 20 and 50 micro/ml. Moreover, AFGS (500, 1000 mg/kg, p.o.) showed a significant inhibition on the hind paw edema in rats and ear swelling in mice caused by carrageenin and croton oil, respectively. It also clearly inhibited the vascular permeability induced by acetic acid in mice at a dose of 1000 mg/kg. These findings demonstrate that the ethanolic extract from the anomalous fruits of Gleditsia sinensis possesses antiallergic and anti-inflammatory activities, which may be mediated by reducing the release of mediators such as histamine from mast cells and weakening the inflammatory action of these mediators.
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- Yue Dai
- Department of Biology and Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin
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Fu H, Koike K, Zheng Q, Mitsunaga K, Jia Z, Nikaido T, Lin W, Guo D, Zhang L. Fargosides A-E, triterpenoid saponins from Holboellia fargesii. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2001; 49:999-1002. [PMID: 11515592 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.49.999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Five new triterpenoid saponins, fargosides A, B, C, D, and E, were isolated from the roots of Holboellia fargesii. The structures of fargosides A-E were elucidated on the basis of chemical and physicochemical evidence and found to be 3beta,20alpha-dihydroxy-29-norolean-12-en-28-oic acid 3-O-beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1-->2)-beta-D-glucopyranoside (1), 3beta,20alpha,24-trihydroxy-29-norolean-12-en-28-oic acid 23-O-beta-D-fucopyranosyl-(1-->2)-[alpha-L-arabinopyranosyl-(1-->3)]-beta-D-glucopyranoside (2), 3beta,23-dihydroxy-30-norolean-2,20(29)-dien-28-oic acid 3-O-alpha-L-arabinopyranosyl-(1-->2)-[beta-D-glucopyranosyluronic acid-(1-->3)]-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside (3), 3beta,23-dihydroxy-30-norolean-12,20(29)-dien-28-oic acid 3-O-methyl beta-D-glucopyranosyluronate-(1-->3)-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside (4), and 3beta,23-dihydroxy-olean-12-en-28-oic acid 3-O-methyl beta-D-glucopyranosyluronate-(1-->3)-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside (5), respectively.
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- H Fu
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, Funabashi, Chiba, Japan
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Zhang Z, Koike K, Jia Z, Nikaido T, Guo D, Zheng J. Triterpenoidal saponins from Gleditsia sinensis. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 1999; 52:715-722. [PMID: 10570830 DOI: 10.1016/s0031-9422(99)00238-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Six bisdesmosidic triterpenoidal saponins, gleditsiosides H-K and gleditsia saponins C' and E', were isolated from the anomalous fruits of Gleditsia sinensis. Their structures were established by a combination of extensive NMR (DEPT, DQF-COSY, HETCOR, HOHAHA, HMBC and ROESY) studies and chemical degradation.
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- Z Zhang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, Chiba, Japan
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