Armillaramide, a new sphingolipid from the fungus Armillaria mellea.

abstract：:Four new naphthylisoquinoline alkaloids, the 5,8'-coupled ancistroyafungines A-C (1-3) and the 5,1'-linked ancistroyafungine D (4), have been isolated from the stem bark of an as yet unidentified Ancistrocladus (Ancistrocladaceae) liana recently discovered near the village Yafunga, in the North-Central region of the D...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Kavatsurwa SM,Lombe BK,Feineis D,Dibwe DF,Maharaj V,Awale S,Bringmann G

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychotria is a complex genus whose neotropical species are known by the presence of glucosidic monoterpene indole alkaloids. These compounds are able to display a large range of effects on the central nervous system, such as anxiolytic, antidepressant, analgesic, and impairment of learning and memory acquisition. The...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Farias FM,Passos CS,Arbo MD,Barros DM,Gottfried C,Steffen VM,Henriques AT

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five new koumine-type alkaloids (1-5) along with six known ones were isolated from the roots of Gelsemium elegans. Their structures with absolute configurations were elucidated on the basis of NMR spectroscopy and electronic circular dichroism spectral analyses. The inhibitory effects of compounds 1-11 on the viabilit...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Zhang W,Zhang SY,Wang GY,Li NP,Chen MF,Gu JH,Zhang DM,Wang L,Ye WC

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine whether the two major compounds of Erythrina lysistemon are active principles accounting for Erythrina estrogenic effects, we used a postmenopause-like model of ovariectomized Wistar rats to evaluate their effects on some menopausal problems. Ovariectomized rats were orally treated either with compound 1 ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Mvondo MA,Njamen D,Fomum ST,Wandji J,Vollmer G

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malaria is one of the most devastating infectious diseases in the developing world. Until now, only one candidate malaria vaccine RTS,S/AS01 has shown modest protection in phase 3 trial in African infants. Hence the treatment of malaria still depends on the current chemotherapeutic drugs. Considering the resistance of...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Jin H,Xu Z,Cui K,Zhang T,Lu W,Huang J

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antimicrobial activity of ethanol, acetone and aqueous extracts of the aerial parts of Pseudognaphalium moritzianum was evaluated. Ethanol and acetone extracts showed activity against Staphlococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The aqueous extract was active against S. aureus and P. aer...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Rangel D,Garcia I,Velasco J,Buitrago D,Velazco E

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The flavonoids are a heterogeneous group of ubiquitous plant polyphenols that abound in the human diet and are endowed with several biological activities, including immunomodulating and antioxidant activities. The bioactivity of flavonoids is tightly correlated with their chemical structure and action mechanisms, most...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Ielpo MT,Basile A,Miranda R,Moscatiello V,Nappo C,Sorbo S,Laghi E,Ricciardi MM,Ricciardi L,Vuotto ML

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new flavone, 4'-hydroxy-6,7-methylenedioxy-3-methoxyflavone 1, and two other nucleosides, ribavirin 2 and adenosine 3, were isolated from the leaves of Dulacia egleri. The nucleosides were identified by spectroscopic techniques (1D, 2D-NMR) while the structure of the flavonoid was established by 1D, 2D-NMR analysis,...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： de Novais LMR,de Arueira CCO,Ferreira LF,Ribeiro TAN,Sousa PT Jr,Jacinto MJ,de Carvalho MG,Judice WAS,Jesus LOP,de Souza AA,Torquato HFV,Paredes-Gamero EJ,Silva VC

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first chemical examination of roots of the traditionally used medicinal plant Talinum triangulare (Portulacaceae) from Nigeria led to the isolation of two new C-methylated flavonoids, 5,6-dimethoxy-7-hydroxy-8-methyl-flavone (1), 5,6-dimethoxy-8-methyl-2-phenyl-7H-1-benzopyran-7-one (2), and one new α-pyrone deriv...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Umeokoli BO,Muharini R,Okoye FB,Ajiwe VI,Akpuaka MU,Lin W,Liu Z,Proksch P

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Silymarin, a standardised extract of Silybum marianum (milk thistle), comprises mainly of silybin, with dehydrosilybin (DHSB), quercetin, taxifolin, silychristin and a number of other compounds which are known to possess a range of salutary effects. Indeed, there is evidence for their role in reducing tumour growth, p...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Zholobenko A,Modriansky M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chiratone (1), a rare new chiratane type triterpenoid, together with five known triterpenoids were isolated from the rhizomes of Drynaria fortunei (Kunze) J. Sm. The structure was characterized as 20β-hydroxychiratan-22-one on the basis of extensive 1D and 2D NMR, and MS spectroscopic analyses, and was further confirm...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Liang YH,Wang W,Yu SW,Ye M,He XH,Gong NB,Lu Y,Khan IA,Guo DA

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three new xanthones, oblongixanthone F-H (1-3), along with eight known xanthones (4-11), were isolated from an EtOAc extract of the twigs of Garcinia oblongifolia. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis including 1D- and 2D-NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. The antidiabetic effects of all iso...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Trinh BT,Quach TT,Bui DN,Staerk D,Nguyen LD,Jäger AK

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The secondary metabolite pattern of Eryngium tricuspidatum has been found to be dominated by C17 acetylene oxylipins, according to the chemistry reported in the literature for the genus Eryngium. Two new oxylipins, 11-acetoxy-falcarindiol (4) and 1,2-dihydro-11-acetoxy-falcarindiol (5) have been isolated, along with m...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Djebara A,Ciavatta ML,Mathieu V,Colin M,Bitam F,Carbone M,Gavagnin M

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five pyrrolizidine alkaloids have been isolated from Heliotropium subulatum and tested for their antimicrobial activity. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Singh B,Sahu PM,Singh S

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aqueous extract of the stem bark of Mangifera indica and ethanolic extract of the roots of Pluchea ovalis has been studied on rat tracheal smooth muscle in vitro. The extract of M. indica at 1, 2 and 4 mg/ml and that of P. ovalis at 0.25, 0.5 and 1 mg/ml relaxed, dose-dependently, the rat tracheal smooth muscle strip ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Agbonon A,Eklu-Gadegbeku K,Aklikokou K,Essien K,Akpagana K,Gbeassor M

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phytochemical investigations on Physalis. alkekengi L. var. franchetii, a widespread traditional Chinese medicine, led to the isolation and identification of three new sesquiterpenoids physalisitins A-C (1-3). Their structures were elucidated by NMR and HRESIMS analysis, and their absolute configurations were determin...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Zhang JL,Zhou FF,Li YZ,Feng T,Jiang LL,Jiang RW,Zhang XX,Li XD

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new triterpene, 3beta-19alpha-dihydroxy-30-norurs-12-ene (1), has been isolated from the methanolic extract of Debregeasia salicifolia stems. Its structure has been elucidated with the help of one- and two-dimensional NMR and NOE studies. Lupeol, beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol and oleanolic acid are also reported for...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Akbar E,Riaz M,Malik A

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two new alkaloids were isolated from the bark of Sarcomelicope megistophylla. Cyclomegistine B (1), a new quinolone alkaloid, that possesses a rare cyclobuta[b]quinoline ring system and sarcomejine B (2) which is a quinolone alkaloid with an unusual side chain. The structure of both compounds was elucidated on the bas...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Mitaku S,Fokialakis N,Magiatis P,Tillequin F

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Smyrnium olusatrum (Apiaceae), well known as wild celery, is a biennal celery-scented plant used for many centuries as a vegetable, then abandoned after the introduction of celery. In the present work, the essential oil obtained from inflorescences and the amounts of its main constituents isofuranodiene, curzerene and...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Quassinti L,Maggi F,Barboni L,Ricciutelli M,Cortese M,Papa F,Garulli C,Kalogris C,Vittori S,Bramucci M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three new furoquinoline alkaloids, leptanoines A-C (1-3) along with three known compounds (4-6) were isolated from the leaves of Evodia lepta. Their structures were identified by interpretation of their spectroscopic data as well as comparison with those reported in the literature. In addition, all isolated compounds ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Sichaem J,Jirasirichote A,Sapasuntikul K,Khumkratok S,Sawasdee P,Do TM,Tip-pyang S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacognostic survey has been carried out in one of the most isolated mountainous area in Europe: the village of Lepushe and its surrounding territory, in the Northern Albanian Alps. Approximately 70 botanical taxa and 160 preparations, mainly derived from plants, but also derived from ani...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Pieroni A,Dibra B,Grishaj G,Grishaj I,Gjon Maçai S

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sardinian wild Euphorbia pithyusa, E. semiperfoliata, E. dendroides and E. characias seed oils were analyzed for their fatty acids, unsaponifiable and tocopherol content. Total tocopherol content showed a wide variability, ranging from 939 mg/kg in E. semiperfoliata seeds to its absence in E. characias. The results on...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Bruni R,Muzzoli M,Ballero M,Loi MC,Fantin G,Poli F,Sacchetti G

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acteoside, which belongs to the family of phenylethanoid glycosides (PhGs), has extensive biological activities, including strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotect, and cell apoptosis regulation. Like other PhGs compounds, the fate of acteoside in the gut for both parent polyphenols and their degradation p...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Su D,Li W,Xu Q,Liu Y,Song Y,Feng Y

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five vibralactone derivatives containing γ, δ, ε-lactone cores, namely vibralactones X (1), Y (2), and Z1-Z3 (3-5), together with the known vibralactone, have been isolated from cultures of the basidiomycete Boreostereum vibrans. Compounds 3-5 possessed a novel bis-γ-lactone group which was found in vibralactone deriv...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Duan KT,Li ZH,Yu X,Yuan QX,Wang WX,Li J,Chen HP,Feng T,Liu JK

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The methanol extracts of leaves, root and stem barks of Horsfieldia helwigii and Melia azedarach showed a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. The activity was increased on fractionation (petrol, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate), particularly in the petrol fraction of the leaves of H. helwigii and dichlorometane f...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Khan MR,Kihara M,Omoloso AD

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four new compounds, including three new steroids (1-3) and one new sesquiterpene (6), and two new natural products (4-5), as well as three known steroids (7-9) were isolated from the twigs of Turraea pubescens. Compounds 3-5 are C₂₂ steroids isolated from the Meliaceae family for the first time. Their structures were ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Yuan CM,Tang GH,Wang XY,Zhang Y,Cao MM,Li XH,Li Y,Li SL,Di YT,He HP,Hao XJ,Hua HM

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aqueous extract of Crinum giganteum given intraperitoneally at doses of 6.25, 12.5 and 25 mg/kg in rats prolonged the duration of pentobarbital sleeping time and in mice reduced spontaneous motor activity, decreased the exploratory activity and attenuated amphetamine-induced stereotype behavior. The intraperitonea...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Amos S,Binda L,Akah P,Wambebe C,Gamaniel K

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caesalpinone A (1), a new type of gorgonane sesquiterpenoid containing an unprecedented 1,15-bridge, along with ten known sesquiterpenoids (2-11) were isolated from the pods of Caesalpinia spinosa Kuntze (Tara). The structure of caesalpinone A was elucidated based on its 1D and 2D NMR spectra. The absolute configurati...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Mu W,Tang H,Li Y,He D,Ma R,Wang L

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effect of caffeoylserotonin (CaS) on THP-1 monocyte migration and adhesion to fibronectin in response to MCP-1. CaS decreased monocyte adhesion and migration induced by MCP-1, together with CCR2 expression and α5β1 integrin, and activated β1 integrin expression on the cell surface. CaS also inhibit...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Yoon JH,Kim HE,Choi JY,Bae HJ,Lee SG

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheum palmatum Linn has been widely applied in the clinical treatment of diabetes mellitus. It has been found that emodin as the major bioactive component of R. palmatum L exhibits the competency to activate peroxisomal proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARgamma) in vitro. So the aim of this study was to evaluat...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Xue J,Ding W,Liu Y

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00