Preliminary evaluation of inhibition of matrix-metalloprotease MMP-2 and MMP-9 by Passiflora edulis and P foetida aqueous extracts.

abstract：:The essential oil from the aerial parts of Seseli annuum, wild-growing in Serbia, was obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed using GC and GC/MS. A total of 43 components were identified representing 96.5% of S. annuum oil. The most abundant compounds were germacrene D (29.8%), sabinene (10.3%), beta-ocimene Z (9.8...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Milosavljević S,Tesević V,Vucković I,Jadranin M,Vajs V,Soković M,Janaćković P,Jovanović A

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A phytochemical investigation of the chloroform leaf extract of Alchornea latifolia has been undertaken. Along with the triterpenoids taraxerone, friedelin, epifriedelinol, and taraxerol, the plant also contains seco-3,4-friedelin (dihydroputranjivic acid) (1) and seco-3,4-taraxerone (2). These A-ring-opened triterpen...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Setzer WN,Shen X,Bates RB,Burns JR,McClure KJ,Zhang P,Moriarity DM,Lawton RO

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fruits of Piper tuberculatum Jacq yielded piperine S (1) and N-(12,13,14-trimethoxydihydrocinnamoyl)-delta(3)-piperidin-2-one (2). Their complete NMR analysis based on one- and two-dimensional experiments is reported. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： de O Chaves MC,de F Júnior AG,de O Santos BV

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last 20 years, wine phenolic compounds have received increasing interest since several epidemiological studies have suggested associations between regular consumption of moderate amount of wine and prevention of certain chronic pathologies, such as neurodegenerative diseases. This study was aimed to investigate...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Giacoppo S,Galuppo M,Lombardo GE,Ulaszewska MM,Mattivi F,Bramanti P,Mazzon E,Navarra M

更新日期：2015-06-01 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：:This investigation focuses on the in vitro neuroactive properties of pinostrobin, a substituted flavanone from Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. of the Fabaceae family. We demonstrate that pinostrobin inhibits voltage-gated sodium channels of mammalian brain (IC(50)=23 µM) based on the ability of this substance to suppress t...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Nicholson RA,David LS,Pan RL,Liu XM

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four new aristolochic acid derivatives aristchamic A (1), aristchamic B (2), aristochamic C (3a), aristchamic D (3b) and one new aristolactam aristolactam-CV (4), together with 10 known compounds (5-14), were isolated from the rhizomes of Aristolochia championii. Their structures were assigned by detailed analysis of ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Wang X,Shi GR,Liu YF,Li L,Chen RY,Yu DQ

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three new mixed terpenoids, tricycloalternarenes (TCAs) F-H (1-3), together with ten known tricycloalternarenes (4-13), were isolated from the Czapek's culture of an endophytic fungus Ulocladium sp. Their structures were identified by extensive spectroscopic experiments (NMR and MS) and comparison with literature data...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Wang QX,Bao L,Yang XL,Guo H,Ren B,Guo LD,Song FH,Wang WZ,Liu HW,Zhang LX

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the bioactive compounds in goji have been thoroughly identified and quantified, little information is available on the bitter compounds in the berries, and no systematic works on the substances responsible for their bitterness have been performed. Herein, the substances contributing to the bitterness of berri...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Qian D,Chen J,Lai C,Kang L,Xiao S,Song J,Xie J,Huang L

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Investigators and sponsors of dietary supplement research need to know the relevant regulatory requirements and how to comply with them. This brief review describes how research on dietary supplements is regulated by FDA. In general, whether an FDA sanctioned Investigational New Drug (IND) application is required for ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Chen ST

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four new triterpenoids, sweriyunnangenin A (1), sweriyunnanosides A (2), B (3) and C (4), along with nineteen known compounds (5-23) were isolated from Swertia yunnanensis. Based on extensive spectroscopic analyses (1D- and 2D-NMR, HRESIMS, UV, IR, [α]D), the structures of sweriyunnangenin A (1), sweriyunnanosides A (...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Cao TW,Geng CA,Jiang FQ,Ma YB,He K,Zhou NJ,Zhang XM,Zhou J,Chen JJ

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two new benzofuran derivatives, 2-(4'-hydroxybenzyl)-5,6-methylenedioxy-benzofuran (1) and 2-(4'-hydroxybenzoyl)-5,6-methylenedioxy-benzofuran (2), along with 8 known compounds were isolated from 60% EtOH extract of the fibrous roots of Liriope spicata var. prolifera. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of e...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Hu ZF,Chen LL,Qi J,Wang YH,Zhang H,Yu BY

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nineteen secolignans (1-19), including five new ones (1-5), were isolated from the whole plant of Peperomia dindygulensis. Their structures including stereochemistry were determined by spectroscopic methods, in particular NMR and electronic CD (ECD) analysis. All the isolates were evaluated for their inhibitory activi...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Sun RF,Zhu CC,Yang Y,Yu NJ

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phytochemical investigation of Tephrosia vogelii seedpods led to the isolation of twelve compounds: vogelisoflavone A (1), vogelisoflavone B (2), isopongaflavone (3), onogenin, luteolin, 4',7-dihydroxy-3'-methoxyflavanone, trans-p-hydroxycinnamic acid, tephrosin, 2-methoxygliricidol, dehydrorotenone, 6a,12a-dehydro-α-...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Owor RO,Derese S,Bedane KG,Zühlke S,Ndakala A,Spiteller M

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracts of the leaves of Securinega leucopyrus exhibited a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Bakshu LM,Jeevan Ram A,Venkata Raju R

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study investigates the effect of in vivo administration of alcoholic extract of Tinospora cordifolia whole plant (ALTC) on the proliferation and myeloid differentiation of bone marrow hematopoietic precursor cells in mice bearing a transplantable T cell lymphoma of spontaneous origin designated as Dalton's...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Singh SM,Singh N,Shrivastava P

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The estrogenic activity of a polyphenolic extract of the leaves of Epimedium brevicornum and five fractions obtained by solid-phase extraction were investigated using estrogen-responsive bioassays, a yeast cell assay and the Ishikawa Var-I assay. The extract was found to exhibit significant estrogenic activity in both...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： De Naeyer A,Pocock V,Milligan S,De Keukeleire D

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemical and biocatalytic synthesis of seven previously undescribed marchantin A ester derivatives has been presented. Chemical synthesis afforded three peresterified bisbibenzyl products (TE1-TE3), while enzymatic method, using lipase, produced regioselective monoester derivatives (ME1-ME4). The antiproliferative act...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Novakovic M,Simić S,Koračak L,Zlatović M,Ilic-Tomic T,Asakawa Y,Nikodinovic-Runic J,Opsenica I

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lanaroflavone (1), a biflavonoid isolated from the methanol extract of the aerial part of Campnosperma panamense by bioguided fractionation, has been assessed for in vitro antiprotozoal activity. Lanaroflavone showed both antimalarial and leishmanicidal activities, but was inactive against Chagas disease vector, Trypa...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Weniger B,Vonthron-Sénécheau C,Arango GJ,Kaiser M,Brun R,Anton R

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:7-O-methylvariecolortide A (1), variecolortide B (2), and variecolortide C (3), the rare variecolortides existing in racemic manner, were isolated from an endolichenic fungal strain Eurotium sp. (No. 17-11-8-1). With the chiral HPLC technology, (-)-(S)-7-O-methylvariecolortide A (1a), (+)-(R)-7-O-methylvariecolortide ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Chen GD,Bao YR,Huang YF,Hu D,Li XX,Guo LD,Li J,Yao XS,Gao H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dichloromethane extract of propolis (DCME) originating from Pitcairn Island demonstrated potent cytotoxicity against triple-negative MDA-MB-231 human breast carcinoma cells. The results from MTT assay showed that DCME inhibits the growth of the cancer cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner and upon the cell growth...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Georgieva K,Trusheva B,Uzunova V,Stoyanova T,Valcheva V,Popova M,Tzoneva R,Bankova V

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bakuchicin is a furanocoumarin isolated from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia, which is used in oriental medicine. However, limited information on the pharmacokinetics of bakuchicin is available and in addition, no determined method has been devised to quantify bakuchicin levels in the plasma. In the present study, w...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Jo JH,Kim JH,Lee HS,Jeong GS,Lee JM,Lee S

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inhibitory activity of alpha-amylase and the phytochemical composition of Cedrus libani essential oils obtained from wood, leaves and cones were investigated. The C. libani woods oil exhibit an IC(50) value of 0.14 mg/ml, whereas the leaves and cones oils were devoid of any significant activity. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Loizzo MR,Saab AM,Statti GA,Menichini F

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five new guaiane-type sesquiterpenoids were obtained from the roots of Daphne genkwa. Their gross structures were established by extensive spectroscopic analyses. Attempts on the assignment of the relative configurations were unsuccessful when based on the NOESY correlations. Therefore, NMR chemical shift calculations...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Wang J,Ren Q,Zhang YY,Guo R,Lin B,Huang XX,Song SJ

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five rare sesquiterpene lactone dimers, vlasouliolides E-I, were isolated from Vladimiria souliei. Their chemical structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis. Furthermore, 2 and 4 were unambiguously confirmed by Cu-Kα X-ray crystallographic analysis. Compounds 1, 2, 4 and 5 exhibited significant anti-inflamma...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Wu ZL,Wang JX,Chen LP,Dong HY,Li HL,Zhang WD

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：:Combinations of thyme, cowslip and liquorice roots are often used in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections. Therefore the volatile fraction of herbal teas prepared from thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and the effect of combining with cowslip (Primula veris/P. elatior) and liquorice roots (Glycyrrhiza glabra) on ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Tschiggerl C,Bucar F

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Goniothalamus macrophyllus (Blume) Hook. f. & Thoms. is a plant widely distributed in Malaysia. The aim of this study is to identify compounds from the roots of G. macrophyllus. The ground roots were extracted with aqueous methanol and partitioned sequentially with n-hexane, chloroform and butanol. Purification from t...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Abdullah N,Sahibul-Anwar H,Ideris S,Hasuda T,Hitotsuyanagi Y,Takeya K,Diederich M,Choo C

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wedelia (Sphagneticola trilobata, Syn. Wedelia trilobata), a notoriously invasive agricultural weed, can inhibit the growth and development of crops in the field. Eight new eudesmanolides (1-8), along with twelve known congeners (9-20), were isolated and identified from the flowers of Wedelia. Their chemical structure...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Sun L,Wang Z,Wang Y,Xu J,He X

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cranberry procyanidins and quercetin derivatives are considered possible active compounds against urinary tract infections (UTIs). In this paper a small group (n=6) of healthy subjects consumed a product containing 360mg of cranberry extract (42.6% w/w of PAC-A and 14.6% w/w of PAC-B) and 200mg of quercetin. Urine sam...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Peron G,Sut S,Pellizzaro A,Brun P,Voinovich D,Castagliuolo I,Dall'Acqua S

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00