In vitro cytotoxicity of 11 Panamanian plants.

abstract：:Glutamate-induced excitotoxicity is a key pathological mechanism in many neurological disease states. Ecdysterones derived from Rhaponticum carthamoides (Willd.) Iljin (RCI) have been shown to alleviate glutamate-induced neuronal damage; although their mechanism of action is unclear, some data suggest that they enhanc...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Wu J,Gao L,Shang L,Wang G,Wei N,Chu T,Chen S,Zhang Y,Huang J,Wang J,Lin R

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Panax ginseng is an indigenous medicinal herb and has traditionally been used among Asian population for relief of many human ailments. We investigated the prophylactic role of Korean P. ginseng extract (KG) against X-ray irradiation-induced emesis in an acute rat pica model. Rats were treated with KG (12.5, 25, 50 mg...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Balaji Raghavendran HR,Rekha S,Cho HK,Jang SS,Son CG

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of our search for biologically active anti-osteoporotic agents that enhance the differentiation and mineralization of osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells, we identified the ginsenoside Rd as the most active compound among ginsenosides. In this study, we showed that Rd stimulates osteoblastic differentiation and minera...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Kim DY,Park YG,Quan HY,Kim SJ,Jung MS,Chung SH

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A fast and efficient method for the isolation of the C-glucosidated xanthones mangiferin and isomangiferin from the South-African plant Cyclopia genistoides was developed for the first time. The procedure involved extraction, liquid-liquid partitioning with ethyl acetate and subsequent precipitation of mangiferin and ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Kokotkiewicz A,Luczkiewicz M,Pawlowska J,Luczkiewicz P,Sowinski P,Witkowski J,Bryl E,Bucinski A

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flos Chrysanthemi (the flower of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.) is widely used in China as a food and traditional Chinese medicine for many diseases. Luteolin and apigenin are two main bioactive components in Flos Chrysanthemi, and chrysoeriol and diosmetin are two methylated metabolites of luteolin in vivo by cathe...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Chen Z,Kong S,Song F,Li L,Jiang H

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In our ongoing efforts of finding natural fungicides to fight food and feed spoilage during production and storage, the antifungal potential of Ghanaian Uvaria chamae P. Beauv. was investigated, with emphasis on plant metabolites targeting the fungal plasma membrane (PM) H(+)-ATPase. Ethyl acetate extract of U. chamae...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Kongstad KT,Wubshet SG,Kjellerup L,Winther AM,Staerk D

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new coumestan, 1,3,9-trihydroxy-8-methoxycoumestan, named flemicoumestan A 1 together with nine isoflavone-related compounds were isolated from the ethyl acetate extract of the roots of Flemingia philippinensis. Their structures were elucidated and confirmed by spectroscopic methods and literature data. Compounds 3 ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Li L,Deng X,Zhang L,Shu P,Qin M

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The irritant potential of total methanolic extract and five triterpenoids newly isolated from the leaves of Ficus carica investigated by open mouse ear assay. Total methanolic extract, calotropenyl acetate, methyl maslinate and lupeol acetate showed potent and persistent irritant effects. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Saeed MA,Sabir AW

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alkaloids comprise one of the largest groups of plant secondary metabolites including vinca alkaloids. The ability of six alkaloids from Veratrum lobelianum, one from Veratrum nigrum and three from Peganum nigellastrum to modify transport activity of MDR1 was studied. Flow-cytometry in a multidrug-resistant human MDR1...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Ivanova A,Serly J,Christov V,Stamboliyska B,Molnar J

更新日期：2011-06-01 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：:Eight new dihydrobenzofuran neolignans, pinnatifidanin C I-VIII (1-8), together with two known analogs (9-10) were isolated from the seeds of Crataegus pinnatifida. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analyses, especially 1D, 2D NMR and CD spectra. The cytotoxic activities of all isolates against human c...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Huang XX,Zhou CC,Li LZ,Peng Y,Lou LL,Liu S,Li DM,Ikejima T,Song SJ

更新日期：2013-12-01 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：:Five new lanostane triterpenoids, ganoderic acid XL1 (1), ganoderic acid XL2 (2), 20-hydroxy-ganoderic acid AM1 (3), ganoderenic acid AM1 (4) and ganoderesin C (5), together with five known triterpenoids (6-10) were isolated from the fruiting bodies of Ganoderma theaecolum. Chemical structures were elucidated on the b...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Liu LY,Chen H,Liu C,Wang HQ,Kang J,Li Y,Chen RY

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study investigated the effects of isopulegol, a monoterpene alcohol, in PTZ-induced convulsions and verified possible involved mechanisms. Saline, isopulegol or diazepam were intraperitonealy injected 30 min before PTZ. The latency for development of convulsions and mortality, as well as the mortality prot...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Silva MI,Silva MA,de Aquino Neto MR,Moura BA,de Sousa HL,de Lavor EP,de Vasconcelos PF,Macêdo DS,de Sousa DP,Vasconcelos SM,de Sousa FC

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zuo-Jin-Wan (ZJW) has been used to treat hepatocellular carcinoma in Asia. This study was to determine whether ZJW and its components blocked activator protein 1 (AP-1) and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) activities as well as tumor promotion in hepatoblastoma HepG2 cells. ZJW and its components, Coptis chinensis and Evodia...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Chao DC,Lin LJ,Kao ST,Huang HC,Chang CS,Liang JA,Wu SL,Hsiang CY,Ho TY

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four new cycloartane triterpenoids, 1α,3β-dihydroxy-16-keto-24(31)-en-cycloartane (1), 31-methoxyl-passifloic acid (2), cyclopassifloside XIV (3), and cyclopassifloside XV (4), together with six known compounds (5-10) were isolated from Passiflora edulis Sims. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of extensive...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Xu FQ,Wang N,Fan WW,Zi CT,Zhao HS,Hu JM,Zhou J

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tunicyclin L (1), cyclo (L-Pro1-Gly-L-Phe1-L-Ile-L-Pro2-L-Phe2 -L-Thr-L-Val), and 11 known compounds, including one cyclic peptide (2), eight carboline alkaloids (3 -10), one lignan (11) and one flavone (12) were isolated from the roots of Psammosilene tunicoides. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of exten...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Hou Y,Wang M,Sun C,Peng C,Zhang Y,Li X

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Euphorbia aellenii Rech. f. (Euphorbiaceae) afforded a cytotoxic chloroform fraction from which two new esters of 6(17)-epoxylathyrol were identified (1 and 2). The structure of these compounds was elucidated by spectroscopic methods. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Ayatollahi AM,Ghanadian M,Afsharypuor S,Choudhary MI,Kobarfard F,Rahmati M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Australian native plants have a long history of therapeutic use in indigenous cultures, however, they have been poorly studied scientifically. We analysed the effects of 14 plant derived compounds from the species Pilidiostigma glabrum, Myoporum montanum, Geijera parviflora, and Rhodomyrtus psidioides for their potent...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Adams DH,Shou Q,Wohlmuth H,Cowin AJ

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Total sennosides concentration is a very important factor when rhubarb and senna will be used as crude drugs. However, one-step analytical technique for total sennosides has not been reported except HPLC. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for total sennosides concentration by using the combination of anti-s...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Morinaga O,Uto T,Sakamoto S,Tanaka H,Shoyama Y

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：:The use of herbal drugs for the prevention and treatment of various health ailments has been in practice from time immemorial. Generally it is believed that the risk associated with herbal drugs is very less, but reports on serious reactions are indicating to the need for development of effective marker systems for is...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Sahoo N,Manchikanti P,Dey S

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：:Five rare dichloro aromatic polyketides (1-5) were obtained from an endophytic fungus Penicillium sp., along with five known metabolites (6-10). Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic analysis, Mosher methods, as well as [Rh2(OCOCF3)4]-induced electronic circular dichroism (ECD) experiments. Compo...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Yang MH,Li TX,Wang Y,Liu RH,Luo J,Kong LY

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：: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：:The crude methanolic extracts of Hygrophila scricta and Peperomia pellucida were fractionated into petrol, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and butanol. All the crude extracts and the fractions exhibited a very good level of broad spectrum antibacterial activity. The fractions were more active than the crude extracts. T...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Khan MR,Omoloso AD

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new sesquiterpene lactone, 7alpha,10alpha-epoxy-1alpha(H),5alpha(H)-guaia-3,11(13)-dien-8alpha,12-olide, was isolated from the leaves of Hedyosmum arborescens. The structure of this unusual 7,10-epoxy-guaianolide was determined by spectroscopic methods, particularly one- and two-dimensional 1H and 13C NMR. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Bercion S,Couppe de K Martin MA,Baltaze JP,Bourgeois P

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of new Lycopodium alkaloids, namely 1-epi-malycorin A (1), 1-epi-17S-hydroxymalycorin A (2), 6α-hydroxyphlegmariurine A (3), 2S,4R-dihydroxyfawcettimine (4), and 16-hydroxylycodine (5), together with 24 known ones, have been isolated from the club moss Phlegmariurus henryi. The structures of the new compounds...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Liu YC,Su J,Wu XD,Zhang ZJ,Fan M,Zhu QF,He J,Li XN,Peng LY,Cheng X,Zhao QS

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Illicium verum is a well known spice in traditional Indian system for its therapeutic potential. The present study was aimed to evaluate the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase inhibitory (BChE) activity of standardized extracts of I. verum and its oil. Present study confirmed that anethole contribut...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Bhadra S,Mukherjee PK,Kumar NS,Bandyopadhyay A

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00