A new steroidal saponin from Solanum sisymbriifolium roots.

abstract：:Curcuphenol is a sesquiterpene isolated from sponges and plants having several significant biological activities. The present study explored its effect on cell proliferation and apoptosis in Caco-2 human colon cancer cells. It was demonstrated that curcuphenol in concentrations in the range of 29-116 µg/ml inhibited c...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Rodrigo G,Almanza GR,Cheng Y,Peng J,Hamann M,Duan RD,Akesson B

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diplacone (1) and mimulone (2), two geranylated flavanones, have previously shown anti-inflammatory and antiradical activity in vitro. The present study aimed to evaluate their activity in vivo on a model of colitis induced in Wistar rats by an oral administration of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS). Diplacone (1) and mim...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Vochyánová Z,Bartošová L,Bujdáková V,Fictum P,Husník R,Suchý P,Šmejkal K,Hošek J

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The phytochemical studies on the aerial parts of Digitalis davisiana Heywood led to the isolation of three undescribed phenylethanoid glycosides named as digidavisoside A (5), digidavisoside B (7), and davisoside (8), along with 9 known compounds, ferruginoside B (1), isolugrandoside (2), lugrandoside (3), maxoside (4...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Kutluay VM,Ishiuchi K,Makino T,Saracoglu I

更新日期：2019-06-01 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：:Before the design of brucine-containing transdermal formulations, the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of brucine following transdermal administration should be evaluated. In this study, the effect of addition of ethanol on solubility of bruicne was investigated and 20% ethanol was added into PBS to obtain 10mg/m...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Chen J,Hu W,Qu YQ,Dong J,Gu W,Gao Y,Fang Y,Fang F,Chen ZP,Cai BC

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of the aqueous extract of the leaf of Euphrasia officinale on blood glucose levels in normal and alloxan-diabetic rats were investigated. The treatment of alloxan-induced diabetic rats brought down the raised glucose levels, while the extract was devoid of hypoglycemic effect in normal rats. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Porchezhian E,Ansari SH,Shreedharan NK

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beyond its role in the activation of protein C, the endothelial cell protein C receptor (EPCR) plays an important role in the cytoprotective pathway. EPCR can be shed from the cell surface, which is mediated by tumor necrosis factor-α converting enzyme (TACE). Polyozellin, a major constituent of a Korea edible mushroo...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Lee W,Yang EJ,Park DH,Bae JS

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of berberine hydrochloride (BBR) on inducible cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in small intestinal mucosa and related mechanisms was investigated in a rat model of acute endotoxemia. The results showed that lipopolysaccharide (LPS) increased COX-2 expression, whereas SB202190 and BBR curtailed it. LPS increased pho...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Feng AW,Yu C,Mao Q,Li N,Li QR,Li JS

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five novel globoscinic acid derivatives, aspergilates A-E (1-5) have been isolated from endophytic fungus Aspergillus sp. derived from Paeonia ostii. The structures of aspergilates A-E were determined by in-depth analyses of NMR spectra, HRESIMS and CD experiments. The absolute configurations of compounds 2-5 were det...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Wang JT,Zhang PL,Liu JS,Wang GK,Xu FQ,Chen L,Yu Y,Wang G

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new monodesmosidic spirostanol saponin, along with three known saponins was isolated from Agave macroacantha Zucc leaves. The structure of the new saponin was established as hecogenin-3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl (1-->4) beta-D-xylopyranosyl (1-->3)[beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1-->2)] beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1-->4) beta-D-...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Eskander J,Lavaud C,Harakat D

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a two-microelectrode voltage clamp assay with Xenopus laevis oocytes, a petroleum ether extract (100 μg/mL) of the resin of Boswellia thurifera (Burseraceae) potentiated GABA-induced chloride currents (IGABA) through receptors of the subtype α₁β₂γ₂s by 319.8% ± 79.8%. With the aid of HPLC-based activity profiling, ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Rueda DC,Raith M,De Mieri M,Schöffmann A,Hering S,Hamburger M

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A phytochemical investigation on the leaves of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook. F. was conducted, leading to the isolation of five undescribed dihydro-β-agarofuran sesquiterpenoids (1-5) and one known analogue (6). Their structures were determined by comprehensive spectroscopic analyses. The absolute configurations of the...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Zhao P,Lin B,Hou ZL,Zhou L,He QJ,Yao GD,Huang XX,Song SJ

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Commiphoins A-C (1-3), three new cadinane-type sesquiterpenes, together with two known cadinane-type sesquiterpenes (4 and 5) were isolated from the resinous exudates of Commiphora myrrha. Their structures and relative configurations were established on the basis of comprehensive spectroscopic methods, including HRESI...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Yu YF,Liu YH,Chen XH,Zhi DJ,Qi FM,Zhang ZP,Li YQ,Zhang ZX,Fei DQ

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of six lignans isolated from the core and bark acetone extracts of Hibiscus cannabinus have been investigated. Two compounds (2 and 3) showed strong cytotoxic activity against HeLa, Hep-2 and A-549 cell lines while compound 5 showed moderate activity on HeLa cells when they w...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Moujir L,Seca AM,Silva AM,López MR,Padilla N,Cavaleiro JA,Neto CP

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The last few decades have seen an alarming rise in fungal infections, which currently represent a global health threat. Despite extensive research towards the development of new antifungal agents, only a limited number of antifungal drugs are available in the market. The routinely used polyene agents and many azole an...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Shreaz S,Wani WA,Behbehani JM,Raja V,Irshad M,Karched M,Ali I,Siddiqi WA,Hun LT

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bergamot juice produces hypolipemic activity in rats though the mechanism remains unclear. Here we investigated on the effect of bergamot extract (BPF) in diet-induced hyperlipemia in Wistar rats and in 237 patients suffering from hyperlipemia either associated or not with hyperglycaemia. BPF, given orally for 30 days...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Mollace V,Sacco I,Janda E,Malara C,Ventrice D,Colica C,Visalli V,Muscoli S,Ragusa S,Muscoli C,Rotiroti D,Romeo F

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two new atranones T and U (1 and 2), and three known analogues atranone B (3), atranone Q (4), and stachatranone C (5) were isolated from the toxigenic fungus Stachybotrys chartarum. Their structures and absolute configurations were elucidated by spectroscopic data and calculated ECD analyses. The cytotoxicities of al...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Qin YD,Fang FM,Zhou JJ,Wang RB,Xu SX,Li LH,Zhang HL

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effects of protopanaxdiol (PDG) and protopanaxatriol (PTG) types of ginsenosides isolated from the leaves of American ginseng on porcine pancreatic lipase activity were determined in vitro. PDG inhibited the pancreatic lipase activity in a dose-dependent manner at the concentrations of 0.25-1mg/ml. It inhibited hydrol...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Liu R,Zhang J,Liu W,Kimura Y,Zheng Y

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae), is used as traditional medicine in tropical countries for the treatment of various diseases, including malaria. Although numerous studies have assessed the antimalarial properties, nothing is known about the effect of T. diversifolia extracts on trypanosomiasis. In this study extrac...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Sut S,Dall'Acqua S,Baldan V,Ngahang Kamte SL,Ranjbarian F,Biapa Nya PC,Vittori S,Benelli G,Maggi F,Cappellacci L,Hofer A,Petrelli R

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Investigation of the bioactive secondary metabolites of the marine actinomycetes Rubrobacter radiotolerans led to the isolation and characterization of two naturally rare dimeric indole derivatives (1 and 2). The structures of these new compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic data interpretation, and the absolute c...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Li JL,Huang L,Liu J,Song Y,Gao J,Jung JH,Liu Y,Chen G

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The composition of the essential oil of Lindera neesiana Kurz fruit was examined by GC-MS, (1)H, (13)C and bidimensional NMR techniques (HMQC, HMBC, COSY, TOCSY). Forty compounds were identified, representing approximately 86% of the oil: Z-citral (15.08%), E-citral (11.89%), eucalyptol (8.75%), citronellal (6.72%), a...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Comai S,Dall'Acqua S,Grillo A,Castagliuolo I,Gurung K,Innocenti G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epiberberine, a natural protoberberine from Coptis chinensis Franch., is a potential alkaloid for the treatment of a variety of chronic diseases. The aim of this study is to summarize recent advances in the multiple and potential therapeutic effects of epiberberine. High-quality researches published in last two decade...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Liu L,Li J,He Y

更新日期：2020-11-01 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：:Five new steroids, colebrin A-E (1-5) were isolated from the aerial parts of Clerodendrum colebrookianum. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated on the basis of spectral evidence. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Yang H,Wang J,Hou AJ,Guo YP,Lin ZW,Sun HD

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solanum nigrum L. (also called as European black nightshade) has been traditionally used as folk medicine and food in some regions. Phytochemical investigations of the immature fruits of S. nigrum yielded five steroidal alkaloid glycosides (1-5), including an unprecedented nor-spirosolane type steroidal alkaloid with ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Xiang L,Wang Y,Yi X,He X

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phytochemical study on rhizomes of Cimicifuga dahurica resulted in the isolation of nine new neolignan and phenylpropanoid glycosides, cimicifugasides A-E (1, 2, 7-9), cimicifugamides B-D (3-5), shomaside G (6) along with four known compounds (10-13). Their structures were identified by extensive spectroscopic analyse...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Lu Q,Zhang WY,Pan DB,Shi DF,Pang QQ,Li HB,Yao XJ,Yao ZH,Yu Y,Yao XS

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five new cadinene-type sesquiterpenes, hibiscusterpenes I-V (1-5), and six known compounds (6-11) have been isolated from the methanol extract of the stems and the twigs of Hibiscus tiliaceus. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated based on chemical and spectroscopic evidence. The absolute stereochemistry...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Μatsumoto T,Imahori D,Achiwa K,Saito Y,Ohta T,Yoshida T,Kojima N,Yamashita M,Nakayama Y,Watanabe T

更新日期：2020-04-01 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：:The present study was designed to verify whether frutalin (FTL) affords gastroprotection against the ethanol-induced gastric damage and to examine the underlying mechanism(s). Gastric damage was induced by intragastric administration of 0.2 ml of ethanol (96%). Mice in groups were pretreated with FTL (0.25, 0.5 and 1 ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： de Vasconcellos Abdon AP,Coelho de Souza G,Noronha Coelho de Souza L,Prado Vasconcelos R,Araújo Castro C,Moreira Guedes M,Pereira Lima RC Jr,de Azevedo Moreira R,de Oliveira Monteiro-Moreira AC,Rolim Campos A

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-five crude extracts from 11 Panamanian plants, distributed in 10 genera and five families, were evaluated for their in vitro cytotoxicity. Four extracts exhibited an inhibition of cellular growth at IC(50) values lower than 25 microg/ml which was considered a significant activity. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Calderón AI,Terreaux C,Gupta MP,Hostettmann K

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00