Furanocoumarins-imperatorin inhibits myocardial hypertrophy both in vitro and in vivo.

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 new megastigmane glycosides, urenalobasides A-E (1-5), together with 11 known ones (6-16) were isolated from Urena lobata. Their structures were determined by extensive spectroscopic and spectrometric data (1D and 2D NMR, IR, and HRESIMS) and calculated electronic circular dichroism method. Compounds 1 and 2 are ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Su C,Qi B,Wang J,Ding N,Wu Y,Shi XP,Zhu ZX,Liu X,Wang XH,Zheng J,Tu PF,Shi SP

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：:Two spiro paclitaxel-mimics consisting only of an oxetane D-ring and a C-13 side chain were designed and synthesized on the basis of analysis of structure-activity relationships (SAR) of paclitaxel. In vitro microtubule-stabilizing and antiproliferative assays indicated a moderate weaker activity of the mimics than pa...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Chen XX,Gao F,Wang Q,Huang X,Wang D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cassia occidentalis L. is an annual or perennial Ayurvedic plant which is used in several traditional medicines to cure various diseases. This weed has been known to possess antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anticancerous, antimutagenic and hepatoprotective activity. A wide range of chemical ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Yadav JP,Arya V,Yadav S,Panghal M,Kumar S,Dhankhar S

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four new sesquiterpenoids, phellinignins A-D (1-4), together with four known ones (5-8), were isolated from cultures of the fungus Phellinus igniarius. The structures were established by extensive spectroscopic methods including MS, NMR, and the single crystal X-ray diffraction. Compounds 1-3 and 5-8 are tremulane ses...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Wu PF,Ding R,Tan R,Liu J,Hu EM,Li CY,Liang GY,Yi P

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：:A series of novel myricetin derivatives containing benzimidazole skeleton were constructed. The structure of compound 4g was further corroborated via X-ray single crystal diffractometer. The antimicrobial bioassays showed that all compounds exhibited potent inhibitory activities against Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Citr...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Chen M,Tang X,Liu T,Peng F,Zhou Q,Luo H,He M,Xue W

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Six new flavonoids, seladoeflavones A-F (1-6), were isolated from the whole herbs of Selaginella doederleinii, together with one known flavonoid (7). Their structures including absolute configuration were characterized on the basis of extensive spectroscopic methods including NMR, HRMS, and electronic circular dichroi...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Zou Z,Xu K,Xu P,Li X,Cheng F,Li J,Yu X,Cao D,Li D,Zeng W,Zhang G,Tan G

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CTPS-01, a water-soluble polysaccharide, was obtained from the root of Cudrania tricuspidata and estimated to have an average molecular weight of 5.9 x 10(3) and to be composed of glucose residues, solely. It contains an average repeating unit of decasaccharide, having a backbone consisting of 1,4-linked alpha-D-gluco...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Shi L,Fu YL,Chen KS

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three new sesquiterpenoids, peniterpenoids A - C (1-3), together with six known metabolites (4-9) were isolated from an entomogenous fungus Penicillium janthinellum (LB1.20090001) collected from a wheat cyst nematode. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated based on NMR and HRESIMS spectroscopic analyses. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Liu S,Fan W,Ren J,Wang W,Liu X,Liang Y,Wei T,Li E

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gossypol is a yellow polyphenol isolated from cotton seeds. It has the antitumor activity and it is being tested to treat prostate cancer. However, its underlying mechanisms are still not well understood. The present study investigated the inhibitory effects of gossypol acetate on rat 5α-reductase 1, 3α-hydroxysteroid...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Cao S,Wang G,Ge F,Li X,Zhu Q,Ge RS,Wang Y

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This manuscript reports on the first CE-method suitable for analyzing twelve pharmacologically relevant compounds (flavonoids, caffeic acids and leontopodic acid) in the aerial parts of Leontopodium alpinum. By using a 60mM borax buffer containing 25mM SDS and 35% acetonitrile the analytes could be well resolved in 25...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Ganzera M,Greifeneder V,Schwaiger S,Stuppner H

更新日期：2012-12-01 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

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：:Black carrot (Daucus carota L. ssp. sativus var. atrorubens Alef.) is a valuable source of carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins and contains also high amounts of anthocyanins giving the characteristic deep-purple color. These latter compounds are known as natural dyes used in the food and pharmaceutical industry that ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Smeriglio A,Denaro M,Barreca D,D'Angelo V,Germanò MP,Trombetta D

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new guanidine alkaloid, millaurine A (1), was isolated from the methanol extract of the seeds of Millettia laurentii. The structure of the new compound was elucidated on the basis of spectral analysis. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Ngamga D,Fanso Free SN,Tane P,Fomum ZT

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The species from Alangium have been used as folk medicine to treat rheumatism, skin diseases, diabetes by the people of Southeast Asia. Previous phytochemical studies have shown this genus are rich sources of alkaloids, glycosides, and terpenoids, which have attracted considerable attention of many researchers due to ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Hu XY,Wei X,Zhou YQ,Liu XW,Li JX,Zhang W,Wang CB,Zhang LY,Zhou Y

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four new lathyrane-type diterpenoids (1-4) and a novel macrocyclic diterpenoid (5) featuring a 5/7/7/4-fused ring system, together with seventeen known ones (6-22), were isolated from the seeds of Euphorbia lathyris. Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic analyses and single crystal X-ray crystall...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Zuo Q,Mu HY,Gong Q,Ding X,Wang W,Zhang HY,Zhao WM

更新日期：2021-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：:The ethanolic extract of Lawsonia inermis leaves and lawsone tested for trypsin inhibitory activity showed an IC(50) value of 64.87 and 48.6 microg/ml, respectively. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Yogisha S,Samiulla DS,Prashanth D,Padmaja R,Amit A

更新日期：2002-12-01 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：:Ethanol extract of Maytenus rigida stem bark and its fractions were assessed for antinociceptive activity in tail-flick test in rats. The activity was located in the chloroform, ethyl acetate and aq.methanol fractions. Phytochemical screening revealed that catechin was the only common class of compounds present on the...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Dias KS,Marques MS,Menezes IA,Santos TC,Silva AB,Estevam CS,Sant'Ana AE,Pizza C,Antoniolli AR,Marçal RM

更新日期：2007-12-01 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：: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：:A new degraded limonoid, named isodictamdiol A (1), two known degraded limonoids (2, 3) and a new nature product of quinoline alkaloid (4) along with five known quinoline alkaloids (5-9) were isolated from the root bark of Dictamnus angustifolius G. Don ex Sweet.. Certain useful NMR data were generalized to determine ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Sun JB,Qu W,Wang P,Wu FH,Wang LY,Liang JY

更新日期：2013-10-01 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：:Rapid micropropagation of Nepeta rtanjensis, N. sibirica and N. nervosa was performed. Qualitative and quantitative nepetalactone content in methanol extracts of in vitro grown plants was analysed by reverse-phase HPLC coupled with UV and MS detection. Only trans,cis-nepetalactone was detected in shoots of N. rtanjens...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Nestorović J,Misić D,Siler B,Soković M,Glamoclija J,Cirić A,Maksimović V,Grubisić D

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antifungal activity of methanolic extract and alkaloidal fraction of Berberis aetnensis against Candida species was investigated. The crude extract was active against Candida species, this activity being higher than that of the alkaloidal fraction and berberine. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Iauk L,Costanzo R,Caccamo F,Rapisarda A,Musumeci R,Milazzo I,Blandino G

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

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：:The flavonoid fraction of Tephrosia purpurea (FFTP) was studied for its effect on cellular and humoral functions and on macrophage phagocytosis in mice. Oral administration of FFTP (10-40 mg/kg) significantly inhibited sheep red blood cells (SRBC)-induced delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions. It also produced a sig...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Damre AS,Gokhale AB,Phadke AS,Kulkarni KR,Saraf MN

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00