Hypolipemic and hypoglycaemic activity of bergamot polyphenols: from animal models to human studies.

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：:The plant derived camptothecin (CPT) is a pentacyclic pyrroloquinoline alkaloid with unique antitumor activity. Successive discoveries of new CPT-producing plants occurred in recent years due to market demands. The scattered distribution among angiosperms drew researchers' attention. The aim of this review is to appra...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Pu X,Zhang CR,Zhu L,Li QL,Huang QM,Zhang L,Luo YG

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five new limonoids, named sundarbanxylogranins A-E (1-5), were isolated from the seeds of an Indian mangrove, Xylocarpus granatum, collected from mangrove swamps of the Sundarbans, India. The structures of these limonoids were established by HRESIMS and NMR spectroscopic data. Sundarbanxylogranin A (1) is a rare limon...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Dai YG,Wu J,Padmakumar KP,Shen L

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The high edible oil content of Xanthoceras sorbifolia Bunge seeds contributes to its economic value. In this study, we analysed the barrigenol-like triterpenoids derived from X. sorbifolia husks. We also identified anti-tumour agents that could enhance the health benefits and medicinal value of X. sorbifolia. We isola...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Wang D,Su D,Yu B,Chen C,Cheng L,Li X,Xi R,Gao H,Wang X

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four pairs of racemic phenylpropanoids (1a/1b-4a/4b), including five new compounds (1a/1b, 2a, 3a, and 4a) were obtained from the root barks of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle. Their structures were determined by comprehensive spectroscopic analyses. The absolute configurations of the enantiomers were determined b...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Yan ZY,Chen JJ,Duan ZK,Yao GD,Lin B,Wang XB,Huang XX,Song SJ

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From the roots of Smilax bockii a new compound, 7-hydroxymethyl-1, 4, 5-trihydroxynaphthalene-4-O-beta-D-xylopyranosyl(1-->6)-beta-D-glucopyranoside, was isolated. The structure of the new compound was elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic methods. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Li X,Xu J,Zhang P,Li N,Meng DL

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lycocasuarines I-Q (1-9), nine new lycodine-type Lycopodium alkaloids were isolated from the aerial parts of Lycopodiastrum casuarinoides (Spring) Holub ex R.D.Dixit. Their structures were unambiguously determined via extensive spectroscopic analyses, including HRESIMS, NMR, and electronic circular dichroism (ECD). Th...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Zhu XL,Wang LL,Shi ZH,Xia D,Zhou ZB,Pan K

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemical investigation of the liquid culture of the endophytic fungus Bipolaris sorokiniana A606, which was isolated from the medicinal plant Pogostemon cablin resulted in the isolation of four new cytotoxic compounds, named isocochlioquinones D-E (1-2) and cochlioquinones G-H (3-4), along with five known cochlioquino...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Wang M,Sun ZH,Chen YC,Liu HX,Li HH,Tan GH,Li SN,Guo XL,Zhang WM

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The genus Cyclopia (Fabaceae family) includes a number of shrubs endemic to Cape Fynbos region of South Africa. The most common of these plants is Cyclopia intermedia E. Mey., used together with other Cyclopia species (mainly C. subternata and C. sessiliflora) to manufacture the honeybush herbal tea which has been pro...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Kokotkiewicz A,Luczkiewicz M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Crude CH2Cl2 extract from leaves of Piper laevicarpu (Piperaceae) displayed antitrypanosomal activity against trypomastigote forms of Trypanosoma cruzi (Y strain) and antimicrobial potential against Cryptococcus gattii (strain-type WM 178). Bioactivity-guided fractionation of crude extract afforded one new natural bio...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： da Silva A Maciel D,Freitas VP,Conserva GA,Alexandre TR,Purisco SU,Tempone AG,Melhem MS,Kato MJ,Guimarães EF,Lago JH

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Natural products have been investigated as potential candidates of novel therapeutics and play a crucial role in advanced medicinal drugs. Natural resources, including local medicinal plants (especially folk medicinal plants), animals, bacteria, and fungi have been used for more than a century, and are precious gifts ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Wang X,Yamauchi K,Mitsunaga T

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclotides describe a unique cyclic peptide family that displays a broad range of biological activities including uterotonic, anti-bacteria, anti-cancer and anti-HIV. The vigno cyclotides consist of vigno 1-10 were reported recently from Viola ignobilis. In the present study, we examined the effects of vigno 5, a natu...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Esmaeili MA,Abagheri-Mahabadi N,Hashempour H,Farhadpour M,Gruber CW,Ghassempour A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Goodeniaceae family contributes some of the more spectacular wildflowers found on the Australian continent. The bright and vibrant colours that characterise members of the family has attracted much horticultural interest. A number of species have traditionally been used for medicinal purposes by indigenous communi...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Ghisalberti EL

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two new triterpenoid estersaponins (1, 2) were isolated from the leaves of Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata' (Thunb.) W. T. Aiton, along with one known saponin (3) and one known flavonoid glycoside (4). Their structures were established by different spectroscopic methods including 1D and 2D NMR, UV, as well as ESI-MS ana...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： El Dib RA,Eskander J,Mohamed MA,Mohammed NM

更新日期：2015-10-01 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：:Two pairs of enantiomers of flavonoid oligomers (1a and 1b, 2a and 2b) along with one known chalcone (3) were isolated from the rhizomes of Alpinia platychilus. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic data (MS and 1D/2D NMR). The absolute configurations of the flavonoid oligomers were establishe...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Shen CP,Luo JG,Yang MH,Kong LY

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The methanol extracts of Clematis papuasica leaves and stem bark and of Nauclea obversifolia leaves, stem and root barks showed awide spectrum of antibacterial activity which was increased on fractionation (petrol, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate), the ethyl acetate fractions being in all cases the most effective. None...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Khan MR,Kihara M,Omoloso AD

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diketopiperazine is a natural products found from bacteria, fungi, marine sponges, gorgonian and red algae. They are cyclic dipeptides possessing relatively simple and rigid structures with chiral nature and various side chains. The compounds in this structure class have been known to possess diverse bioactivities inc...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Lee W,Ku SK,Choi H,Bae JS

更新日期：2016-04-01 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：: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

abstract：:Two new pentacyclic triterpenes named kirmanoic acid (1) and kurramanoic acid (2) have been isolated from the chloroform-soluble portion of the whole plant of Nepeta clarkei Hook. The structures of the two new compounds were assigned on the basis of their ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra including two-dimensional NMR techniques...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Hussain J,Ur Rehman N,Hussain H,Al-Harrasi A,Ali L,Rizvi TS,Ahmad M,Mehjabeen

更新日期：2012-04-01 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：: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：:Bioassay-directed separation of the chloroform extracts from the air-dried aerial part of Alhagi pseudalhagi (M.B.) led to the isolation of a new isoflavonolignan (1), together with five known isoflavones (2-6) (Fig. 1). Their structures were identified on the basis of spectral analysis of NMR, MS, IR, UV and CD spect...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Li N,Zhang G,Xiong Y,Makhabel B,Li X,Jia X

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcandracoumarin (1), the first coumarin having a 1-phenylethyl substituent at the C-3 position, was isolated along with eleven known phenolic compounds from the water extract of Sarcandra glabra. Its structure was elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic data. Compound 1 exhibited moderate or weak cytotoxicity again...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Feng S,Xu L,Wu M,Hao J,Qiu SX,Wei X

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of basil oil on the phagocytic capability and respiratory burst response of mouse peritoneal macrophages was studied. The oil inhibited the phagocytosis of opsonized sheep erythrocytes. This inhibition was both dose- and time-dependent and reverted 24 h after removing the extract from the culture medium. On...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Courrèges MC,Benencia F

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Curcuminoids possess powerful antioxidant activity as demonstrated in many chemical in vitro tests and in several in vivo trials. Nevertheless, the mechanism of this activity is not completely elucidated and studies on the in vivo antioxidant effects are still needed. Metabolomics may be used as an attractive approach...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Dall'Acqua S,Stocchero M,Boschiero I,Schiavon M,Golob S,Uddin J,Voinovich D,Mammi S,Schievano E

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methanol extract of the stem bark of Hymenodictyon parvifolium was tested for its antifungal and antibacterial activity. The extract was found to have inhibitory effect against all the pathogens tested. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Kariba RM

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple, sensitive and accurate liquid chromatographic method with photodiode-array detection was developed for determination of dehydroevodiamine with detection wavelength at 368 nm and column temperature at 30 degrees C. The separation was carried out on an Agilent Zorbax SB-C(18) column (250 mm x 4.6 mm, 5 microm)...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Zhao Y,Zhou X,Chen HG,Gong XJ,Cai ZW,Zhou CY

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to elucidate the bioactive components responsible for the the α-glucosidase inhibitory activity detected in the EtOAc extract of the mushroom Hydnellum concrescens. Two new p-terphenyl derivatives, concrescenins A (1) and B (2), in along with six known compounds thelephantins L (3), I (4),...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Wang SM,Han JJ,Ma K,Jin T,Bao L,Pei YF,Liu HW

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00