Isolation, characterization and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity of alkaloids from roots of Stemona sessilifolia.

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 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：:The 10% ethanol extract of the aerial parts of Calligonum comosum (50--400 mg/kg, i.p.) significantly reduced the increase in hind paw oedema induced by carrageenan in rats. Following sub-acute oral administration of the extract (50 and 100 mg/kg, daily for 14 days), a significant anti-inflammatory activity in the cot...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Liu XM,Zakaria MN,Islam MW,Radhakrishnan R,Ismail A,Chen HB,Chan K,Al-Attas A

更新日期：2001-06-01 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：:Linarin (acacetin-7-O-beta-d-rutinoside) from the flower extract of Mentha arvensis showed selective dose dependent inhibitory effect on acetylcholinesterase. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Oinonen PP,Jokela JK,Hatakka AI,Vuorela PM

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caesalpinone A (1), a new type of gorgonane sesquiterpenoid containing an unprecedented 1,15-bridge, along with ten known sesquiterpenoids (2-11) were isolated from the pods of Caesalpinia spinosa Kuntze (Tara). The structure of caesalpinone A was elucidated based on its 1D and 2D NMR spectra. The absolute configurati...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Mu W,Tang H,Li Y,He D,Ma R,Wang L

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new arylnaphthalene lignan, named furfuracin, was isolated from the leaves of Knema furfuracea (Myristicaceae), whereas 7 known compounds including (+)-trans-1,2-dihydrodehydroguaiaretic acid, fragransin A(2), biochanin A, gingkolic acid, anarcardic acid, 2-hydroxy-6-(12-phenyldodecyl)-benzoic acid and 2-hydroxy-6-(...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Rangkaew N,Suttisri R,Moriyasu M,Kawanishi K

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cordia dichotoma f. (Boraginaceae) is a small deciduous tree from India. The bark of was used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) and colic pain traditionally hence present work was undertaken to identify the phytoconstituent responsible for this activity. Apigenin is isolated by column chromatography from met...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Ganjare AB,Nirmal SA,Patil AN

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three new secoiridoids, swermacrolactones A-C (1-3), together with fourteen known compounds were isolated from Swertia macrosperma. Their structures were elucidated based on extensive spectroscopic analyses (IR, UV, MS, 1D and 2D NMR). By anti-HBV assay on the Hep G 2.2.15 cell line in vitro, the most active compound,...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Wang HL,Geng CA,Ma YB,Zhang XM,Chen JJ

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four new dihydrophenanthrenofuran, bleochranols A-D (1-4), along with 21 known compounds including phenanthrenes (5-14) and bibenzyls (15-25) were isolated and elucidated from the rhizomes of Bletilla ochracea. Combination of 1D/2D NMR techniques and the Electronic Circular Dichroism (ECD) spectroscopy based on the em...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Li JY,Kuang MT,Yang L,Kong QH,Hou B,Liu ZH,Chi XQ,Yuan MY,Hu JM,Zhou J

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of asiaticoside isolated from Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides (AHS) on the promotion of cognition in senescence-accelerated mice (SAMP) was evaluated. Six-month old male SAMP8 mice were orally administered 20, 40 or 80 mg/kg AHS daily for three months. SAMR1 mice were used as a "normal aging" control. The result...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Lin X,Huang R,Zhang S,Wei L,Zhuo L,Wu X,Tang A,Huang Q

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of the essential oil of Eucalyptus tereticornis (EOET), especially the effects of its constituents alpha- and beta-pinene, were studied on rat trachea in vitro. In tracheal rings, EOET, alpha- or beta-pinene potentiated the contractions induced by acetylcholine (ACh). Contractions induced by K(+) (60mM) we...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Lima FJ,Brito TS,Freire WB,Costa RC,Linhares MI,Sousa FC,Lahlou S,Leal-Cardoso JH,Santos AA,Magalhães PJ

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aloe barbadensis Mill has been used as food and medicine for a long time. In order to investigate the chemical constituents of A. barbadensis and their inhibitory activities towards phosphodiesterase-4D (PDE4D), 70% methanol extract of the dried A. barbadensis powder was employed. Phytochemical investigation has led t...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Zhong J,Huang Y,Ding W,Wu X,Wan J,Luo H

更新日期：2013-12-01 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：: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：:A pair of diastereoisomers, the N-glycosylated derivatives of dioxindole-3-hydroxy-3-acetic acid 1-2, and their conjugates with flavonoids 3-8, was isolated from the seeds of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa. Their structures were elucidated by NMR spectroscopic analyses, and the absolute configurations were determined by...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Li M,Wang Y,Tsoi B,Jin XJ,He RR,Yao XJ,Dai Y,Kurihara H,Yao XS

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The alkaloidal fraction obtained from an ethanolic extract of the leaves of Mikania cordata exhibited significant in vivo antiulcer activity in diclofenac sodium-induced gastric erosions in Long Evans rats. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Paul RK,Jabbar A,Rashid MA

更新日期：2000-12-01 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：: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：: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：: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：: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：:Investigation of the fruits of Khaya senegalensis resulted in the isolation of three new mexicanolide limonoids containing a rare conjugated diene lactone system named seneganolide A (1), 2-hydroxyseneganolide A (2) and 2-acetoxyseneganolide A (3). Two known limonoids, 3-deacetyl-7-deacetoxy-7-oxokhivorin (4) and meth...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Abdelgaleil SA,Iwagawa T,Doe M,Nakatani M

更新日期：2004-09-01 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：:Extracts of Lantana camara var. aculeata leaves were studied for their phytochemical constituents and termiticidal effects against adult termite workers. The 5% chloroform extract was found to be significantly effective against termite workers. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Verma RK,Verma SK

更新日期：2006-09-01 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：:Biomass and secondary metabolite accumulation were assayed on a wide range of auxins, cytokinins and their combinations using Ecballium elaterium callus tissue. The best combination was that consisting of alpha-naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) and benzylamino purine (BAP) (1 mg/l of medium, each). NAA and BAP were set up...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Attard EG,Scicluna-Spiteri A

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three new xanthones, named kaennacowanols A-C (1-3), along with nineteen known xanthones were isolated from the roots of Garcinia cowa Roxb. Their structures were determined by spectroscopic analysis. All isolated compounds were evaluated for their cytotoxicity against KB and HeLa cell lines. Compounds 17 and 22 showe...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Kaennakam S,Siripong P,Tip-Pyang S

更新日期：2015-04-01 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：:Samarones A-D (1-4), four new acylphloroglucinol derivatives bearing a C17 alkyl side chain, along with five known analogues (5-9), were isolated from the leaves of Syzygium samarangense. Their structures were characterized on the basis of extensive spectroscopic methods including HR-ESI-MS/MS analysis. The cytotoxic ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Yang J,Su JC,Lei XP,Huang XJ,Zhang DM,Ye WC,Wang Y

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00