Megastigmane glycosides from Urena lobata.

abstract：:Caper (Capparis L.), a shrub plant with a large natural distribution, is used in traditional medicines to cure various illnesses. Phytochemicals studies have shown the presence of many beneficial compounds such as spermidine, rutin, quercetin, kaempferol, stigmasterol, campesterol, tocopherols, and carotenoids. Biolog...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Tlili N,Elfalleh W,Saadaoui E,Khaldi A,Triki S,Nasri N

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemical investigation of the n-butanol extract from the methanol extract of the root bark of Artocarpus nobilis furnished four new prenylated flavonoids together with artonin E 2'-methylether (4), isoartonin E 2'-methylether (5), dihydroisoartonin E 2'-methylether (6), artonin V 2'-methylether (7), artobiloxanthone (...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Jayasinghe UL,Samarakoon TB,Kumarihamy BM,Hara N,Fujimoto Y

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:8,2'-Diprenylquercetin 3-methyl ether, a natural product with prominent anti-breast cancer activity, is the main active constituent of Sinopodophylli Fructus. A high-performance liquid chromatography with a diode array detector coupled with electrospray ionization ion trap time-of-flight multistage mass spectrometry (...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Ma LM,Xu F,Wang JZ,Shang MY,Liu GX,Cai SQ

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：:The flavonoid baicalein has been demonstrated to be an activator of the transcription factor Nrf2 in mammalian cell lines. We show that it further modulates the Nrf2 homolog SKN-1 in Caenorhabditis elegans and by this pathway mediates beneficial effects in the nematode: baicalein enhances the resistance of C. elegans ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Havermann S,Humpf HU,Wätjen W

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Soluble proteins from the latex of Calotropis procera (LP) were investigated in vitro and in vivo for digestibility as the latex has previously been shown to produce considerable toxic effects on animals. The latex is also an important biologically active compound that displays antiinflammatory and antidiarrhea proper...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Ramos MV,Aguiar VC,da Silva Xavier AA,Lima MW,Bandeira GP,Etchells JP,Nogueira NA,Alencar NM

更新日期：2006-06-01 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：: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：: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：: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：:The crude ethanol extract from the leaves of Zanthoxylum liebmannianum exhibited inhibitory effect on the reproduction of trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica (IC(50)=3.48 microg/ml) and Giardia lamblia (IC(50)=58.00 microg/ml). From this extract, asarinin, hyperin, beta-sitosterol, and beta-sitosterol glucoside were...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Arrieta J,Reyes B,Calzada F,Cedillo-Rivera R,Navarrete A

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven new lignan glycosides (1-3, 8-10, and 14) and 17 known compounds were isolated from the branches of Alangium kurzii Craib var. laxifolium. Their structures were established by spectroscopic analysis and circular dichroism (CD) and X-ray analysis. The isolated compounds were evaluated for their antibacterial acti...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Ren J,Xie YG,Huang YY,Zhu SL,Yan SK,Jin HZ,Zhang WD

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of 33 curcumin analogues was synthesized and tested on TRPA1, TRPM8, and TRPV1 channels. Twenty of them acted as good modulators of TRPA1 channels. None was able to significantly activate TRPM8 channels, while curcumin itself and six curcuminoids belonging to the 1,3-dicarbonyl and acyclic series behaved as '...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Nalli M,Ortar G,Schiano Moriello A,Di Marzo V,De Petrocellis L

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Successive petroleum ether, dichloromethane and methanol extracts of Ajuga remota aerial parts were tested in vitro for their antifungal activity. The petroleum ether fraction was found to be the most effective against the tested pathogens. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Kariba RM

更新日期：2001-02-01 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：:One new Euphane-type triterpenoid 3β-hydroxytirucalla-5, 24-dien-21-oic acid (1), and ten known compounds (2-11) were isolated from Melia azedarach L. through bioassay-guided chemical analysis. The structures of the isolated compounds were established by means of 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic ((1)H, (13)C, DEPT, COSY, H...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Khan MF,Rawat AK,Pawar B,Gautam S,Srivastava AK,Negi DS

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracts of Hypericum, Passiflora and Valeriana are used for the treatment of mild depression and anxiety. We were interested whether a combination of Hypericum and Passiflora exerts comparable effects to Hypericum alone. We used two well-established models for investigating extracts for their anti-depressant activity...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Fiebich BL,Knörle R,Appel K,Kammler T,Weiss G

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：: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：:The isolation of five flavonol glycosides (1-5) from the flowers of Aconitum vulparia is reported, together with the 1H- and 13C-NMR spectral data in CD(3)OD of compound 3 and 5. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Fico G,Braca A,Morelli I,Tomè F

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two ethanolic propolis extracts (EPE) with and without the caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), CAPE and galangin (major components of propolis) were investigated for anti-inflammatory activity in rats using carrageenin foot oedema, carrageenin pleurisy and adjuvant arthritis. In our experiments, EPE with CAPE and CAP...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Borrelli F,Maffia P,Pinto L,Ianaro A,Russo A,Capasso F,Ialenti A

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new sesquiterpene coumarin with a novel sesquiterpene carbon framework, Sinkiangenorin D, and ten known sesquiterpene coumarins were isolated from the seeds of Ferula sinkiangensis. The structures of these compounds, including the relative stereochemistry, were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic data. All of t...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Li G,Li X,Cao L,Zhang L,Shen L,Zhu J,Wang J,Si J

更新日期：2015-06-01 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：:Bioassay-guided fractionation of the dichloromethane extract of the fungus Neofusicoccum austral SYSU-SKS024 led to the isolation of three new ethylnaphthoquinone derivatives, neofusnaphthoquinone A (1), 6-(1-methoxylethy1)-2,7-dimethoxyjuglone (2), (3R,4R)-3-methoxyl-botryosphaerone D (6), together with six known ana...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Cui H,Zhang H,Liu Y,Gu Q,Xu J,Huang X,She Z

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：:In our previous study, RAPD (Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA) analysis revealed species-specific markers for three medicinal Echinacea species (Asteraceae): E. angustifolia DC., E. pallida (Nutt.) Nutt. and E. purpurea (L.) Moench. In the present work, we have converted a RAPD marker (750 bp) for E. purpurea into a S...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Adinolfi B,Chicca A,Martinotti E,Breschi MC,Nieri P

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new altersolanol derivative, 4-dehydroxyaltersolanol A (9), along with two known sesquiterpenoids, (S)-7'-hydroxyabscisic acid (7) and (S)-abscisic acid (8) were obtained from the endophytic fungus, Nigrospora oryzae, isolated from leaves of Combretum dolichopetalum. The host plant yielded six known compounds includ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Uzor PF,Ebrahim W,Osadebe PO,Nwodo JN,Okoye FB,Müller WE,Lin W,Liu Z,Proksch P

更新日期：2015-09-01 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：: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：:Nagilactones are norditerpene dilactones isolated from the root bark of Podocarpus nagi. Although nagilactone E has been reported to show antifungal activities, its activity is weaker than that of antifungals on the market. Nagilactone E enhances the antifungal activity of phenylpropanoids such as anethole and isosafr...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Hayashi K,Yamaguchi Y,Ogita A,Tanaka T,Kubo I,Fujita KI

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00