Pinusolidic acid: a platelet-activating factor inhibitor from Biota orientalis.

abstract：:The investigation of the aerial parts of two collections of AMBROSIA MARITIMA afforded in addition to known pseudoguaianolides nine new ones including two nor-sesquiterpene lactones and two dimeric lactones. The structures were elucidated by highfield (1)H-NMR spectroscopy. ...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Jakupovic J,Sun H,Geerts S,Bohlmann F

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using exhaustive chromatographic separation we have isolated (-)-tigloyl-deangeloyl-gomisin F as a novel dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan from schisandra chinensis. With the help of HPLC, we further isolated (+)-schisandrin, (+)-deoxyschisandrin, (+)-γ-schisandrin, (-)-gomisin J, (+)-gomisin A, (-)-gomisin N, (-)-tigloyl-...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Smejkal K,Slapetová T,Krmenčík P,Babula P,Dall'Acqua S,Innocenti G,Vančo J,Casarin E,Carrara M,Kalvarová K,Dvorská M,Slanina J,Kramářová E,Julínek O,Urbanová M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eschsholzia californica Cham. is a traditional medicinal plant of the Indians used by the rural population of California for its analgesic and sedative properties. Our study on the aqueous extract shows that this plant reduced the behavioural parameters measured in a familiar environment test in mice (novelty preferen...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Rolland A,Fleurentin J,Lanhers MC,Younos C,Misslin R,Mortier F,Pelt JM

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Activity-guided fractionation of the dichloromethane extract from leaves of Piper fulvescens, using an agar overlay bioautographic method, led to the isolation of three antifungal neolignans identified as conocarpan, eupomatenoid 5 and eupomatenoid 6. The minimal inhibitory concentration of these three neolignans agai...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Freixa B,Vila R,Ferro EA,Adzet T,Cañigueral S

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effect of (S)-bakuchiol isolated from the seed of Psoralea corylifolia, on liver injury. Primary rat hepatocyte intoxication was induced by tert-butyl hydroperoxide (tBH), carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) or D-galactosamine (D-GalN). Liver injury was induced by either...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Park EJ,Zhao YZ,Kim YC,Sohn DH

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have identified kamebakaurin as an inhibitor of NF-KB and elucidated its molecular mechanism as a specific inhibitor in the DNA-binding activity of the p50 subunit of NF-KB. Here, we describe its anti-inflammatory activity in in vitro and in vivo models. Kamebakaurin dose-dependently inhibited not only the expressi...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Lee JH,Choi JK,Noh MS,Hwang BY,Hong YS,Lee JJ

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been reported that cedarwood oil has sedative effects when inhaled. In this study, we evaluated sedative effects of inhaled cedrol, which is a major component of cedarwood oil. Accumulative spontaneous motor activity was significantly decreased in the cedrol-exposed Wistar rats. Similar results were confirmed i...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Kagawa D,Jokura H,Ochiai R,Tokimitsu I,Tsubone H

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five new triterpenoid saponins (1-5) and four known triterpenoid saponins, ginsenoside Re5 (6), majonoside R1 (7), 24(R)-majonoside R1 (8), and ginsenoside Rf (9), were isolated from the rhizomes of Panacis majoris. The structures of new compounds were elucidated as (20S,24S,25R*)-6-O-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-β-D-g...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Li M,Liu F,Jin YR,Wang XZ,Wu Q,Liu Y,Li XW

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A callus was induced from the petiole of Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer by treatment with 2,4-D. The callus has been maintained on the synthetic media containing 2,4-D as growth factor. Habituated ginseng callus which required no auxin for its growth was induced from a 2,4-D callus by successive treatments with a low conce...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Furuya T,Yoshikawa T,Ishii T,Kajii K

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanism of action, leakage of cytochrome c from mitochondria into cytosol, for the antineoplastic compound glyfoline was examined. Additionally, our current studies revealed that glyfoline induced apoptotic changes and arrested cell cycle procession at the G2/M phase in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). A reverse ...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Su TL,Huang HM,Wang CK,Wu HC,Lin CT

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ganoderma is a genus of medicinal mushroom traditionally used for treating various diseases. Ganoderic acid A is one of the major bioactive Ganoderma triterpenoids isolated from Ganoderma species. Herein, we produced a highly specific monoclonal antibody against ganoderic acid A (MAb 12 A) and developed an indirect co...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Sakamoto S,Kohno T,Shimizu K,Tanaka H,Morimoto S

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitric oxide (NO) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) are the major mediators produced in activated macrophages which contribute to the circulatory failure associated with septic shock. An activity-guided fractionation of an MeOH extract of stem bark of Magnolia obovata afforded two inhibitors of NO production...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Son HJ,Lee HJ,Yun-Choi HS,Ryu JH

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the extremely skin irritant and caustic latex of Excoecaria agallocha the major part of the polyfunctional diterpene esters (DTE) (group I) are aliphatic polyunsaturated 9,13,14-orthoesters of the daphnane-type parent alcohol 5 beta-hydroxyresiniferonol-6 alpha, 7 alpha-epoxide, esterified simultaneously in their 2...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Karalai C,Wiriyachitra P,Opferkuch HJ,Hecker E

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Healing of predominantly metaphyseal fractures in postmenopausal osteoporosis is delayed and comparatively poor. Hormone replacement therapy could improve fracture healing, but, because of its potential side effects, natural alternatives are more appealing. The aim of this study was to determine if the soy metabolite ...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Kolios L,Sehmisch S,Daub F,Rack T,Tezval M,Stuermer KM,Stuermer EK

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gleditsioside E, a triterpene saponin isolated from Gleditsia sinensis, showed significant cytotoxicity against Bel-7402, BGC-823, HeLa, HL-60 and MCF-7 cell lines. The results of flow cytometry with annexin V-FITC/PI double staining proved that gleditsioside E mainly induced early apoptosis in HL-60 cells. Gleditsios...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Zhong L,Qu G,Li P,Han J,Guo D

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The medicinal properties of curcumin obtained from Curcuma longa L. cannot be utilised because of poor bioavailability due to its rapid metabolism in the liver and intestinal wall. In this study, the effect of combining piperine, a known inhibitor of hepatic and intestinal glucuronidation, was evaluated on the bioavai...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Shoba G,Joy D,Joseph T,Majeed M,Rajendran R,Srinivas PS

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hot water extract (ALR-0) of rhizomes of Atractylodes lanceo DC. was fractionated into MeOH-soluble fraction (ALR-1), supernatant fraction of EtOH precipitation (ALR-3 + 4), and crude polysaccharide fraction (ALR-5). Among these fractions, only ALR-5 showed potent stimulating activity for proliferation of bone marrow ...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Yu KW,Kiyohara H,Matsumoto T,Yang HC,Yamada H

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive human malignancies with an increasing incidence worldwide. In addition to the poor survival rates, combinations using gemcitabine as a backbone have failed to show any benefit beyond monotherapy. These facts underscore an urgent need for novel therapeutic options and mot...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Pinto-Garcia L,Efferth T,Torres A,Hoheisel JD,Youns M

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A contribution of the volatile oil from ginger rhizomes (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) on inhabiting the 5-HT3 receptor complex had been shown. In the present study a possible interaction of some compounds of the volatile oil with the 5-HT3 receptor system expressed in N1E-115 cells and with the serotoninergic system of...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Riyazi A,Hensel A,Bauer K,Geissler N,Schaaf S,Verspohl EJ

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overexpression of the protein transporter P-glycoprotein (Pgp, MDR1) at the cell surface is a major cause of multidrug resistance (MDR) and poor response to treatment in cancer chemotherapy and therapy for leishmaniasis. The present study shows that conferone, a sesquiterpene coumarin ether isolated for the first time...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Barthomeuf C,Demeule M,Grassi J,Saidkhodjaev A,Beliveau R

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two new steroidal saponins, diosbulbisides D (1) and E (2), along with five known saponins (3- 7) were isolated from the rhizomes of Dioscorea bulbifera L. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectral data. Compounds 6 and 7, two 3- O-trisaccharides of diosgenin spirostanes, showed moderate cytotoxic acti...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Liu H,Chou GX,Wang JM,Ji LL,Wang ZT

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human vascular endothelial cells (HUVECs) were exposed to CoCl2 as an in vitro model of hypoxia. Expression of VCAM-1 (vascular cell adhesion molecule), reduction of PECAM-1 (platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule) and cytoskeletal changes without alterations in cell viability were observed. HUVECs were also expo...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Montopoli M,Froldi G,Comelli MC,Prosdocimi M,Caparrotta L

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Barbaloin levels in the exudates from the leaves of 68 species of ALOE in the Kew collection have been determined by light absorption at 375 nm following separation by HPLC. The exudates from most species contained between 10-20% although a few concentrations of around 30% were found. The level in the leaf was usually...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Groom QJ,Reynolds T

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concentrations of taxol and related compounds in the bark and needles of Taxus cuspidata grown on Mt. Jiri, Mt. Sobaek, and Cheju Island, and T. cuspidata var. latifolia on Ullung Island in Korea were determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The taxane content significantly varied with the loca...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Choi MS,Kwak SS,Liu JR,Park YG,Lee MK,An NH

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stabilization of growth factors in a wound environment is critical to the wound healing process. Here we report on the stabilization of key growth factors by a unique plant cell wall biomaterial. MicroSheets are clear cell wall fragments isolated from the non-living water storage cells in the pulp or inner gel of Aloe...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Ni Y,Turner D,Yates K,Tizard I

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids are known to affect immune responses as well as inflammatory responses, and have been used for the treatment of inflammatory symptoms in China. This study is aimed at elucidating the inhibitory effects of two alkaloids, fangchinoline and isotetrandrine, on the induction of the proinflam...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Onai N,Tsunokawa Y,Suda M,Watanabe N,Nakamura K,Sugimoto Y,Kobayashi Y

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ginkgetin, a biflavone isolated from Ginkgo biloba leaves, was previously reported as an inhibitor of group II phospholipase A2. In this study, ginkgetin was evaluated for in vivo antiarthritic and analgesic activities. Ginkgetin (10-20 mg/kg/day) strongly reduced arthritic inflammation in an animal model of rat adjuv...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Kim HK,Son KH,Chang HW,Kang SS,Kim HP

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of mainly marine derived natural products were tested for their activities against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M. avium. Of the thirty-nine compounds tested fifteen demonstrated minimum inhibition concentrations (MICs) of 32 micrograms/ml or less, and eleven had MICs of 16 micrograms/ml or less. The most a...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： König GM,Wright AD,Franzblau SG

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Menopause is characterized by deep metabolic disturbances, including decreased insulin sensitivity, adiposity, and changes in lipid profiles. Estrogen replacement therapy can partially reverse these changes, and while it is safe in most healthy postmenopausal women, there are still existing concerns regarding an incre...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Jeremic I,Petricevic S,Tadic V,Petrovic D,Tosic J,Stanojevic Z,Petronijevic M,Vidicevic S,Trajkovic V,Isakovic A

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different oil-samples of Melissa officinalis L. were analysed by capillary GC/MS, using fused silica columns and E.I.-Mass-spectrometry. Comparing the observed mass-spectra with those of a spectral collection, 70 compounds of the oil were identified. Geranial, neral, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, citronellal, geranyl-aceta...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Tittel G,Wagner H,Bos R

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00