[About major alkaloids of Strychnos scheffleri from Zaire].

abstract：:Six new triterpenoid saponins, psychotrianosides A-F (1-6), and two known triterpenoid saponins, psychotrianoside G (7) and ardisianoside D (8), were isolated from Psychotria sp. Their structures were determined mainly by spectroscopic methods. The cytotoxic activities of 1-8 against five human cancer cell lines (MDA-...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Zhang CX,Zhang DM,Chen MF,Guan SY,Yao JH,He XX,Lei LF,Zhong Y,Wang ZF,Ye WC

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The phenylpropanoid dibenzylbutyrolactone lignan arctigenin, a key component found in Arctium lappa, or burdock, has been reported with a variety of therapeutic effects including anticancer, anti-inflammation, and antivirus effects. Using LC/MS/MS, three novel metabolites of arctigenin, namely, arctigenic acid, arctig...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Gao Q,Zhang Y,Wo S,Zuo Z

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Galphimine-B (G-B) is a bioactive compound isolated from the plant Galphimia glauca Cav. (Malpighiaceae) with central nervous system depressant properties previously described. In the present study, extracellular spiking activity records in either somatosensorial cortex or ventral tegmental area (VTA) neurons, were pe...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Tortoriello J,Ortega A,Herrera-Ruíz M,Trujillo J,Reyes-Vázquez C

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Verbascoside is a phenylethanoid glycoside widely distributed in nature, especially among the order Lamiales, occurring in numerous plants that are constituents of folk medicine preparations. This natural compound, previously isolated by our group from the ethyl acetate extract of Lantana trifolia using the gradient a...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Leitão GG,Pinto SC,de Oliveira DR,Timoteo P,Guimarães MG,Cordova WH,Leitão SG

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antioxidants such as vitamin E may act differently on skin cells depending on the age of the skin and the level of oxidative damage induced. The effects of alpha-tocopherol (ATF) on H(2)O(2)-induced DNA damage and telomere shortening of normal human skin fibroblast cells derived from young and old individual donors we...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Makpol S,Zainuddin A,Rahim NA,Yusof YA,Ngah WZ

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 37 commercial samples of Ginseng Radix, the origins of which belonged to Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer, P. quinquefolia Linn. (American ginseng), and P. notoginseng Burkill (sanchi-ginseng), respectively, were collected from the Taiwan herbal markets. The contents of nine ginsenosides, Rb(1), Rb(2), Rc, Rd, Re,...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Chuang WC,Wu HK,Sheu SJ,Chiou SH,Chang HC,Chen YP

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A quantitative analysis using (1)H-NMR (Q-NMR) has been developed for the determination of strychnine and brucine in Strychnos nux-vomica seeds and stems. The advantages of the method are that no reference alkaloids are needed for calibration curves, the quantification could be directly realized on a crude extract, st...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Frédérich M,Choi YH,Verpoorte R

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute kidney injury is a common and severe complication of acute myocardial infarction and cardiac surgery. It results in increased mortality, morbidity, and duration of hospitalization. Baicalein is a component of the root of Scutellaria baicalensis, which has traditionally been used to treat cardiovascular and liver...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Lai CC,Huang PH,Yang AH,Chiang SC,Tang CY,Tseng KW,Huang CH

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A phytochemical investigation of the whole plants of Cassia occidentalis led to the isolation of two new cycloartane triterpenoids, cycloccidentalic acids A and B (1 and 2), and five new related saponins, cycloccidentalisides I-V (3-7), together with sixteen known compounds. The structures of the isolated compounds we...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Li SF,Di YT,Luo RH,Zheng YT,Wang YH,Fang X,Zhang Y,Li L,He HP,Li SL,Hao XJ

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In natural product chemistry, it is often crucial to determine sugar composition as well as the absolute configuration of each monosaccharide in glycosides. An ultra-performance liquid chromatography method using both photodiode array (PDA) and mass spectrometry detectors (UPLC-UV/MS) was developed for qualitative ana...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Wang YH,Avula B,Fu X,Wang M,Khan IA

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The structure of swertiaside, a new iridoid glucoside isolated from SWERTIA JAPONICA, was elucidated to be 7-epi-( M-hydroxybenzoyl)-loganicacid. ...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Ikeshiro Y,Tomita Y

更新日期：1984-12-01 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：:Silybum marianum Gaertn. (Milk thistle) has been used since ancient times for the relief of liver diseases characterized by intense oxidative stress such as inflammatory liver disease and cirrhosis. As oxidative stress by hyperglycemia is involved in micro- and macrovascular complications of type 2 diabetes, our aim w...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Palomino OM,Gouveia NM,Ramos S,Martín MA,Goya L

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two new lignans, (-)-aptosimon ( 1) and (-)-diasesamin-di-gamma-lactone ( 2), together with twenty-two known compounds, have been isolated from the stems and roots of Wikstroemia lanceolata. The structures of the new compounds were determined through spectral analyses. The proton and carbon assignments of the known se...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Lin RW,Tsai IL,Duh CY,Lee KH,Chen IS

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten flavonoid glycosides were identified in flowers of HETEROTHECA INULOIDES ("Mexican Arnica"). Their structures were established by spectral data (UV, (1)H-NMR, (13)C-NMR, mass) and total acid hydrolysis as kaempferol 3-beta-glucoside, 3-beta-galactoside, 3-beta-rutinoside, 3-beta-robinobioside, quercetin 3-beta-glu...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Jerga C,Merfort I,Willuhn G

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two phenolic triterpenoids, pristimerol (30 µg/mL) and 8- EPI-6-deoxoblepharodol (20 µg/mL), obtained by catalytic reduction of pristimerin, exhibited bacteriostatic action against Staphylococcus epidermidis. This activity was not dependent on the inoculum size and the growth phase although it showed a stronger effect...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： López MR,de León L,Moujir L

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phytoestrogens are discussed as candidate substances to treat symptoms related to estrogen deficiency. In in vitro experiments, the naturally occurring flavonoid 6-(1,1-dimethylallyl)naringenin (6-DMAN) emerged as one of the most potent phytoestrogenic substances. 6-DMAN is not as well characterized as other flavonoid...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Zierau O,Geis RB,Tischer S,Schwab P,Metz P,Vollmer G

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA sequence analysis of the rDNA internal transcribed spacer 1 (ITS1) and TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction were exploited for their applications in the differentiation of the traditional chinese medicinal plants euphorbia humifusa and e. maculata from three related adulterants e. hypericifolia, E. atoto and...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Xue HG,Wang H,Li DZ,Xue CY,Wang QZ

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Activator protein 1 (AP-1) is a transcription factor which plays a critical role in inflammation and carcinogenesis. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid present in plants of the genera Berberis and Coptis, on the activity of AP-1 using a reporter gene assay ...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Fukuda K,Hibiya Y,Mutoh M,Koshiji M,Akao S,Fujiwara H

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The active ingredient dl-tetrahydropalmatine (THP) isolated from the traditional Chinese herb Corydalis racemosa has been found to have antihypertensive effects. However, severe cardiac and neurological toxic effects were reported from using this herb for the treatment of pain. In an isolated perfused rat heart model,...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Chan P,Chiu WT,Chen YJ,Wu PJ,Cheng JT

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Praziquantel is the drug of choice for the treatment of schistosomiasis. However, several strains of Schistosoma mansoni are resistant to praziquantel, making it necessary to discover new drugs that might be used for its treatment. With this in mind, the properties of a schistosomicidal ethanolic extract of Garcinia b...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Castro AP,de Mattos AC,Pereira NA,Anchieta NF,Silva MS,Dias DF,Silva CA,Barros GV,Souza RL,Dos Santos MH,Marques MJ

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inhibitory effect of flavonoids and phenolic acids, which could be transformed from flavonoids by human intestinal microflora, on the growth of Helicobacter pylori (HP) was investigated. Ponciretin, hesperetin, naringenin and diosmetin were active against HP. Among them, ponciretin was the most potent and its MIC ...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Bae EA,Han MJ,Kim DH

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The benzophenanthridine alkaloids sanguinarine and chelerythrine of Chelidonium majus, L. (Papaveraceae), are potent inhibitors of 5-lipoxygenase in polymorphonuclear leukocytes and 12-lipoxygenase in mouse epidermis, while the activity of soybean lipoxygenase is not influenced. The extract of the herb of Ch.majus als...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Vavrecková C,Gawlik I,Müller K

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epilobium sp. are commonly used in traditional medicine in the treatment of early stages of benign prostatic hyperplasia and inflammation. It is suggested that a dominating constituent, oenothein B, is responsible for the extracts therapeutic effects. Several bioactivities were established for extracts and oenothein B...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Piwowarski JP,Bobrowska-Korczak B,Stanisławska I,Bielecki W,Wrzesien R,Granica S,Krupa K,Kiss AK

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The essential oils of Salvia ringens (samples A and B), were analyzed by means of GC and GC/MS. From the seventy-five identified constituents representing 99.82 and 99.86% of the oils, 1,8-cineole and alpha-pinene were the major components. Furthermore, sample B exhibited a very interesting antimicrobial profile after...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Tzakou O,Pitarokili D,Chinou IB,Harvala C

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myrrh is the oleo-gum resin of mainly Commiphora molmol and as a powdered substance, one compound in the traditional medicinal product Myrrhinil-Intest®, which has been used for the treatment of unspecific, inflammatory intestinal disorders. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antispasmodic effect of myrr...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Vissiennon C,Goos KH,Goos O,Nieber K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Agnus Castus Fruit is defined in the European Pharmacopoeia as the dried ripe fruit of Vitex agnus-castus. In Europe it is used as a medicine targeting premenstrual syndrome and climacteric disorder. In Japan, Agnus Castus Fruit is becoming popular as a raw material for over-the-counter drugs and health food products,...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Oshima N,Masada S,Suzuki R,Yagi K,Matsufuji H,Suenaga E,Takahashi Y,Yahagi T,Watanabe M,Yahara S,Iida O,Kawahara N,Maruyama T,Goda Y,Hakamatsuka T

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel bibenzyl, a new bibenzyl, two new phenanthrenes, and a new lignin glycoside, namely longicornuol A (1), 4-[2-(3-hdroxyphenol)-1-methoxyethyl]-2,6-dimethoxyphenol (2), 5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-9,10-dihydrophenanthrene-1,4-dione (3), 7-methoxy-9,10-dihydrophenanthrene-2,4,5-triol (4) and erythro-1-(4-O-beta-D-glucopy...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Hu JM,Chen JJ,Yu H,Zhao YX,Zhou J

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyme extract is known to posses spasmolytic effects on isolated trachea and to increase ciliary activity. A small part of this effect is mediated via beta (2) receptors, but other receptors are supposed to be involved. Endothelin has a pathophysiological impact in asthma with respect to hyper-reagibility and contract...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Engelbertz J,Schwenk T,Kinzinger U,Schierstedt D,Verspohl EJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cytotoxic compound was purified from the root of Angelica gigas Nakai by normal phase HPLC. As a result of the structure analysis by mass, IR, 1H-NMR, and 13C-NMR spectrometry, the compound was identified as decursinol angelate, a structural isomer of decursin, and characterized originally from Sesei grandivittatum....

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Ahn KS,Sim WS,Lee IK,Seu YB,Kim IH

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00