Antimicrobial activity of 3-O-acyl-(-)-epicatechin and 3-O-acyl-(+)-catechin derivatives.

abstract：:Chemical studies on the constituents from the dragon's blood of Dracaena cambodiana led to the discovery of three new flavonoid derivatives (1- 3) and six known compounds (4- 9). The structures of the three new compounds were elucidated by NMR and MS spectroscopic analyses. All compounds were evaluated for their growt...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Luo Y,Wang H,Zhao YX,Zeng YB,Shen HY,Dai HF,Mei WL

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simultaneous separation of the enantiomers of kawain, dihydrokawain, methysticin, and dihydromethysticin as well as the achiral dienolides yangonin and demethoxyyangonin was carried out on a ChiraSpher NT column. This HPLC method can be used for the investigation of the enantiomeric purity of plant material and herb...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Häberlein H,Boonen G,Beck MA

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lyophilised aqueous extract of Euphorbia hirta L. (Euphorbiaceae) has been evaluated for analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties in mice and rats, in order to complete its activity profile, after the confirmation of the existence of a central depressant activity particularly expressed by a strong sedat...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Lanhers MC,Fleurentin J,Dorfman P,Mortier F,Pelt JM

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two triterpenoidal saponins having phytolaccagenin as the aglycone were isolated from the roots of Phytolacca esculenta (Phytolaccaceae). The structures of two new saponins, esculentoside I and esculentoside N, were established to be 3-O-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1----4)-beta-D- glucopyranosyl]-28-O-beta-D-glucopyranosy...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Yi YH

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven flavonol 3- O-glycosides were isolated from the flowers of CALENDULA OFFICINALIS L. Their structures were elucidated as isorhamnetin 3- O-glucoside, rutinoside, neohesperidoside, 2 (G)-rhamnosylrutinoside, quercetin glucoside, neohesperidoside, and 2 (G)-rhamnosylrutinoside by paper and thin layer chromatography...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Vidal-Ollivier E,Elias R,Faure F,Babadjamian A,Crespin F,Balansard G,Boudon G

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three new β-indoloquinazoline alkaloids, orirenierine A (1), B (2) and C (4), together with eleven known compounds were isolated from the methanol extract of the stems of Oricia renieri. The structures of all compounds were determined by comprehensive analyses of their spectroscopic data and comparison with literature...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Wansi JD,Happi EN,Bavoua JL,Devkota KP,Sewald N

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six new pyrrolizidine alkaloids, a new carboxylic acid, a new phenolic and a new oleanane glycoside, together with the known compounds 7,7'-bis-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-8,8'-dihydroxymethyltetrahydrofuran 4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, tormentic acid 28-O-beta- D-glucopyranoside, eu...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Braca A,Bader A,Siciliano T,Morelli I,De Tommasi N

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Variability in the oil content in natural populations of Cymbopogon jawarancusa is discussed. Races rich in piperitone, phellandrene and other chemical constituents have been identified. The oil producing ability was largely genetic and showed heritability of 79.0 percent. ...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Dhar AK,Thappa RK,Atal CK

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three previously undescribed natural products, phomopsinin A - C (1:  - 3: ), together with three known compounds, namely, cis-hydroxymellein (4: ), phomoxanthone A (5: ) and cytochalasin L-696,474 (6: ), were isolated from the solid culture of Phomopsis sp. CAM212, an endophytic fungus obtained from Garcinia xanthoch...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Jouda JB,Njoya EM,Fobofou SAT,Zhou ZY,Qiang Z,Mbazoa CD,Brandt W,Zhang GL,Wandji J,Wang F

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immune complex binding to macrophages was enhanced by treatment with an E. kansui extract. Systematic fractionation of the extract led to the characterization of 3-O-(2'E,4'Z-decadienoyl)- and 3-O-(2,3-dimethylbutyryl)-13- O-n-dodecanoyl-13-hydroxyingenol as the active principles. Immune complex binding to macrophages...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Matsumoto T,Cyong JC,Yamada H

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From the rhizomes of HYPOXIS OBTUSA two monoglucosides having the same aglycone as hypoxoside, 1-(3',4'- dihydroxyphenyl)-5-(3'',4''-dihydroxyphenyl)-1-pen-ten-4-yne, have been obtained. By methylation followed by hydrogenation they have been transformed into the same compound, 1-(3'-methoxy-4'- O-beta- D-glucopyranos...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Galeffi C,Multari G,De Vicente Y,Messana I,Nicoletti M,Marini-Bettolo GB

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The in vitro antiprotozoal activity of 18 natural flavonoids has been determined against Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia. (-)-Epicatechin, (-)-epigallocatechin and kaempferol were the most active flavonoids against both protozoa. ...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Calzada F,Meckes M,Cedillo-Rivera R

更新日期：1999-02-01 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：:In the present study, we demonstrate that saucernetin-8 ( 1) and saucernetin-7 ( 2), isolated from the underground parts of Saururus chinensis (Saururaceae), exerted potent inhibitory effects on LPS-induced nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E (2) (PGE (2)) production in RAW 264.7 cells. Both compounds 1 and 2, known...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Park HJ,Kim RG,Seo BR,Ha J,Ahn BT,Bok SH,Lee YS,Kim HJ,Lee KT

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The isoflavonoids found in soy have attracted great interest as dietary phytoestrogens that might be effective for postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy. Special attention has been devoted to the hormonal effects of various isoflavonoids, like genistein (GEN) and daidzein's (DAID) potent metabolite, equol (EQ). H...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Tezval M,Sehmisch S,Seidlová-Wuttke D,Rack T,Kolios L,Wuttke W,Stuermer KM,Stuermer EK

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In our investigation of in vitro antimalarial screening of medicinal herbal extracts, the n-BuOH extract from the root of Wikstroemia indica showed a potent inhibitory effect. Fractionation of the active extract led to the isolation of two biflavonoids, sikokianin B ( 1) and sikokianin C ( 2) with IC (50) values 0.54 ...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Nunome S,Ishiyama A,Kobayashi M,Otoguro K,Kiyohara H,Yamada H,Omura S

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-asthmatic effects of Perilla seed oil in vitro and in vivo in sensitized guinea pigs. Aerosolized antigen caused an immediate bronchoconstriction. Perilla seed oil per os inhibited the increase in lung resistance and the decrease in dynamic lung compliance in a dose-de...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Deng YM,Xie QM,Zhang SJ,Yao HY,Zhang H

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：:Two new naphtho-pyrone glycosides, 9-[(beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1----6)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy]-10- hydroxy-7-methoxy-3-methyl-1H-naphtho[2,3-c]pyran-1 -one (5) and 6-[(alpha-apiofuranosyl-(1----6)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy]- rubrofusarin (6), together with cassiaside (3) and rubrofusarin-6-beta-gentiobioside (4)...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Wong SM,Wong MM,Seligmann O,Wagner H

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aerial parts of Pterocaulon polystachyum from Chaco province, Argentina, afforded the known coumarins ayapin, isoscopoletin, prenyletin, prenyletin methyl ether, virgatenol, obtusinin, 5-methoxy-6,7-methylenedioxycoumarin, 5-(3,3-dimethylallyloxy)-6,7-methylenedioxycoumarin, 5-(2',3'-dihydroxy-3-methylbutanoxy)-6,7-me...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Vera N,Bardón A,Catalán CA,Gedris TE,Herz W

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Raspberry ketone (RK) is a natural phenolic compound of the red raspberry. The dietary administration of RK to male mice has been reported to prevent high-fat diet-induced elevation in body weight and to increase lipolysis in white adipocytes. To elucidate a possible mechanism for the antiobesity action of RK, its eff...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Park KS

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A micellar electrokinetic capillary chromatography (MEKC) method for the determination of xanthyletin and xanthoxyletin in the roots bark of three Citrus plants was developed for the first time. The electrophoresis buffer was 10 mmol/L sodium borate containing 50 mmol/L sodium dodecyl sulfate, 20% (v/v) acetonitrile a...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Wang SF,Ju Y,Chen XG,Hu ZD

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The olive (Olea europaea) leaf is considered an important traditional herbal medicine utilized against infectious diseases, and for the treatment of diabetes and hypertension. Moreover, olive leaf constituents have been related to cardioprotection, probably due to their association with cellular redox modulating effec...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Efentakis P,Iliodromitis EK,Mikros E,Papachristodoulou A,Dagres N,Skaltsounis AL,Andreadou I

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Investigation of Podachaenium eminens afforded nine sesquiterpene lactones (Sls) from which costunolide, 7-hydroxycostunolide, santamarin as well as 3-chlorodehydroleucodin are new for this plant and 3,4-dehydro-4-dehydroxypodachaenin (= 3-costoyloxydehydroleucodin) is found for the first time in nature. All isolated ...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Castro V,Murillo R,Klaas CA,Meunier C,Mora G,Pahl HL,Merfort I

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Geniposide, a main iridoid glucoside component of gardenia fruit, has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory activity. However, its potential use for acute lung injury (ALI) has not yet been studied. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory properties of geniposide using a mouse ALI model. ALI was ...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Xiaofeng Y,Qinren C,Jingping H,Xiao C,Miaomiao W,Xiangru F,Xianxing X,Meixia H,Jing L,Jingyuan W,Xinxin C,Hongyu L,Yanhong D,Lanxiang J,Xuming D

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A procedure is described for the extraction of both anthraquinones and alkaloids from tissue culture material of CINCHONA species. Using this extraction method, it is possible to quantitatively determine the two groups of secondary metabolites produced in CINCHONA tissue cultures. ...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Wijnsma R,van Vliet TB,Harkes PA,van Groningen HJ,van der Heijden R,Verpoorte R,Svendsen AB

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperuricemia is a clinical condition characterized by an elevated level of serum uric acid and is a key risk factor for the development of gout and metabolic disorders. The existing urate-lowering therapies are often impractical for certain patient populations, providing a rationale to explore new agents with improve...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Kim JK,Kim WJ,Hyun JM,Lee JS,Kwon JG,Seo C,Song MJ,Choi CW,Hong SS,Park K,Kim P,Sung H,Lee JK,Choi Y

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indole alkaloid contents were investigated in leaves of Tabernaemontana pachysiphon (Apocynaceae) trees in the natural habitat, Shimba Hills National Reserve, Kenya. The contents of the major alkaloids apparicine, tubotaiwine, tubotaiwine- N-oxide, and isovoacangine varied with site, leaf age, leaf growth form, positi...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Höft M,Verpoorte R,Beck E

更新日期：1998-03-01 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：:Lipophilic extracts of Isatis tinctoria L. exhibit significant activity against several clinically relevant targets of inflammation. The alkaloid tryptanthrin was identified as one of the active principles in woad and characterised as a potent dual inhibitor of COX-2 and 5-LOX. Here, the anti-inflammatory efficacy of ...

journal_title：Planta medica

authors： Heinemann C,Schliemann-Willers S,Oberthür C,Hamburger M,Elsner P

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00