FitoterapiaPub Date : 2024-10-20DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106266
Yingbo Yang , Qian Zhang , Jia Wang , Haijun Hu , Meng Wang , Zhengtao Wang , Zhuzhen Han , Ying Xiao , Li Yang
{"title":"Bioactive constituents from Clerodendrum trichotomum and their α-glucosidase inhibitory and PPAR-γ agonist activities","authors":"Yingbo Yang , Qian Zhang , Jia Wang , Haijun Hu , Meng Wang , Zhengtao Wang , Zhuzhen Han , Ying Xiao , Li Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106266","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106266","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Three new neoclerodane diterpenoids (<strong>1–3</strong>), two new steroids (<strong>4–5</strong>), one new monoterpene (<strong>6</strong>), one new derivative of benzaldehyde (<strong>7</strong>) and one new iridoid glycoside (<strong>8</strong>), along with 19 known phenolic compounds, were isolated from <em>Clerodendrum trichotomum</em>. Their structures were established by a combination of detailed spectroscopic analyses (1D and 2D NMR) and high resolution electrospray ionization mass spectroscopy (HRESIMS). The isolated compounds were screened on <em>α</em>-glucosidase inhibitory and the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-<em>γ</em>) agonist activities, and the results showed that three phenylethanoid glycosides, verbascoside (<strong>9</strong>), leucosceptoside a (<strong>10</strong>), and isoacteoside (<strong>13</strong>), and two flavonoids, apigenin (<strong>22</strong>) and luteolin (<strong>26</strong>) showed potent inhibitory effects against α-glucosidase, with IC<sub>50</sub> values in the range from 15 to 700 μM. In addition, four flavonoids apigenin 7<em>-O-β</em>-D-glucuronide (<strong>19</strong>), apigenin (<strong>22</strong>), luteolin (<strong>26</strong>), and quercetin (<strong>27</strong>) exhibited significant PPAR-<em>γ</em> agonistic activities with EC<sub>50</sub> values in the range 2.3–24.9 μM.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12147,"journal":{"name":"Fitoterapia","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 106266"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
FitoterapiaPub Date : 2024-10-18DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106264
Wen-Hui Pang , Bin-Bao Wang , Yong-Xiang Huang , Xue-Mei Zhou , Xue-Wen Wu , Muhammad Aurang Zeb , Rui-Han Zhang , Ning Huang , Xiao-Li Li , Chang-Bo Zheng , Wei-Lie Xiao
{"title":"Six new prenylated flavonoids from Dodonaea viscosa with anti-Zika virus activity","authors":"Wen-Hui Pang , Bin-Bao Wang , Yong-Xiang Huang , Xue-Mei Zhou , Xue-Wen Wu , Muhammad Aurang Zeb , Rui-Han Zhang , Ning Huang , Xiao-Li Li , Chang-Bo Zheng , Wei-Lie Xiao","doi":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106264","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106264","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Six new prenylated flavonoids, named visconaeas A-F (<strong>1–6</strong>), and eleven known isopentenyl flavonoids (<strong>7–17</strong>) were isolated from <em>Dodonaea viscosa</em> (L.) Jacq. The structures of the separated compounds were determined through comprehensive spectral analysis and quantum chemical calculations. These compounds were tested for their anti-Zika virus and cytotoxicity activities. The results indicated that compound <strong>4</strong> showed low cytotoxicity and strong anti-Zika virus potential with EC<sub>50</sub> 16.34 μM.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12147,"journal":{"name":"Fitoterapia","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 106264"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142461358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Flavonoids from Camellia oleifera flower ameliorate type 2 diabetes mellitus by regulating the p53 pathway","authors":"Ruining Yu , Dier Shi , Qi Ru , Qiuping Chen , Jianfu Shen","doi":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106267","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106267","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Camellia oleifera flower (COF) is rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, strongly preventing postprandial hyperglycemia and improving diabetes. However, research on the effective ingredients in COF extracts that have hypoglycemic effects is limited, and the mechanism by which COF extracts improve liver insulin resistance and glucose and lipid metabolism still needs to be clarified, requiring further investigation.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>To systematically clarify the role of COF extracts in improving insulin resistance in diabetes mice and to explore their key targets and mechanisms in anti-type 2 diabetes (T2DM).</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>Ultrafiltration combined with liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-MS) was used to analyze α-glucosidase inhibitors in COF extracts qualitatively. Blood glucose, lipid, oxidative stress, and liver function indicators were detected in the db/db type 2 diabetes mouse model. Then, RNA-seq was used to identify differentially expressed mRNAs (DEGs) in the liver, screen for key genes and metabolic pathways, and validate the results' accuracy through qPCR experiments.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>17 α-glucosidase inhibitors were identified as flavonoids from COF. Through db/db type 2 diabetes mouse model, it was indicated that COF could significantly improve symptoms of hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia, alleviate oxidative stress, and protect liver and pancreatic tissues by regulating key differential genes expressed, including Nek2, Cdk1, Ccnb1, and Ccnb2 via the p53 signaling pathway and ameliorate the insulin resistance effect.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study demonstrated the anti-diabetic effect of COF, explored its potential hypoglycemic target, and provided data support for future T2DM prevention and drug treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12147,"journal":{"name":"Fitoterapia","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 106267"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142461353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
FitoterapiaPub Date : 2024-10-18DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106250
Hao Zhang , Can Li , Hui Wu , Ziyi Li , Daqiang Wu , Jing Shao , Tianming Wang , Changzhong Wang
{"title":"Pulsatilla suppository prevents recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis in a rat model via the TLR/MyD88/NLRP3 signaling pathway","authors":"Hao Zhang , Can Li , Hui Wu , Ziyi Li , Daqiang Wu , Jing Shao , Tianming Wang , Changzhong Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106250","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106250","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fungal infection caused by <em>Candida albicans</em> is a serious health problem, and as drug resistance worsens, new sources for therapeutic compounds are needed. Traditional Chinese medicine represents a wealth of such sources, and can be designed as suppositories for the treatment of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC). This study aimed to develop a Pulsatilla suppository containing the n-butanol extract of Pulsatilla decoction (BEPD) to treat RVVC. A Pulsatilla suppository containing BEPD was prepared, and its performance, weight, drug content, dissolution time and percentage, stability, toxicology, and pharmacodynamics were evaluated. Biological compatibility tests and clinical evaluations were performed in female Sprague–Dawley rats. The Pulsatilla suppository melted completely within 30 min. In vitro anti-<em>C. albicans</em> activity, stability changes, and toxicology tests indicated stability and safety in the rats. Compared with RVVC model rats, high-dose BEPD suppository (40, 60 mg/kg) can significantly reduce the vaginal fungal load of rats, relieve neutrophil infiltration, reduce the content of TLR/MyD88 pathway-related proteins, and reduce the expression of inflammatory factors such as NLRP3, demonstrating the efficacy of the Pulsatilla suppository in RVVC.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12147,"journal":{"name":"Fitoterapia","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 106250"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142461356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
FitoterapiaPub Date : 2024-10-18DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106251
Philomina Panin Edjah , Mao-Fang Lu , Wei-Chen Chen , Jun Wu , Yu-Ting Zhong , Mu Li , Qi Chen , Kong-Kai Zhu , Rui-Ying Yuan , Wei-Xin Tao , Ke-Jia Wu , You-Sheng Cai
{"title":"Aculeaquamides B and C, two new paraherquamides from the co-culture of Aspergillus aculeatinus WHUF0198 and Penicillium sp. DM27","authors":"Philomina Panin Edjah , Mao-Fang Lu , Wei-Chen Chen , Jun Wu , Yu-Ting Zhong , Mu Li , Qi Chen , Kong-Kai Zhu , Rui-Ying Yuan , Wei-Xin Tao , Ke-Jia Wu , You-Sheng Cai","doi":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106251","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106251","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Two new paraherquamides (PHQs) namely aculeaquamides B and C (<strong>1</strong> and <strong>2</strong>), along with four known PHQs (<strong>3</strong>–<strong>6</strong>), were isolated from the co-culture of marine fungus <em>Aspergillus aculeatinus</em> WHUF0198 and mangrove-associated fungus <em>Penicillium</em> sp. DM27. Compound <strong>1</strong> represents the first PHQ derivative featuring an uncommon 7/6/5/5/6/5 hexacyclic system. The structures of the isolated compounds were elucidated based on exhaustive NMR spectroscopy measurement and HRESIMS data. The absolute configurations of new compounds were determined by TDDFT-ECD calculations. Compound <strong>3</strong> demonstrated suppression of AngII-induced cardiac hypertrophy while exhibiting relatively low cardiomyocyte toxicity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12147,"journal":{"name":"Fitoterapia","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 106251"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142461350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
FitoterapiaPub Date : 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106256
Tímea Bencsik , Viktória Lilla Balázs , Ágnes Farkas , Eszter Csikós , Adrienn Horváth , Kamilla Ács , Marianna Kocsis , Martin Doseděl , Silvia Bittner Fialová , Szilvia Czigle , Milan Nagy , Jaroslav Tóth , Michele Protti , Laura Mercolini , Přemysl Mladěnka , József Szentpéteri , Györgyi Horváth
{"title":"Herbal drugs in chronic venous disease treatment: An update","authors":"Tímea Bencsik , Viktória Lilla Balázs , Ágnes Farkas , Eszter Csikós , Adrienn Horváth , Kamilla Ács , Marianna Kocsis , Martin Doseděl , Silvia Bittner Fialová , Szilvia Czigle , Milan Nagy , Jaroslav Tóth , Michele Protti , Laura Mercolini , Přemysl Mladěnka , József Szentpéteri , Györgyi Horváth","doi":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106256","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106256","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The prevalence of chronic venous disease (CVD) is relatively high, it affects 20–80 % of the population worldwide. CVD may affect any veins in the human body, however, the veins of the lower extremities are the most susceptible to this condition. Among therapeutic possibilities for CVD, mainly chronic venous insufficiency, some medicinal plants (<em>Ruscus aculeatus</em> L., <em>Aesculus hippocastanum</em> L., <em>Centella asiatica</em> (L.) Urb.) and their active compounds (ruscoside, aescin, asiaticoside) or close derivatives also have important places. This review describes shortly the updated knowledge on pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and diagnostics of CVD as well as treatment modalities. The primary focus of this review is on the existing knowledge about botanical medications for treating chronic venous disease (CVD). It covers the chemical makeup of these plant drugs, their pharmacological effects, results from clinical trials involving humans, and any associated safety concerns.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12147,"journal":{"name":"Fitoterapia","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 106256"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142461354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
FitoterapiaPub Date : 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106258
You-Chen Li , Peng Liu , Ying-Ying Su , Chang Xu , Meng Sun , Wei Zhang , Bin Liu
{"title":"Six new phenolic glycosides from the roots of Scrophularia ningpoensis","authors":"You-Chen Li , Peng Liu , Ying-Ying Su , Chang Xu , Meng Sun , Wei Zhang , Bin Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106258","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106258","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Six new phenolic glycosides (<strong>1</strong>–<strong>6</strong>) and thirteen known compounds (<strong>7</strong>–<strong>19</strong>) were isolated from the roots of <em>Scrophularia ningpoensis</em>. Their structures were determined through comprehensive analyses of the physicochemical properties and spectroscopic data (1D NMR, 2D NMR, and HR-ESI-MS). The anti-inflammatory potential of all compounds was evaluated by determining their ability to inhibit lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced NO production in RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. In addition, the cytotoxicity of all compounds on HepG2, 4T1 and A549 cell lines was also evaluated.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12147,"journal":{"name":"Fitoterapia","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 106258"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142461357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
FitoterapiaPub Date : 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106261
Winnie Chemutai Sum , Sherif S. Ebada , Jackson M. Muema , Harald Kellner , Attila Mándi , Tibor Kurtán , Marc Stadler
{"title":"Hermansones A and B: Bioactive naphthazarin congeners from the European crust fungus Hermanssonia centrifuga","authors":"Winnie Chemutai Sum , Sherif S. Ebada , Jackson M. Muema , Harald Kellner , Attila Mándi , Tibor Kurtán , Marc Stadler","doi":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106261","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106261","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Two previously undescribed naphthazarins named hermansones A (<strong>1</strong>) and B (<strong>2</strong>), were isolated from the wood-decaying basidiomycete <em>Hermanssonia centrifuga</em>. The study presents the first report of natural products from the species. The structures of the secondary metabolites were elucidated through NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. The absolute configuration of compound <strong>1</strong> was elucidated using TDDFT-ECD calculations. Hermansone B (<strong>2</strong>) demonstrated moderate inhibitory effects against Chikungunya virus at IC<sub>50</sub> of 55.97 μM, without inducing notable cytotoxicity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12147,"journal":{"name":"Fitoterapia","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 106261"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142461355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chemical structures of polyketides and alkaloids isolated from a culture of fungus Curvularia moringae","authors":"Takahiro Matsumoto , Miho Hamai , Yayako Inui , Tomoe Ohta , Tatsusada Yoshida , Naoto Kojima , Hayato Yoshikawa , Raku Kutose , Shiori Ando , Tetsushi Watanabe","doi":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106263","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106263","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Seven new polyketides [moringols I–VII (<strong>1</strong>–<strong>7</strong>)], a new alkaloid [moringamine I (<strong>8</strong>)], and seven known compounds (<strong>9</strong>–<strong>15</strong>) were isolated from the fungus <em>Curvularia moringae</em> JKYM-KR4. The planar chemical structures and relative configurations of the new compounds were elucidated by high-resolution mass spectrometry, 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy, and DP4+ analysis using the calculated <sup>13</sup>C NMR chemical shifts. For moringols I and II (<strong>1</strong> and <strong>2</strong>), the planar chemical structures and relative configurations were confirmed using X-ray crystallography. The absolute configurations of <strong>1</strong>–<strong>6</strong> and <strong>8</strong> were determined by ECD calculations. Among the isolated compounds, terpestacin (<strong>14</strong>) moderately inhibited the proliferation of HT-29 cells.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12147,"journal":{"name":"Fitoterapia","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 106263"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142461351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
FitoterapiaPub Date : 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106259
Yang Xu , Zhiqi Zhang , Bin Liu , Dejuan Sun , Hua Li , Lixia Chen
{"title":"Polyphenols with anti-inflammatory activity isolated from the whole herbs of Delphinium forrestii var. Viride","authors":"Yang Xu , Zhiqi Zhang , Bin Liu , Dejuan Sun , Hua Li , Lixia Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106259","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106259","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Delphinium</em> belongs to Ranunculaceae, which is widely distributed in Northwest China. In folk, this genus of plants has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and insecticidal effects. By studying non-alkaloid components in the whole herbs of <em>Delphinium forrestii</em>, we obtained a total of 11 compounds (<strong>1</strong>−<strong>11</strong>), including five new (<strong>1</strong>–<strong>5</strong>) and six known polyphenols (<strong>6</strong>–<strong>11</strong>). On the basis of chemical evidences and spectral data analysis (UV, Optical rotation data, 1D/2D-NMR and HR-ESI-MS), the structures of new compounds were elucidated. The inhibitory effect of compounds <strong>1</strong>–<strong>11</strong> on lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced NO production in RAW 264.7 cells was detected. Compounds <strong>4</strong> and <strong>11</strong> showed significant inhibitory effects. This study indicated the presence of compounds with good anti-inflammatory activity among non-alkaloid components in the whole herbs of <em>Delphinium forrestii</em>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12147,"journal":{"name":"Fitoterapia","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 106259"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142445992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}