Lin Liang, Xi Yuan, Xiao-Ya Xian, Xian-Li Zhou, Tong-Dong Kuang, Jin-Tao Gao, Li-Sheng Wang, Cheng-Qin Liang
{"title":"Two new quinazolinone alkaloids from <i>Aspergillus udagawae</i>.","authors":"Lin Liang, Xi Yuan, Xiao-Ya Xian, Xian-Li Zhou, Tong-Dong Kuang, Jin-Tao Gao, Li-Sheng Wang, Cheng-Qin Liang","doi":"10.1080/10286020.2024.2424910","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2024.2424910","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Two new quinazolinone alkaloids, benzomalvin F (<b>1</b>), and quinadoline C (<b>2</b>), along with four known quinazolinones (<b>3</b>-<b>6</b>), were isolated from cultures of the wetland-soil-derived fungus <i>Aspergillus udagawae</i> from the Huixian wetland in Guilin. Their structures were elucidated based on detailed spectroscopic analysis, including 1D, 2D NMR, mass spectrometry, and IR spectra. In addition, the anti-inflammatory results showed that compounds <b>1</b>, <b>2</b>, <b>4</b>, and <b>5</b> had significant inhibitory effects on NO production in RAW264.7 cells activated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS), with IC<sub>50</sub> values of 24.5 ± 0.1, 29.7 ± 0.1, 29.4 ± 0.1, and 31.0 ± 0.1 µM respectively, compared with the positive control indomethacin (IC<sub>50</sub> = 31.6 ± 0.4 μM).</p>","PeriodicalId":15180,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Natural Products Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142648239","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":"Evaluation of the potential anti-arthritic effects and evaluation of acute oral toxicity of the active fraction of <i>Eclipta prostrata</i> leaves in rat model.","authors":"Anjoo Kamboj, Hitesh Malhotra, Himanshu Mukhija, Arockia Babu","doi":"10.1080/10286020.2024.2422974","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2024.2422974","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The primary goal of this research was to isolate and assess the bioactive compounds within <i>Eclipta prostrata</i> Linn's chloroform extract, with a focus on their potential to combat arthritis, validating its traditional use. Initially, antioxidant characteristics were evaluated, followed by fractionation through column chromatography. The <i>in-vivo</i> safety assessment, following OECD TG 425 Guidelines, showed no mortality at doses up to 2000 mg/kg, confirming the fraction's safety. Subsequently, the active fraction was assessed in a complete Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis model. It demonstrated a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on inflammation and improved various parameters, including thermal latency time, dorsal flexion, motility, and motor coordination. Active bio constituents like rutin, stigmasterol, quercetin, and beta-sitosterol were estimated in the active fraction. The findings provide validation for the traditional use of <i>E. prostrata</i> as a potential plant with anti-arthritic properties, suggesting its potential suitability for rheumatoid arthritis treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":15180,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Natural Products Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142621130","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}
Yu-Shuang Wen, Li Jiang, Yang Wang, Ying-Jie Xu, Chun-Hua Liu, Yong Huang, Xue Ma, Yong-Jun Li
{"title":"Two new glycosides and a new flavone from <i>Gerbera delavayi</i>.","authors":"Yu-Shuang Wen, Li Jiang, Yang Wang, Ying-Jie Xu, Chun-Hua Liu, Yong Huang, Xue Ma, Yong-Jun Li","doi":"10.1080/10286020.2024.2420613","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2024.2420613","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Three new compounds, including two glycosides, named gerbelavinsides E/G (<b>1</b>/<b>2</b>), and a flavone, named gerbelavin G (<b>3</b>), were isolated from 50% ethanol extract of <i>Gerbera delavayi</i>. Their structures were elucidated based on HR-ESI-MS, IR, UV and NMR spectral data, and the absolute configurations of <b>1</b> and <b>3</b> were determined by ECD spectra. Three compounds were tested for their inhibition effect against LPS-induced NO production in RAW 264.7 cells. They exhibited different degrees of inhibition activities with rates of 40.55 ± 1.65%, 70.13 ± 0.55%, 56.74 ± 1.15%, respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":15180,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Natural Products Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142621131","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":"A rare prenylated isoflavone-quinone from the roots of <i>Flemingia philippinensis</i>.","authors":"Sheng-Li Niu, Xiao-Zhuo Han, Yan-Ping Wang, Jia-Hui Hao, Fei Mo, Can-Can Cui, Ying-Yu Wang, Lu-Yao Zhang, Ya-Ting Sun","doi":"10.1080/10286020.2024.2421918","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2024.2421918","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In order to make more rational use of <i>Flemingia Philippinensis</i>, a systematic separation from the roots of <i>F. philippinensis</i> was performed in the current study. The investigation of chemical constituents resulted in the isolation of a rare prenylated isoflavone-quinone, fleminquinone A (<b>1</b>), together with four known analogues (<b>2-5</b>). Their structures were established by extensive physical and spectroscopic data analysis. Anti-inflammatory activities of the isolated compounds were evaluated in lipopolysaccharide induced mouse mononuclear macrophage leukemia cells RAW 264.7 model. Compound <b>1</b> exhibited significant inhibitory effects on LPS-induced NO production and COX-2. Compound <b>1</b> also significantly affected the levels of inflammatory cytokines.</p>","PeriodicalId":15180,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Natural Products Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142557903","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":"Taxifolin ameliorates the D-galactose-induced aging of mouse hippocampal neurons HT-22 cells through modulating SIRT1/p53 and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways.","authors":"Xing-Long Liu, Shuang Zu, Hao Yue, An-Ning Li, Ping-Ping Sun, Jian-Guo Li, Li Yan, Li-Na Ma, Shuai Zhang","doi":"10.1080/10286020.2024.2421925","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2024.2421925","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>By establishing an <i>in vitro</i> model of D-Gal-induced brain neuronal cell (HT-22) senescence, it was found that TAX treatment significantly increased the activities of SOD and GSH, while decreasing MDA levels in aging HT-22 cells, indicating that TAX effectively restored the total antioxidant capacity and antioxidant enzyme activity of aging HT-22 cells induced by D-Gal, and attenuated cellular oxidative stress injury. In addition, taxifolin could also protect HT-22 cells from aging by up-regulating SIRT1 while reducing the expression of Ac-p53, indicating that TAX may be an active substance that can effectively delay cell aging.</p>","PeriodicalId":15180,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Natural Products Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142557904","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":"Recent advances in natural products and derivatives with antiviral activity against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).","authors":"Ameena Tur Rasool, Erguang Li, Ahsan Nazir","doi":"10.1080/10286020.2024.2417211","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2024.2417211","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a widespread viral infection that causes millions of high-risk illnesses annually. Medicinal herbs such as ginseng root, echinacea purpurea, and radix astragali have a positive effect on antiviral activity by preventing viral adhesion, syncytial development, inhibiting viral internalization, relieving respiratory inflammation, strengthening the immune system, and stimulating the release of interferons. The potential benefits of natural products in terms of lower costs, better patient outcomes, and fewer adverse effects are discussed. This review examines the current evidence on the prevention and control of RSV with natural ingredients and the challenges and opportunities in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":15180,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Natural Products Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142466288","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}
Lu Rao, Fei Chen, Ming-Hui Gao, Jun-Jie Tan, Shi-Jin Qu, Chang-Heng Tan
{"title":"Monoterpene indole glycoalkaloids from the hook-bearing branches of <i>Uncaria rhynchophylla</i>.","authors":"Lu Rao, Fei Chen, Ming-Hui Gao, Jun-Jie Tan, Shi-Jin Qu, Chang-Heng Tan","doi":"10.1080/10286020.2024.2410460","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2024.2410460","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Twelve monoterpene indole glycoalkaloids, comprising of three new ones, 19-<i>epi</i>-rhynchophylloside A (<b>1</b>), 7-<i>epi</i>-rhynchophylloside A (<b>2</b>), and 7-<i>epi</i>-anthocephalusine A (<b>3</b>), were isolated from the hook-bearing branches of <i>Uncaria rhynchophylla</i>. The structures and absolute configurations of <b>1-3</b> were elucidated by analysis of MS, NMR, ECD, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction or TDDFT-ECD calculations. Glycoalkaloids <b>1</b> and <b>3</b> showed significant immunosuppressive activity against the proliferation of B lymphocyte induced by LPS with broad selective index.</p>","PeriodicalId":15180,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Natural Products Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142466287","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":"<i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i> as <i>in vivo</i> model for the screening of natural plants-derived novel anti-aging compounds: a short introduction.","authors":"Samah H O Zarroug","doi":"10.1080/10286020.2024.2414189","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2024.2414189","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The global aging population highlights the need for effective anti-aging treatments. Natural products show promise, but thorough evaluation requires <i>in vivo</i> models due to the complexity of aging. Ethical concerns are driving a shift from traditional models like rabbits and mice to alternatives such as <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i>. This microscopic nematode, with its short life cycle, genetic similarities to humans, and cost-effectiveness, is ideal for testing anti-aging compounds. We review studies using <i>C. elegans</i> to assess natural products, suggesting it could serve as a primary model for -evaluating the safety and efficacy of plant-derived anti-aging compounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":15180,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Natural Products Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142466307","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":"A regio-specific 4<i>'</i>-<i>O</i>-methyltransferase from <i>Epimedium pseudowushanense</i> regiospecifically catalyzing 8-prenylkeampferol to icaritin.","authors":"Ke-Ping Feng, Ji-Mei Liu, Ri-Dao Chen, Qiao-Man Fei, Ke-Bo Xie, Da-Wei Chen, Jun-Gui Dai","doi":"10.1080/10286020.2024.2411710","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2024.2411710","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Epimedium</i> is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and contains rich bioactive compounds. These compounds often have a methyl group at their 4'-OH position catalyzed by methyltransferases. Therefore, studying methyltransferases in <i>Epimedium</i> plants is of great significance. In this study, a flavonol methyltransferase, EpOMT4, was isolated from <i>Epimedium pseudowushanense</i> B.L. Guo. The recombinant enzyme regiospecifically transferred a methyl group to the 4'-OH position of 8-prenylkaempferol forming icaritin. The study demonstrates that enzymatic methylation of flavonoids in <i>Epimedium</i> plants holds significant potential and could provide a promising alternative method for the biosynthetic production of bioactive methylated prenylflavonoids.</p>","PeriodicalId":15180,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Natural Products Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142380933","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":"Three new coumarins from <i>Notopterygium incisum</i> with potential anti-inflammatory activity.","authors":"Xue-Yan Huo, Meng-Dan Liu, Yu-Hui Chen, Yun-Jie Hu, Chen-Yi Yan, Da-Le Guo, Yu-Cheng Gu, Li-Jun Huang, Yun Deng","doi":"10.1080/10286020.2024.2411704","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2024.2411704","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Three previously undescribed coumarins (<b>1</b>-<b>3</b>) were obtained from the roots of <i>Notopterygium incisum</i>. Their chemical structures were elucidated using a variety of spectroscopic techniques and chemical calculations. The inhibitory effects of these new compounds on NO production and pro-inflammatory factors (<i>IL-1β</i>, <i>IL-6</i>, and <i>TNF-α</i>) in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells were investigated. Further studies revealed that compound <b>1</b> suppressed the expression of COX-2 and iNOS while also reduced ROS accumulation. Western blot analysis demonstrated that compound <b>1</b> could inhibit the PI3K/AKT pathway by decreasing the levels of p-PI3K and p-AKT. Collectively, these findings suggest that compounds <b>1</b>-<b>3</b> exhibit promising anti-inflammatory properties.</p>","PeriodicalId":15180,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Natural Products Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142380935","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}