Abul Taher Mohammed Rafiqul Islam, Kenji Arakawa, Kenji Komaguchi, Kenji Kitamura, Nobukazu Tanaka
{"title":"Biological activities of BY2-melanin, a plant-type eumelanin, isolated from cultured tobacco BY-2 cells.","authors":"Abul Taher Mohammed Rafiqul Islam, Kenji Arakawa, Kenji Komaguchi, Kenji Kitamura, Nobukazu Tanaka","doi":"10.1080/14786419.2025.2505604","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2025.2505604","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BY2-melanin, a plant eumelanin distinct from nitrogen-free plant allomelanins, was previously isolated from cultured BY-2 tobacco cells. Herein, the biological activities of BY2-melanin, including its ability to protect against ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and antioxidant activity, were investigated. Based on the survival rate of <i>Escherichia coli</i>, the ability of BY2-melanin to protect against UVR was three and eight times higher than that of melanins isolated from fungi and bacteria, respectively. Its antioxidant activities, determined as ferrous iron-chelating activity and reducing power, were 1.7-4.9 and 0.3-0.4 times higher than those of animal melanins, respectively. Its 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl and superoxide radical scavenging activities were similar to those of mushroom melanin, whereas its hydroxyl radical scavenging activity was one-fourth of that of melanins derived from mushroom and black tea. These findings shed light on the development of a class of melanin biopolymers that can be used as a broad-spectrum sunscreen with antioxidant activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":18990,"journal":{"name":"Natural Product Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144078902","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"<i>In silico</i> analysis of <i>Chlorophytum borivilianum</i> phytocompounds as a multi-targeted directed ligand (MTDL) against type 2 diabetes mellitus-induced Alzheimer's disease.","authors":"Kanika Khoba, Shivani Kumar, Ram Singh Purty","doi":"10.1080/14786419.2025.2503506","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2025.2503506","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multi-factorial neurodegenerative disorder. A crosstalk between AD and hyperglycaemia has been observed where patients showed increased insulin resistance. Type 2 diabetes mellitus and its features, including hyperinsulinemia and chronic hyperglycaemia with an inflammatory response, are related to AD through insulin resistance. Here, aim was to identify a phytocompound that could be used as a potential drug candidate. GC-MS analysis of <i>Chlorophytum borivilianum</i> root extract provided a phytocompound library, of which 10 phytocompounds were selected for docking. Protein targets, namely acetylcholinesterase, butrylcholinesterase, Amyloid-β protein, BACE-1, N-methyl-D-aspartate, GSK-3β, APAF-1 and caspase-3, were used for docking. Based on pharmacokinetic and ADMET analysis, 25-Homo-24-Ketocholesterol, showed the lowest binding affinity with the targets, justified Lipinski's rule of 5, had high potency, good absorption and was less toxic to the human body. We conclude that 25-homo-24-ketocholesterol may act as a potential drug with multi-target directed ligand activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":18990,"journal":{"name":"Natural Product Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144078711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Four new cytotoxic triterpenoids from <i>Euphorbia fischeriana</i>.","authors":"Yuan-Biao He, Yan-Ni Ma, Yu-Ping Huang, Wen-Na Li, Ting-Xiang Shi, Jing Yang, Yong Zhao","doi":"10.1080/14786419.2025.2503015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2025.2503015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Our ongoing phytochemical investigation on <i>Euphorbia fischeriana</i> led to isolation of four new cytotoxic triterpenoids (<b>1-4</b>), along with twenty three known analogues (<b>5-27</b>). The new structures were characterised as fiseuphanins C-F (<b>1-4</b>) by NMR and HRESIMS spectroscopic experiments. Among them, isolates <b>8-15</b>, <b>17-20</b>, <b>22</b>, and <b>25-27</b> were the first examples from <i>E. fischeriana.</i> Compounds <b>2</b>, <b>11</b>, and <b>13</b> exhibited significant cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 cell line with IC<sub>50</sub> of 0.04, 6.30, and 2.44 µM, respectively, whereas, only compounds <b>6</b>, <b>8</b>, <b>11</b>, and <b>23</b> exhibited weak inhibitory activity against A549 with IC<sub>50</sub> values ranging from 36.37 to 81.49 µM.</p>","PeriodicalId":18990,"journal":{"name":"Natural Product Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144078981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Khadim Ali Gishkori, Saba Naz, Aftab Ahmed Kandhro
{"title":"A comprehensive study on chemical and biological profiles of <i>Zygophyllum indicum</i> (Burm.f.) Christenh. & Byng.","authors":"Khadim Ali Gishkori, Saba Naz, Aftab Ahmed Kandhro","doi":"10.1080/14786419.2025.2503013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2025.2503013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to determine the chemical and biological composition of <i>Zygophyllum indicum</i> (Burm.f.) Christenh. & Byng. Phenolic compounds were analysed <i>via</i> HPLC-PDA, essential oils/volatiles using GC-MS, and fatty acid profiling through GC-FID. Antioxidant activity was assessed using the DPPH scavenging assay, while antibacterial screening was performed by evaluating the inhibition capability of the extract against four organisms: <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, <i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>, and <i>Candida albicans</i>. Six phenolic compounds were detected, i.e. vanillin being the dominant one. A total of 52 volatile compounds were identified in the plant's essential oil, and 13 fatty acids were detected <i>via</i> GC-FID, with unsaturated fatty acids present in higher concentrations. The ethanol extract exhibited considerable antioxidant activity. These findings highlight <i>Z. indicum</i> as a valuable natural source of nutritionally significant compounds and antioxidants. Additionally, the data provide useful insights for industries that utilise this medicinal plant as raw material for therapeutic formulations.</p>","PeriodicalId":18990,"journal":{"name":"Natural Product Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144078712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fatiha Lazreg, Zohra Benaouf, Aoumaria Merzoug, Leila Si Moussa, Asmaa Guessab, José Sanchez, Edwardo Gallego, Oussama Djorf
{"title":"Essential oil study of <i>Artemisia herba Alba</i> (asso.): antifungal activity against <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>ciceri</i> and phytochemical analysis <i>by gC/mS</i>.","authors":"Fatiha Lazreg, Zohra Benaouf, Aoumaria Merzoug, Leila Si Moussa, Asmaa Guessab, José Sanchez, Edwardo Gallego, Oussama Djorf","doi":"10.1080/14786419.2025.2494634","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2025.2494634","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated on the <i>Artemisia herba-alba</i> (Asso.) essential oil antifungal activity; (EO) against <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>ciceri</i> (FOC), the causal agent of chickpea wilt. Distillation of leaves parts of <i>Artemisia herba-alba</i> (Asso.) using Clevenger apparatus, yielded 1.7 ± 0.17% essential oil. The extracted essential oil demonstrated significant antifungal activity against mycelial growth. The inhibition rates were 72.08 and 100% observed by using sterile paper disc containing 15 and 20 µl of EO, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images showed structural damage to fungal cells, including collapsed conidia with micro-fissures and cell wall destruction. Phytochemical analysis of <i>A. herba alba</i> essential oil using CPG/SM allowed us to identify 26 compounds, with major components being: Camphor (22.893%), Chrysanthenone (22.235%), β-Thujone (7.686%) and α-Thujone (7.316%).</p>","PeriodicalId":18990,"journal":{"name":"Natural Product Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144079028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preparation and characterisation of two new malonylated rare ginsenosides by acid hydrolysis and their anti-hepatoma activities.","authors":"Ya-Qian Lu, Xiao-Man Jin, Fu-Rui Zhang, Mei-Hui Li, Wen-Wen Li, Wei Li, Chun-Su Yuan, Zhi Liu","doi":"10.1080/14786419.2025.2503505","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2025.2503505","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Malonylginsenosides (MGR), the primary bioactive constituents in ginseng, exhibit significant pharmacological properties and constitute 35-60% of the total saponins in the plant's fresh and dried states. In this investigation, two new degradation products of malonylginsenosides, named malonylginsenoside 20(<i>S</i>)-Rg<sub>3</sub> and malonylginsenoside 20(<i>R</i>)-Rg<sub>3</sub> (<b>1</b> and <b>2</b>) were prepared through acid hydrolysis. The structural features of these compounds were characterised using IR, ECD, HR-ESI-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. Additionally, the anti-hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) activity of compounds <b>1</b> and <b>2</b> was assessed <i>via in vitro</i> assays on HepG2 cells, revealing that the two compounds markedly inhibited cancer cell growth, colony formation, and metastatic behaviours, alongside inducing apoptotic cell death. Importantly, these new malonylated rare ginsenosides exhibited more pronounced anticancer effects compared to their precursor malonylginsenosides.</p>","PeriodicalId":18990,"journal":{"name":"Natural Product Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144078982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jian-Zhe Li, Juan Pan, Yu Bi, Zhi-Chao Hao, Wei Guan, Hai-Xue Kuang, Qing-Shan Chen, Li-Li Zhang, Xin-Yue Wu, Da-Lin Li, Bing-You Yang, Yan Liu
{"title":"The undescribed alkaloids from <i>Jacobaea cannabifolia</i> (less.) E. Wiebe and their anti-inflammatory activities.","authors":"Jian-Zhe Li, Juan Pan, Yu Bi, Zhi-Chao Hao, Wei Guan, Hai-Xue Kuang, Qing-Shan Chen, Li-Li Zhang, Xin-Yue Wu, Da-Lin Li, Bing-You Yang, Yan Liu","doi":"10.1080/14786419.2025.2502145","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2025.2502145","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>From the whole herb of <i>Jacobaea cannabifolia</i> (Less.) E. Wiebe, one new alkaloid named cannabliold E (<b>1</b>), one new natural alkaloid derivative named methyl 4-(2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl) benzene acetate (<b>2</b>) along with seven known alkaloids (<b>3-9</b>) were successfully isolated. The structures of the newly identified compounds were elucidated using NMR spectroscopy and HR-ESI-MS. The absolute configurations of compound <b>1</b> were assigned through electronic circular dichroism (ECD) analysis. Identification of the known compounds was achieved by comparing their 1D NMR data with literature references. All isolated compounds were assessed for anti-inflammatory activity against LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells; results indicated that compounds <b>6</b> and <b>8</b> exhibited significant anti-inflammatory effects with IC<sub>50</sub> values below 1.59 ± 0.18 μM.</p>","PeriodicalId":18990,"journal":{"name":"Natural Product Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144078990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Secondary metabolites from the twigs and stems of <i>dasymaschalon filipes</i> (ridl.) ban. and their biological activities.","authors":"Tanapol Bunpan, Phansuang Udomputtimekakul, Wilart Pompimon, Wipanoot Baison, Yaowares Chusiri, Saranya Wattananon, Narong Nuntasaen, Kanoknetr Suksen, Arthit Chairoungdua, Jitra Limthongkul, Chanita Naparswad, Suttiporn Pikulthong, Anan Athipornchai","doi":"10.1080/14786419.2025.2503016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2025.2503016","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Investigation of the crude hexane and ethyl acetate extracts of the twigs and stems of <i>D. filipes</i> (Annonaceae) led to the discovery of five compounds: desmosdumotin D (<b>1</b>), a mixture of stigmasterol and <i>β</i>-sitosterol (<b>2</b>), unonal (<b>3</b>), isounonal (<b>4</b>), and cepharadione B (<b>5</b>). The structural elucidation of the compounds was accomplished using <sup>1</sup>H,<sup>13</sup>C, and 2D NMR techniques. The three crude extracts of <i>D. filipes</i> showed weak activity versus the HIV-1 virus. The cytotoxicity assays showed that the crude hexane extract was particularly effective against A549 cell lines, with an ED<sub>50</sub> of 15.24 mg/mL. Meanwhile, the crude ethyl acetate and methanol extracts inhibited KKU-M213 cell lines, demonstrating ED<sub>50</sub> values of 13.42 and 10.92 mg/mL, respectively. <i>D. filipes</i> is a rich source of potential compounds with anti-HIV-1RT or cytotoxicity activities. This is the first report on the phytochemistry and bioactivity study of <i>D. filipes</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":18990,"journal":{"name":"Natural Product Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144078985","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Runxin Yang, Leshi Yu, Xiaoting Xie, Gang Chen, Lu Wen
{"title":"Anti-inflammatory metabolites from the mangrove endophytic fungus <i>Diaporthe pseudooculi HHUF</i> 30617.","authors":"Runxin Yang, Leshi Yu, Xiaoting Xie, Gang Chen, Lu Wen","doi":"10.1080/14786419.2025.2503508","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14786419.2025.2503508","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Certain mangrove endophytic fungi have unique physiological mechanisms, such as anti-inflammatory properties. A new polyketone, namely <i>N</i>-acetoxyethyl-3-(3,5-dimethyl-1,3-heptadienyl)-5-chloro-7-methyl-7-acetoxy-6,8-(2<i>H</i>,7<i>H</i>)-isoquinolinedione (<b>1</b>), and 17 known compounds (<b>2</b>-<b>18</b>) were isolated from the mangrove endophytic fungus <i>Diaporthe pseudooculi HHUF</i> 30617. The structure of the new compound was elucidated using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and high-resolution electrospray ionisation mass spectroscopy (HRESI-MS). The anti-inflammatory activities of the compounds were evaluated using the zebrafish migratory fluorescent cell count assay. The results suggest the potential of the above compounds for treating inflammation. These findings aid the development of natural marine products based on mangrove endophytic fungal metabolites to counter conditions such as copper toxicity.</p>","PeriodicalId":18990,"journal":{"name":"Natural Product Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144078813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Callus initiation and regeneration of <i>Curculigo orchioides</i> Gaertn. and its untargeted metabolomic profiles using UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS compared to the parent plant.","authors":"Abdul Halim Umar, Diah Ratnadewi, Mohamad Rafi, Yohana Caecilia Sulıstyanıngsıh, Hamim Hamım","doi":"10.1080/14786419.2025.2503011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2025.2503011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. is a traditional medicinal plant widely used in Asia. However, it is often collected from the wild without replanting efforts. Additionally to its slow growth, its availability is further threatened by natural disasters and land-use shifting, putting its future supply at risk. This work aimed to obtain an efficient method for callus initiation and plant multiplication, investigate whether propagules produce secondary metabolites found in the mother plant. Combinations of plant growth regulators were used to initiate callus and/or shoots from leaf explants, and UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS identified metabolites. The explants cultured on MS medium supplemented with a combination of BAP (5 mg L<sup>-1</sup>) and IBA (3 mg L<sup>-1</sup>) initiated callus and regenerated plantlets. Through LC-HRMS analysis, several compounds with pharmacological effects were found in the in vitro propagules. In callus and plantlet leaves, 24 and 27 compounds were identified respectively, dominated by phenolics. Principal component analysis and hierarchical cluster discriminated the metabolites in the propagules and mother plant organs. The essential compounds, (1S,2R)-O-methylnyasicoside, curculigoside B, orcinol glucoside, 2,4-dichloro-5-methoxy-3-methylphenol were determined in callus at a higher concentration than in the mother plant. Conclusively, in vitro propagules of C. orchioides is a valuable alternative source of bioactive compounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":18990,"journal":{"name":"Natural Product Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144034820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}