A new lactam alkaloid from Portulaca oleracea L. and its cytotoxity

A new lactam alkaloid named oleraciamide D (1), indentified as (5R)-4-(3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)-5-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-5,6-dihydropyridin-2(1H)-one, together with five known compounds, indole-3-aldehyde (2), portulacatone (3), N-trans-feruloyloctopamine (4), N-trans-feruloyl-3′-O-methyldopamine (5) and N-trans-feruloyltyramine (6) were isolated from Potulaca oleracea L. Among them, indole-3-aldehyde (2) was isolated from the medicine for the first time. The structure of the new alkaloid was elucidated via UHPLC-ESI-Q-TOF/MS, 1D NMR and 2D NMR. The five known compounds were established by comparing the ¹H-NMR and ¹³C NMR with the reported literature. Oleraciamide D (1) showed cytotoxicity against SH-SY5Y cells when concentration at 50 uM by CCK-8 method.     

New anti-bacterial halogenated tricyclic sesquiterpenes from Bornean Laurencia majuscula (Harvey) Lucas

Three new halogenated tricyclic sesquiterpenes, omphalaurediol (1), rhodolaurenones B (2) and C (3) were isolated together with nine known haloganated sesquiterpenes such as rhodolaurenone A (4), rhodolaureol (5), isorhodolaureol (6), (?)-laurencenone D (7), elatol (8), (+)-deschloroelatol (9), cartilagineol (10), (+)-laurencenone B (11) and 2-chloro-3-hydroxy-α-chamigren-9-one (12) from a population of Bornean red algae Laurencia majuscula. The structures of three new metabolites were determined based on their spectroscopic data (IR, 1D and 2D NMR, and MS). These compounds showed antibacterial activity against three human pathogenic bacteria (Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi and Vibrio cholera).     

A new flavanone glycoside isolated from Tournefortia sibirica

A new flavanone glycoside, (2S)-dihydrooroxylin A 7-O-[β-D-apiosyl(1→2)]-β-D-glucoside (1), and four known compounds (2–5) were isolated from Tournefortia sibirica L. The chemical structures of these compounds were determined by 1?D and 2?D NMR and HR-ESI-MS spectra, and results were compared with data from the literature. These five compounds (1–5) were isolated from the family Boraginaceae for the first time. Anti-inflammatory effects of compounds (1–5) were evaluated in terms of inhibition of production of NO, TNF-α, and IL-6 in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells.     

A new arbutin derivative from the leaves of Vaccinium dunalianum wight

A new arbutin derivative, namely dunalianosides J (1), along with six known compounds, arbutin (2), robustaside A (3), 6′-O-caffeoylarbutin (4), dunalianoside D (5), kaempferol 3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (6) and kaempferol 3-O-β-D-sambubioside (7) were isolated from the leaves of Vaccinium dunalianum Wight (Ericaceae). The structure of 1 was elucidated by extensive 1D and 2D NMR, HR-MS and CD spectroscopic analyses. In which, kaempferol 3-O-β-D-sambubioside (7) was isolated from the genus Vaccinium for the first time.     

Cytotoxicity of new secondary metabolites,fatty acids and tocols composition of seeds of Ducrosia anethifolia (DC.) Boiss

Two new monoterpene Ducrosin A (1) and sesquiterpene Ducrosin B (2) were isolated along with three known compounds, stigmasterol (3) and two furanocoumarins (4 and 5), from the dichloromethane extract of the seeds of Ducrosia anethifolia (DC.) Boiss. Their structures were determined using extensive 1D and 2D NMR, (ES)-HRMS and IR spectroscopic analyses and by comparison with literature data. Gas chromatography analysis of the fatty acids (FAs) of D. anethifolia seed oils (DAOs) showed high percentages of elaidic acid (C18:1 Δ9t) 65% and oleic acid (C18:1 Δ9c) 15%. The total tocopherol (tocols) content in DAOs was found to be 164 mg/100 g. The cytotoxic effect of the isolates was also evaluated using the MTT assay against the HCT-116 and SKOV-3 cell lines. The results showed that compound 2 was the most cytotoxic agent followed by compounds 1 and 4, which has an epoxide moiety that most likely contributes to its activity.     

New 3D and 2D supramolecular heteroleptic palladium(II) dithiocarbamates as potent anticancer agents

Three new heteroleptic palladium(II) dithiocarbamates with better in vitro anticancer activity than cisplatin were synthesized and characterized by different analytical techniques, elemental analysis, FTIR, NMR, and single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The Pd center is chelated by dithiocarbamate ligand {4-benzylpiperazine-1-carbodithioate (1) and (3) or (4-(2-methoxyphenyl)piperazine-1-carbodithioate (2)}, triorganophosphine {tris-(4-flourophenyl)-phosphine (1) and (2) or tris-(4-chlorophenyl)phosphine (3)}, and a chloro-group, resulting in a square planar geometry. The packing diagram reveals a 3D network (1 and 2) and a 2D network (3) composed of various 1D chains in which the molecules are linked via hydrogen bonds (1–3) and halide?π (1, 3) interactions. The anticancer activities of complexes against HeLa cell line varies in the sequence 2 (23.438 μM) > 1 (38.293 μM) > 3 (47.554 μM) > cisplatin (78.075 μM). The cytotoxicity of these complexes is due to their strong induction of oxidative stress and DNA-damage ability leading to apoptosis.     

Gracilone,a new sesquiterpene lactone from Tanacetum gracile (Tansies)

The methanolic extract of the Tanacetum gracile afforded the isolation of new sesquiterpene lactone, named gracilone (1) along with four known compounds as 14α-taraxeran-3-one (2), 14α-taraxeran-3-ol (3), apigenin (4) and β-sitosterol (5). The structure of compound 1 was elucidated on the basis of 1D, 2D NMR and MS spectroscopic analysis. Antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer activities of all compounds were evaluated, from which gracilone (1) showed a moderate antibacterial activity, while apigenin (4) showed comparatively more antibacterial activity against both gram­positive and gram­negative tested strains.     

Two new benzolactones from the leaves of Nicotiana tabacum and their anti-tobacco mosaic virus activities

Two new benzolactones, 5-methyl-6-prenyl-isobenzofuran-1(3H)-one (1), 5-hydroxymethyl-6-prenyl-isobenzofuran-1(3H)-one (2), together with four known phenolic compounds (3–6), were isolated from the leaves of Nicotiana tabacum. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods, including extensive 1D and 2D NMR techniques. Compounds 1–6 were evaluated for their anti-tobacco mosaic virus (anti-TMV) activities. The results showed that compounds 1–6 exhibited high anti-TMV activities with inhibition rates in the range of 16.9–26.2%, respectively.     

Two new tetralone glycosides from the green walnut husks of Juglans mandshurica Maxim

Two new tetralone glycosides, 4(S)-5-methoxy juglanoside A (1), 4(S)-5-methoxy juglanoside D (2), together with ten known compounds (3–12) have been isolated from the green walnut husks of Juglans mandshurica Maxim. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of their ESI-MS, 1?D and 2?D NMR spectroscopic data. In addition, all compounds were evaluated for their cytotoxic activities against the cancer BGC-823 (human gastric carcinoma), HCT-15 (human colorectal carcinoma) and K562 (human chronic myeloid leukemia) cell lines. The results showed aglycones of naphthoquinones had stronger cytotoxic activities than glycosides of tetralone.     

Hydroxylation of a vitamin D A-ring fragment

Summary When the benzoate of (S)-(Z)-2-(5-(tert-butyldimethylsiloxy)-2-methylencyclohexyliden)-ethanol (5) is treated with 2.5 equivalents of Hg(OOCCF₃)₂ in dryTHF, a smooth and selective allylic hydroxylation occurs. The C-1 functionalized vitamin D A-ring synthon6 is isolated in 65 to 70% yield in a single step.

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Hydroxylierung eines Vitamin D A-Ring-Fragments (Kurze Mitt.)

Zusammenfassung Umsetzung des Benzoats von (S)-(Z)-2-(5-(tert-Butyldimethylsiloxy)-2-methylencyclohexyliden)-ethanol (5) mit 2.5 Äquivalenten Hg(OOCCF₃)₂ in trockenemTHF führt zu einer selektiven allylischen Hydroxylierung. Damit ist das an C-1 funktionalisierte Vitamin D A-Ring-Fragment6 in einem einzigen Schritt in einer Ausbeute von 65 bis 70% zugänglich.

     

含苯并咪唑基配体Zn(Ⅱ)、Cd(Ⅱ)配位聚合物的合成、结构以及荧光性质研究(英文)

以3,5-二(苯并咪唑基)吡啶(L)、间苯二甲酸(m-H2BDC)、4-羧基肉桂酸(H2CCA)、ZnSO4·7H2O和Cd(NO3)2·4H2O为原料,使用溶剂热方法合成了两个配位聚合物[Zn(L)(m-BDC)](1)和[Cd(L)(CCA)]·2H2O(2),利用红外、元素分析、热重分析和X-射线粉末衍射对其进行了表征,利用X-射线单晶衍射对结构进行了测定,并研究了配合物的荧光性质。在配合物1中,L与金属离子连接形成了一维(1D)链结构,而间苯二甲酸根离子与金属离子构成了一个M2(m-BDC)2(M=金属离子)的单元。一维链之间通过M2(m-BDC)2单元连接形成二维网状(2D)结构。在配合物2中,和配合物1类似,L与金属离子连接形成一维链,但与1不同的是羧酸配体与金属离子配位也构成了一维链结构,两种一维链通过配位作用连接构成二维结构。     

Two new polyketides from Nocardiopsis lucentensis DSM 44048

Two new polyketides, namely lucentides A (1) and B (2), together with 19-hydroxyprotylonolide (3) were isolated from Nocardiopsis lucentensis DSM 44048. Their structures were elucidated by analysis of their high-resolution mass spectrometry (HR-MS) and 1D, 2D nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopic data. The antibacterial activities of compounds 1–3 were evaluated.     

A new diarylheptanoid and a new diarylheptanoid glycoside isolated from the roots of Juglans mandshurica and their anti-inflammatory activities

A new diarylheptanoid, (2S,3S,5S)-2,3,5-trihydroxy-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy- 3-methoxyphenyl)heptane (1), and a new diarylheptanoid glycoside, (2S,3S,5S)-2,3-dihydroxy-5-O-β-d-xylopyranosyl-7-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)heptane (2), together with three known compounds, rhoiptelol C (3), rhoiptelol B (4) and 3′,4″-epoxy-2-O-β-d-glucopyanosyl-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)- 7-(3-methoxyphenyl)heptan-3-one (5) were isolated from the roots of Juglans mandshurica (Juglandaceae). The structures of compounds 1 and 2 were identified based on HR-ESI-MS, 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic methods. Compounds 1–5 were assayed for their inhibitory effects on the production of NO, TNF-α and IL-6 in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells.     

New flavonoid and stilbene derivatives from the fruits of Macaranga balansae

Abstract

Two new prenylated flavonoids, 4´-methyl-8-prenyltaxifolin (1) and 6,8-diprenyl-4´-methyl-naringenin (2) and a new geranylated stilbene, 4′-deprenyl-4-methoxymappain (3) together with eight known flavonoids (4–11) were isolated from the fruits of Macaranga balansae Gagnep. Their chemical structures were determined by means of spectroscopic methods including 1D, 2D NMR, and MS data. Compound 2 showed the highest cytotoxic activity against PanC1, A549, KB and LU-1 cell lines with IC₅₀ values range from 7.89 to 22.81?µM.     

Two new flavonol glycosides from Dimocarpus longan leaves

From the extracts of Dimocarpus longan Lour leaves, 2 unusual flavonol glycosides, quercetin 3-O-(3″-O-2?-methyl-2?-hydroxylethyl)-β-d-xyloside (1) and quercetin 3-O-(3″-O-2?-methyl-2?-hydroxylethyl)-α-l-rhamnopyranoside (2), as well as 10 known compounds including 2 flavonol glycosides, afzelin (3) and kaempferol-3-O-α-l-rhamnopyranoside (4), 2 flavans, ( ? )-epicatechin (5) and proanthocyanidin A-2 (6), 3 triterpenoids, friedelin (7), epifriedelanol (8) and β-amyrin (9), a peptide, N-benzoylphenylalanyl-N-benzoylphenylalaninate (10), and 2 sterols, β-sitosterol (11) and daucosterol (12) were isolated and identified by using combination of mass spectrometry and various 1D and 2D NMR techniques. This is the first report of flavonoid glycosides possessing a 2-methyl-2-hydroxylethoxyl group in sugar moiety from D. longan.     

Two new Lycopodium alkaloids from Phlegmariurus phlegmaria (L.) Holub

Two new Lycopodium alkaloids, 4β-hydroxynankakurine B (1) and Δ^13,N,N_α-methylphlegmarine-N_β-oxide (2), together with three known analogues, lycoposerramine E (3), nankakurine B (4) and lobscurinol (5), were isolated from Phlegmariurus phlegmaria. Their structures were established by mass spectrometry and 1D and 2D NMR techniques.     

含苯并咪唑基配体Zn(Ⅱ)、Cd(Ⅱ)配位聚合物的合成、结构以及荧光性质研究

以3,5-二(苯并咪唑基)吡啶(L)、间苯二甲酸(m-H₂BDC)、4-羧基肉桂酸(H₂CCA)、ZnSO₄·7H₂O和Cd(NO₃)₂·4H₂O为原料,使用溶剂热方法合成了两个配位聚合物[Zn(L)(m-BDC)] (1)和[Cd(L)(CCA)]·2H₂O (2),利用红外、元素分析、热重分析和X-射线粉末衍射对其进行了表征,利用X-射线单晶衍射对结构进行了测定,并研究了配合物的荧光性质。在配合物1中,L与金属离子连接形成了一维(1D)链结构,而间苯二甲根离子与金属离子构成了一个M₂(m-BDC)₂(M=金属离子)的单元。一维链之间通过M₂(m-BDC)₂单元连接形成二维网状(2D)结构。在配合物2中,和配合物1类似,L与金属离子连接形成一维链,但与1不同的是羧酸配体与金属离子配位也构成了一维链结构,两种一维链通过配位作用连接构成二维结构。     

Terpenoids from the barks of Magnolia maudiae (Dunn) Figlar

A new germacrenolide (1) and fourteen known terpenoids (2–15) were isolated from the barks of Magnolia maudiae (Dunn) Figlar (Magnoliaceae). The structure of (7αH,11βH)-2α,8α-dihydroxy-4α,5β-epoxy-germacr-1(10)-en-6α,12-olide (1) was elucidated by physical and spectroscopic data analysis, including 1D, 2D NMR and HR-ESI-MS. Lyratol F (9) was isolated from Magnolia for the first time. The structures of known compounds were established by comparing their spectroscopic data with those in literatures.     

New cyclic tetrapeptide from the coral-derived endophytic bacteria Brevibacterium sp. L-4 collected from the South China Sea

One new cyclic tetrapeptide cyclic-(Tyr-Ala-Leu-Ser) (1) along with four natural compounds firstly obtained 3H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid (2), 2-methyl-3H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid (3), 3-ethylidene-6-isopropyl-piperazine-2,5-dione (4), and 3-isobutylidene-6-methyl piperazine-2,5-dione (5) have been isolated from the coral derived endophytic bacteria Brevibacterium sp. L-4 collected from the South China Sea. Their structures were elucidated through spectroscopic techniques including NMR (1D and 2D), MS, and EA, and their relative configurations were also assigned by NMR analysis.     

Two new eremophilenolides from the roots of Ligulariopsis shichuana and their anti-phytopathogenic fungal and antifeedant activities

Two new eremophilenolides, ligushicins A (1) and B (2), and two known compounds including β-sitosterol and ursolic acid were isolated from Ligulariopsis shichuana. The structures of new compounds were established on the basis of 1D and 2D NMR data and HRESIMS data interpretation. The absolute configuration of new compounds was assigned by ECD spectroscopy, and that of ligushicins A (1) was confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis. The antifungal and antifeedant activities of new compounds were evaluated against four plant pathogenic fungi and third-instar larvae of Plutella xylostella, respectively. Ligushicins A (1) and B (2) exhibited potent antifungal activity against Botrytis cinerea and Fusarium oxysporum with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values ranging from 50 to 100 mg/L, while they also exhibited weak antifeedant activities.