Study on essential oils from the leaves of two Vietnamese plants: Jasminum subtriplinerve C.L. Blume and Vitex quinata (Lour) F.N. Williams

The essential oil constituents of the leaves of Jasminum subtriplinerve (Oleaceae) and Vitex quinata (Verbanaceae) cultivated in Vietnam were analysed by gas chromatography – flame ionisation detector (GC–FID) and gas chromatography – mass spectrometry (GC–MS) techniques. The main constituents identified in J. subtriplinerve were mainly oxygenated monoterpenes represented by linalool (44.2%), α-terpineol (15.5%), geraniol (19.4%) and cis-linalool oxide (8.8%). The quantitative significant components of V. quinata were terpene hydrocarbons comprising of β-pinene (30.1%), β-caryophyllene (26.9%) and β-elemene (7.4%). The chemical compositions of the essential oils are being reported for the first time.     

A new dibenzofuran and other constituents from Ligularia caloxantha, a Chinese medicinal plant

A new dibenzofuran named 1,2,4-trimethyl-7,8-dimethoxy-dibenzofuran (1), together with seven known compounds, euparin (2), 2,5-diacetyl-6-hydroxy-benzofuran (3), 2-acetyl-5,6-dimethoxy-benzofuran (4), gummosogenin (5), lupeol (6), stigmasterol (7) and (E)-2,5-dihydroxy-cinnamic acid (8), were isolated from the roots of Ligularia caloxantha, a Chinese medicinal plant. The structures of the compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic methods.     

Indonesian medicinal plants. XXV. Cancer cell invasion inhibitory effects of chemical constituents in the parasitic plant Scurrula atropurpurea (Loranthaceae)

Six fatty acids (1-6), two xanthines (7, 8), two flavonol glycosides (9, 10), one monoterpene glucoside (11), one lignan glycoside (12), and four flavanes (13-16) were clarified by a bioassay-guided separation as chemical constituents of Scurrula atropurpurea (Loranthaceae), a parasitic plant of the tea plant Thea sinensis (Theaceae). Among these constituents, it was found that the alkynic fatty acid octadeca-8,10,12-triynoic acid (6) exhibits a more potent inhibitory effect on cancer cell invasion in vitro than flavanes [(+)-catechin (13), (-)-epicatechin (14), (-)-epicatechin-3-O-gallate (15) and (-)-epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (16)].     

Iridoids and anthraquinones from the Malaysian medicinal plant,Saprosma scortechinii (Rubiaceae)

A further investigation of the leaves and stems of Saprosma scortechinii afforded 13 compounds, of which 10 are new compounds. These were elucidated as the bis-iridoid glucosides, saprosmosides G (1) and H (2), the iridoid glucoside, 6-O-epi-acetylscandoside (3), and the anthraquinones, 1-methoxy-3-hydroxy-2-carbomethoxy-9,10-anthraquinone (4), 1-methoxy-3-hydroxy-2-carbomethoxy-9,10-anthraquinone 3-O-beta-primeveroside (5), 1,3-dihydroxy-2-carbomethoxy-9,10-anthraquinone 3-O-beta-primeveroside (6), 1,3,6-trihydroxy-2-methoxymethyl-9,10-anthraquinone (7), 1-methoxy-3,6-dihydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-9,10-anthraquinone (8), 1,3,6-trihydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-9,10-anthraquinone 3-O-beta-primeveroside (9), and 3,6-dihydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-9,10-anthraquinone (10). Structure assignments for all compounds were established by means of mass and NMR spectroscopies, chemical methods, and comparison with published data. The new anthraquinones were derivatives of munjistin and lucidin.     

Anodized aluminum wire as a solid-phase microextraction fiber for rapid determination of volatile constituents in medicinal plant

Headspace solid phase microextraction using anodized aluminum fiber in combination with capillary GC–MS was utilized as monitoring technique for the collection and detection of the volatile compounds of Echinophora platyloba DC. Experimental parameters, including the sample weight, extraction temperature, extraction time and humidity effect, desorption time and desorption temperature were examined and optimized. Using HS-SPME followed by GC–MS, 53 compounds were separated and identified in E. platyloba DC, which mainly included E-β ocimene (47.63%), R-D-decalactone (13.28%), α-pinene (7.43%) and nonane (6.71%). Compared with hydrodistillation (HD), HS-SPME, provides the advantages of a small amount of sample, timesaving, simplicity and cheapness. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on using anodized aluminum fiber in solid-phase microextraction coupled to headspace for the investigation of volatile fraction of medicinal plant.     

Alkaloid-rich plant Tylophora indica; current trends in isolation strategies,chemical profiling and medicinal applications

Tylophora indica, a threatened medicinal plant of family Asclepiadaceae, grows profoundly in Asia, Africa, Australia, Oceanic Islands, Ceylon, Malay island, and Borneo. The plant is a twinning herb that is excessively used in folk medicine as a substitute of ipecac, an expectorant. Different parts of the plant are accredited for the anti-asthmatic, antibacterial, anti–psoriasis, antimicrobial, antiulcer, antiallergic, antidiarrhoeal, hypolipidemic, and anxiolytic properties. Antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, antiangiogenic, anti-tumor, antioxidant, anticonvulsant, anti-rheumatic, and diuretic activities are also attributed to the magnificent medicinal plant owing to the occurrence of various active phytochemicals such as alkaloids, saponins, phytosterols, tannins, and primary metabolites. The plant has been exploited by the ethnic people due to the immense medicinal importance, leading to the endangerment of the plant species. The review brings to light the important pharmacological attributes, folk medicinal uses, and biotechnological approaches that must be followed to save the plant from extinction.     

Mass spectral characterization of C-glycosidic flavonoids isolated from a medicinal plant (Passiflora incarnata)

The four major C-glycosidic flavonoids isolated from Passiflora incarnata were identified as schaftoside, isoschaftoside, isovetexin-2'-O-glucopyranoside and isoorientin-2'-O-glucopyranoside on the basis of mass spectral and 13C NMR data. The daughter ion spectra of [M + H]+ ions of schaftoside and isoschaftoside showed differences for the [M + H - 104]+ ions, which could be rationalized by hydrogen bonding effects. In the negative-ion mode, pronounced differences were found for the [M - H - 90]- and [M - H - 120]- ions, formed by prevalent fragmentation in the C-6-linked sugar moiety. With respect to isovitexin-2'-O-beta-glucopyranoside and isoorientin-2'-O-beta-glucopyranoside, the daughter ion spectra of both the [M + H]+ and [M - H]- ions provided evidence for a 1----2 linkage in the diglucosidic moiety. Support for C-6 glucosylation was obtained by recording the daughter ion spectra of [M - H - 162]- ions, which were in good agreement with that obtained for [M - H]- ions of isovitexin.     

Isolation of chemical constituents from Enicosanthum cupulare (King) Airy-Shaw

Six chemical constituents were isolated from Enicosanthum cupulare (King) Airy-Shaw. The structures of the isolated compounds were determined using 1D, 2D-NMR and were found to be identical to those previously reported for these compounds. Three aporphine alkaloids, O-methylmoschatoline, liriodenine and oxostephanine were isolated from this plant for the first time. In addition, we examined the effects of these compounds on melanogenesis in murine B16 melanoma cells; O-methylmoschatoline increased melanin content in these cells.     

短萼海桐化学成分研究

从云南昆明地区采集的短萼海桐树皮中分离得到五个齐墩果烷型三萜皂苷元,其中5为一新化合物,命名短萼海桐皂苷元,其余四个分别为已知的齐墩果酸,常春藤皂苷元,茶皂苷元D,和R~1-barrigenol.     

Leishmanicidal active withanolides from a pakistani medicinal plant, Withania coagulans

In the course of screening for leishmanicidal constituents from Asian and South American medicinal plants, a Pakistani medicinal plant, Withania coagulans, showed activity. We therefore studied the active components of the methanol extract of aerial parts of W. coagulans. From the ethyl acetate soluble fraction of the extract, four new withanolides (1-4) were isolated along with seven known withanolides (5-11). The new compounds were elucidated to be (14R,15R,17S,20S,22R)-14,15,17,20-tetrahydroxy-1-oxowitha-2,5,24-trienolide (1), (14R,15R,17S,20S,22R)-14,15,17,20-tetrahydroxy-1-oxowitha-3,5,24-trienolide (2), (14S,17R,20S,22R)-14,17,20-trihydroxy-1-oxowitha-2,5,24-trienolide (3), and (14S,17R,20S,22R)-14,17,20-trihydroxy-1-oxowitha-3,5,24-trienolide (4), from 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, 2D-NMR and high resolution (HR)-MS data. Some of these compounds having the partial structure 1-oxo-2,5-diene showed strong leishmanicidal activity against Leishmania major.     

Separation and identification of 20 chemical constituents in the traditional Chinese medicinal preparation Shenbao tablet by LC-ESI-MS3

A sensitive and specific high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-electrospray ionization multiple-stage mass spectrometry for the simultaneous separation and identification of 20 chemical constituents in the traditional Chinese medicinal preparation of the Shenbao tablet is established. The samples are separated with an Alltima C(18) column (250 x 4.6 mm, 5 microm) by linear gradient elution using water-acetic acid (A; 100:0.5, v/v) and acetonitrile (B; 0 min, 76:24; 15 min, 70:30; 40 min, 53:47; 50 min, 30:70; and maintain 10 min) as the mobile phase at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The ion trap mass spectrometer is coupled to the HPLC system. Satisfactory results are obtained within 60 min for the simultaneous separation and identification of the 20 constituents. This is the first report on the analysis of main chemical constituents in the Shenbao tablet.     

Isolation of antitrypanosomal compounds from Vitis repens, a medicinal plant of Myanmar

Bioactivity-guided fractionation of an ethanolic extract of Vitis repens led to the isolation of resveratrol (1), 11-O-acetyl bergenin (2), and stigmast-4-en-3-one (3). The compounds were examined for their in vitro antitrypanosomal activities against trypomastigotes of Trypanosoma evansi. Resveratrol showed antitrypanosomal activity with an IC50 value of 0.13 microM, whereas 11-O-acetyl bergenin and stigmast-4-en-3-one exhibited IC50 values of 0.17 and 0.15 microM, respectively.     

Structural studies of the chemical constituents of Tithonia tagetiflora Desv. (Asteraceae)

Tithonia tagetiflora Desv. (Asteraceae) is a widespread plant in Vietnam, and the species of Tithonia are known as plants containing many biologically active compounds. However, T. tagetiflora's chemical composition remains mostly unknown. Therefore, we now report the structural elucidation of two new sesquiterpene lactones, 8‐angeloyloxy‐2,14‐epoxygermacra‐4,10(1),11(13)‐trien‐6,12‐olide (1) and 6‐angeloyloxy‐1‐hydroxy‐3,4‐epoxygermacra‐9,11(13)‐dien‐8,12‐olide (2), together with three known compounds, including two norisoprenoids, (6S,9S)‐vomifoliol or (6R,9R)‐vomifoliol (3) and (6S,9S)‐roseoside (4), and one glutinane type triterpene, epi‐glutinol (5), from the leaves of T. tagetiflora. Their structures are established by 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy, as well as ESI‐MS analysis and comparison with literature data. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

海洋软珊瑚群柱虫化学成分的分离与鉴定

海洋软珊瑚中已发现了许多具有强烈生理活性和化学结构特殊的化合物.本文报道软珊瑚群柱虫(clavularia sp~≠)的化学成分研究.采得之样品,一部分浸泡于95％乙醇中(以下称湿品),一部分晒干(以下称干品).各按实验部分所述的方法提取分离,可得到化合物1和6及一些酯类混合物,兹分述于下:(一)化合物1为无色透明液体,分子式 C_(20)H_(32),[α]_D~(12) 20.4°(c0.225,CHCl_3).UV210nm 以上无吸收,表明无共轭双键.v_(max):3050,1640,885cm~(-1);δ_H:5.19(1H,t,J=7Hz),5.07(1H,t,J=7Hz),4.99(1H,t,J=7Hz)ppm,分别为三个三取代双键的氢.4.72(1H,s),4.66(1H,s)ppm为 C(?)CH_2的两个氢.1.66(3H,s),1.59(3H,s),1.57(6H,s)ppm 为四个连接在双键上的甲基.1以 PtO_2-H_2常压氢化,吸收四摩尔当最的 H_2生成饱和化合物2,分子式 C_(20)H_(40),[α]_D~(12) 0.6°(c1.71,CHOl_3),含有一个碳环.1经臭氧化、铬酸     

Determination and correlation of active constituents and trace elements in the medicinal plant Thymus capitatus Hoffm. and Link

Summary In the medicinal plant Thymus capitatus Hoffm. and Link the trace elements Sb, Cl, Cr, Cs, Co, Eu, Fe, Mn, K, Rb, Sc, Na and Zn were determined by neutron activation analysis and the essential oils and phenol by steam distillation and gas chromatography. Statistically significant differences were found between plants from different regions for the active constituents and for the elements Cr, Fe, Eu and Mn. These latter elements are therefore regarded as decisive factors for the increase of the active constituents (by up to 25%).

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Bestimmung und Korrelation der aktiven Bestandteile und der Spurenelemente in der Heilpflanze Thymus capitatus Hoffm. und Link

Zusammenfassung In der Heilpflanze Thymus capitatus Hoffm. und Link wurden mit Hilfe der Neutronenaktivie-rungsanalyse die Spurenelemente Sb, Cl, Cr, Cs, Co, Eu, Fe, Mn, K, Rb, Sc, Na und Zn sowie durch Wasserdampfdestillation und Gas-Chromatographie die ätherischen Öle und Phenol bestimmt. Zwischen Pflanzen aus zwei verschiedenen Regionen ergaben sich für die aktiven Bestandteile sowie für die Spurenelemente Cr, Fe, Eu und Mn statistisch signifikante Unterschiede. Diese Elemente werden daher als entscheidende Faktoren für die erhöhte Konzentration an aktiven Bestandteilen (bis zu 25%) angesehen.