Enhanced Aryltetralin Lignans Production in Linum Adventi-Tious Root Cultures

Lignans are the main secondary metabolites synthetized by Linum species as plant defense molecules. They are also valuable for human health, in particular, for their potent antiviral and antineoplastic properties. In this study, the adventitious root cultures of three Linum species (L. flavum, L. mucronatum and L. dolomiticum) were developed to produce aryltetralin lignans. The effect of two elicitors, methyl jasmonate and coronatine, on aryltetralin lignans production was also evaluated. The adventitious root cultures from L. dolomiticum were obtained and analyzed for the first time and resulted as the best producer for all the aryltetralins highlighted in this system: Podophyllotoxin, 6-methoxypodophyllotoxin and 6-methoxypodophyllotoxin-7-O-β-glucoside, the last showing a productivity of 92.6 mg/g DW. The two elicitors differently affected the production of the 6-methoxypodophyllotoxin and 6-methoxypodophyllotoxin-7-O-β-glucoside.     

Aryltetralin Lignans from <Emphasis Type="Italic">Linum cariense</Emphasis>

Four aryltetralin lignans and the glucoside of 6-methoxypodophyllotoxin and podophyllotoxin were isolated from the roots of Linum cariense and identified.__________Published in Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 3, pp. 248–249, May–June, 2005.     

Optimized Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Lignans from Linum Species with Green Solvents

Lignans are plant phenols derived from phenylpropanoids. They play a significant role in plant defense and have features that make them appealing for pharmaceutical applications. Lignans can be obtained by plant in vitro cultures; their production by adventitious and hairy roots of Linum species seems to be a promising alternative to chemical synthesis. In the context of large-scale production, it is necessary to optimize their extraction from plants tissue by choosing the more suitable solvent and extraction procedure, paying attention to the use of green media and methods. With the aim to select the best conditions for the extraction of two interesting lignans (justicidin B and 6-methoxypodophyllotoxin) from Linum tissues, different green solvents and the method of ultrasound-assisted extraction were tested. The results showed that ethyl methyl ketone and dimethyl carbonate were the best media to extract justicidin B and 6-methoxypodophyllotoxin, respectively, in terms of purity and recovery. Moreover, we showed that ultrasound-assisted extraction presents different advantages compared to conventional methods. Finally, the optimal experimental conditions to extract justicidin B from L. austriacum hairy roots using methyl ethyl ketone were also determined by the response surface method. The models obtained are reliable and accurate to estimate the purity and recovery of justicidin B.     

Complete assignment of 1H and 13C NMR data for three aryltetralin lignan lactones

We describe the complete 1H and 13C NMR analysis of three aryltetralin lignan lactones (polygamain, morelensin and 4,5-dimethoxymorelensin) using modern NMR techniques such as COSY, HMQC, HMBC, 2D-J-resolved and NOE experiments. The relative stereochemistry of these compounds, which is very important with regard to their biological activity, was completely determined.     

Furofuran Lignans from Cuscuta chinensis

Three furofuran lignans named neocuscutasides A, B and C were obtained from the ethanolic extract of the dried seeds of Cuscuta chinensis and their structures were characterized by chemical and spectroscopic methods.     

木脂素抗艾滋病病毒研究*

木脂素类化合物(lignans)具有抗癌、保肝、血小板活因子拮抗和抗氧化等重要生理活性.然而木脂素抗HIV的特性在90年代才被发现.作为一种源自于天然植物体内的艾滋病病毒抑制剂,它具有被开发成治疗艾滋病药物的可能性.本文综述了近年来关于木脂素类化合物抗艾滋病病毒的研究进展.     

五味子科植物中联苯环辛二烯木脂素的碳谱特征

综述了五味子科植物中主要特征成分联苯环辛二烯木脂素类的结构和碳谱特征 .     

满山香中的联苯环辛二烯木脂素

满山香[Schisandra propinqua(Wall.)Hook.f.et Thoms]为五味子科植物,云南民间代五味子药用^[1],由于从五味子科植物中已分离到不少保肝降酶,抗艾滋病毒,抗癌和PAF拮抗等活性成分,其研究受到重视^[2-4],主含满山香根和提取物的复方注射液曾在云南省几所医院临床用于治疗肺癌,但其研究仅分离鉴定了两个三萜 酸([2],为进一步寻找有效成分,我们对满山香茎藤进行了研究,从中分得8种联苯环辛二烯木脂素,经波谱和分析鉴定它们的结构为：acetylgomisin R(1) angeloylgomisin R(2),gomisinA(3),gomisin B(4),gomisinN(5),gomisinO(6),6-O-benzoylgomosin O(7)和Schisantherin A(8),1为新化合物,2系首次从五味子属植物中分得,其它均为首次从满山香中分得。     

New Lignans from the Aerial Parts of Rudbeckia laciniata

Three new furofuran lignans, (+)‐4,4′‐O‐diangeloylpinoresinol ( 1 ), (+)‐4,4′‐O‐diangeloylmedioresinol ( 2 ), and (+)‐4,4′‐O‐diangeloylsyringaresinol ( 3 ), together with the known compound (+)‐syringaresinol, were isolated from the MeOH extract of Rudbeckia laciniata. The structure elucidation of these compounds were based on 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR, and HR‐ESI‐MS data. The additional structural evidence was obtained from alkaline hydrolysis of the compounds.     

Scarlet Flax Linum grandiflorum (L.) In Vitro Cultures as a New Source of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Lignans

In vitro cultures of scarlet flax (Linum grandiflorum L.), an important ornamental flax, have been established as a new possible valuable resource of lignans and neolignans for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory applications. The callogenic potential at different concentrations of α-naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) and thidiazuron (TDZ), alone or in combinations, was evaluated using both L. grandiflorum hypocotyl and cotyledon explants. A higher callus induction frequency was observed on NAA than TDZ, especially for hypocotyl explants, with a maximum frequency (i.e., 95.2%) on 1.0 mg/L of NAA. The presence of NAA (1.0 mg/L) in conjunction with TDZ tended to increase the frequency of callogenesis relative to TDZ alone, but never reached the values observed with NAA alone, thereby indicating the lack of synergy between these two plant growth regulators (PGRs). Similarly, in terms of biomass, NAA was more effective than TDZ, with a maximum accumulation of biomass registered for medium supplemented with 1.0 mg/L of NAA using hypocotyls as initial explants (DW: 13.1 g). However, for biomass, a synergy between the two PGRs was observed, particularly for cotyledon-derived explants and for the lowest concentrations of TDZ. The influence of these two PGRs on callogenesis and biomass is discussed. The HPLC analysis confirmed the presence of lignans (secoisolariciresinol (SECO) and lariciresinol (LARI) and neolignan (dehydrodiconiferyl alcohol [DCA]) naturally accumulated in their glycoside forms. Furthermore, the antioxidant activities performed for both hypocotyl- and cotyledon-derived cultures were also found maximal (DPPH: 89.5%, FRAP 866: µM TEAC, ABTS: 456 µM TEAC) in hypocotyl-derived callus cultures as compared with callus obtained from cotyledon explants. Moreover, the anti-inflammatory activities revealed high inhibition (COX-1: 47.4% and COX-2: 51.1%) for extract of hypocotyl-derived callus cultures at 2.5 mg/L TDZ. The anti-inflammatory action against COX-1 and COX-2 was supported by the IC₅₀ values. This report provides a viable approach for enhanced biomass accumulation and efficient production of (neo)lignans in L. grandiflorum callus cultures.     

Complete assignments of (1)H and (13)C NMR spectral data for arylnaphthalene lignan lactones

In this work we describe the complete (1)H and (13)C NMR analyses of three arylnaphtalene lignan lactones (taiwanin C, 4-methyl dehydroretrodendrin and justicidin B) using modern NMR techniques such as gCOSY, nonedited gHSQC, gHMBC and NOE experiments. Complete assignment and homonuclear hydrogen coupling constant measurements were performed.     

二苯骈环辛二烯类木酚素的化学合成进展

本文从合成战略的角度概述具有多种生理活性的二苯骈环辛二烯类木酚素近年来在化学合成方面的研究进展,特别是近年来合成战略的实施和新非酚氧化偶合试剂的运用。     

Aryltetralin Lignans from <Emphasis Type="Italic">Linum mucronatum</Emphasis> Bertol. ssp. <Emphasis Type="Italic">mucronatum</Emphasis>

The dried and aerial part of Linum mucronatum ssp. mucronatum was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Two aryltetralin lignans, podophylloyoxin, 6-methoxypodophylloyoxin, and β-peltatin, were identified. This is the first report of the analysis of L. mucronatum ssp. mucronatum.__________Published in Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 24–25, January–February, 2005.     

NMR Characterization of Carboxymethyl Scleroglucan

High field NMR characterization of carboxymethyl scleroglucan (Scl-CM) recently synthesized through reaction of the native polymer (Scl) with chloroacetic acid in basic conditions is discussed, reporting the position of the carboxymethyl groups in the scleroglucan moiety. The comparison between the Scl-CM and the Scl structures can be useful to comprehend their different profiles in the viscosity-shear rate curves and their different ability to form physical gels.     

丁烷型木脂素及衍生物的合成和生物活性

报道了一条合成丁烷木脂素的新路线. 以芳香醛为起始原料, Stobbe缩合和烷基化反应为关键步骤, 构建了木脂素骨架, 再经拆分及还原, 可得到相应的苏式和赤式异构体. 经官能团转化得到5个丁烷木脂素和8个丁醚木脂素, 其中3个天然产物为首次合成. 对合成产物进行抗HIV病毒和和抗疱疹病毒活性研究, 部分化合物显示出较高的抗病毒活性, 而且骨架构型对活性影响较大.     

Further Biphenyl Lignans with a Tetrahydrofuran Moiety from Gymnotheca chinensis

Four new biphenyl lignans, 1 – 4 , with a tetrahydrofuran moiety were isolated from the MeOH extract of the whole plant of Gymnotheca chinensis. Their chemical structures were established by means of spectroscopic analysis, including 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy and comparison with previously reported data. Compounds 1 – 4 occur as mixtures of atropisomers as revealed by variable‐temperature NMR experiments.     

Radical-Cation Cascade to Aryltetralin Cyclic Ether Lignans Under Visible-Light Photoredox Catalysis

The development of concise, sustainable, and cost-effective synthesis of aryltetralin lignans, bearing either a fused lactone or cyclic ether, is of significant medicinal importance. Reported is that in the presence of Fukuzumi's acridinium salt under blue LED irradiation, functionalized dicinnamyl ether derivatives are converted into aryltetralin cyclic ether lignans with concurrent generation of three stereocenters in good to high yields with up to 20:1 diastereoselectivity. Oxidation of an alkene to the radical cation is key to the success of this formal Diels–Alder reaction of electronically mismatched diene and dienophile. Applying this methodology, six natural products, aglacin B, aglacin C, sulabiroin A, sulabiroin B, gaultherin C, and isoshonanin, are synthesized in only two to three steps from readily available biomass-derived monolignols. A revised structure is proposed for gaultherin C.     

聚酯酰亚胺三元共聚物的核磁共振波谱法表征

用一维1H NMR、13C NMR方法研究了以N,N′-己二撑-1,6-双苯偏三酸酰亚胺二酸(IA6)、6-羟基-2-萘甲酸(HNA)和4,4′-二羟基二苯酮(DHBP)为单体的一种液晶聚酯酰亚胺三元共聚物的结构,并通过DEPT(无畸变极化转移增益法)、1H-1H COSY(氢-氢化学位移相关谱)、HMQC(异核多量子相关谱)、HMBC(异核多键相关谱)进一步确定了该类共聚物的1H谱和13C谱中各谱峰的归属,为研究热致性液晶聚酯酰亚胺共聚物的链结构和链序列提供了有价值的结构分析数据。     

Three New Arylnaphthalide Lignans from the Aerial Parts of Bupleurum marginatum Wall. ex DC.

Three new arylnaphthalide lignans, 5‐(4‐hydroxy‐3‐methoxyphenyl)furo[3′,4′: 6,7]naphtho[2,3‐d]‐1,3‐dioxol‐6(8H)‐one ( 1 ), 10‐(4‐hydroxy‐3‐methoxyphenyl)furo[3′,4′: 6,7]naphtho[1,2‐d]‐1,3‐dioxol‐9(7H)‐one ( 2 ), and 10‐(3,4‐dimethoxyphenyl)‐6‐hydroxyfuro[3′,4′: 6,7]naphtho[1,2‐d]‐1,3‐dioxol‐9(7H)‐one ( 3 ), together with two known ones, chinensin ( 4 ) and isodiphyllin ( 5 ), were isolated from the aerial parts of Bupleurum marginatum Wall . ex DC. The structures of the three new lignans were established by means of NMR spectroscopic studies, including HQSC, HMBC, and ROESY.