Two new 24-hydroxylated asterosaponins from Culcita novaeguineae

Two new 24-hydroxylated asterosaponins,sodium(20R,24S)-6α-O-(4-O-sodiumsulfato-β-D-quinovopyranosyl)-5α-cholest-9(11)-en-3β,24-diol 3-sulfate(1) and sodium(20R,24S)-6α-O-[3-O-methyl-β-D-quinovopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-D-glucopyranosyl]-5α-cholest-9(11)-en-3β,24-diol 3-sulfate(2),were isolated from the starfish Culcita novaeguineae.Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectral analysis and chemical evidences.     

A new triterpenoid saponin from the leaves and stems of Panax quinquefolium L.

One new triterpenoid saponin,quinquenoside L_(17)(1),was isolated from the leaves and stems of Panax quinquefolium L.,and its structure was elucidated as 20-O-[(β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1-6)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl)]-6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-dammar-24-ene- 3,6,12,20-tetraol,by the combination analysis of one-dimensional NMR and two-dimensional NMR,mass spectrometry,CD spectrum and chemical evidences.     

Molecular recognition capability and rheological behavior in solution of novel lactone-based glycopolymers

Novel glycopolymers have been prepared from ethylene–vinyl alcohol copolymers, EVOH. For that purpose, three distinct aminosaccharides (N-(4-aminobutyl)-d-gluconamide (NABG), N-(4-aminobutyl)-O-β-d-galactopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-d-gluconamide (NABL) and N-(4-aminobutyl)-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-d-gluconamide (NABM) have been synthesized. The previous functionalization of these EVOH copolymers is mandatory to activate their hydroxyl reactivity before the subsequent coupling reaction with the aminosaccharides. The activation with carboxylic acid groups by reaction with phthalic anhydride has been chosen in the current investigation because of its almost quantitative yield and the subsequent high modification extent reached (>60%). The glycopolymers that turned out water-soluble (i.e., those based on NABL and NABM) have shown a reversible network formation unusually described in glycopolymers. In addition, their capability to interact with lectins, particularly Concanavalin A and Ricinus communis Agglutinin, has confirmed the specificity of lectin recognition in these glycopolymers.     

A new flavone glycoside from Selaginella moellendorffii Hieron.

From the ethanol extract of Selaginella moellendorffii Hieron., a new flavone O-glycoside and three known flavone C-glycosides have been isolated and identified as 5-carboxymethyl-4′-hydroxyflavone-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside 1, 6,8-di-C-β-D-glueopyranosylapigenin 2, 6-C-[3-D-glucopyranosyl-8-C-β-D-xylopyranosyl apigenin 3, 6-C-B-D-xylopyranosyl-8-C-β-glucopyranosylapigenin 4, respectively. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods.     

Diastereoselective enzymatic preparation of acetylated pentofuranosides carrying free 5-hydroxyl groups

Methyl 3-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-α-d-ribofuranoside, 1,3-di-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-α-d-ribofuranose and 1,2,3-tri-O-acetyl-α-d-arabinofuranose were diastereoselectively prepared (de = 100%) from anomeric mixtures of the corresponding 5-acetylated compounds through Candida antarctica B lipase (CAL B)-catalysed alcoholysis.     

Triterpenoid Saponins from the Cultivar “Green Elf” of Pittosporum tenuifolium

Four oleanane-type glycosides were isolated from a horticultural cultivar “Green Elf” of the endemic Pittosporum tenuifolium (Pittosporaceae) from New Zealand: three acylated barringtogenol C glycosides from the leaves, with two previously undescribed 3-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-[α-l-arabinopyranosyl-(1→3)]-β-d-glucuronopyranosyl-21-O-angeloyl-28-O-acetylbarringtogenol C, 3-O-β-d-galactopyranosyl-(1→2)-[α-l-arabinopyranosyl-(1→3)]-β-d-glucuronopyranosyl-21-O-angeloyl-28-O-acetylbarringtogenol C, and the known 3-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-[α-l-arabinopyranosyl-(1→3)]-β-d-glucuronopyranosyl-21-O-angeloyl-28-O-acetylbarringtogenol C (Eryngioside L). From the roots, the known 3-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-d-galactopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-d-glucuronopyranosyloleanolic acid (Sandrosaponin X) was identified. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods including 1D- and 2D-NMR experiments and mass spectrometry (ESI-MS). According to their structural similarities with gymnemic acids, the inhibitory activities on the sweet taste TAS1R2/TAS1R3 receptor of an aqueous ethanolic extract of the leaves and roots, a crude saponin mixture, 3-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-[α-l-arabinopyranosyl-(1→3)]-β-d-glucuronopyranosyl-21-O-angeloyl-28-O-acetylbarringtogenol C, and Eryngioside L were evaluated.     

Minor antifungal aromatic glycosides from the roots of Gentiana rigescens （Gentianaceae）

Two new phenolic glycosides,2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester 3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-6)-β-D-glucopyranoside(1) and 2,5-dihydroxylbenzofuran 5-O-β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1-6)-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(2),were isolated as the minor chemical constituents from the roots of Gentiana rigescens,along with 15 known compounds.Their structures were elucidated by detailed spectroscopic analysis,including 1D,2D NMR and chemical method.All of these compounds were isolated for the first time from the title plant.Moreove...     

Cyclic oligomers (macroaldonolactones) from a protected d-galactonic acid monomer

Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide-promoted self-condensation of 2,3:4,5-di-O-isopropylidene-d-galactonic acid (3) led to the macrocyclic oligomeric cyclo[(2,3:4,5-di-O-isopropylidene-(1→6)-d-galactonate)₂] (4) and cyclo[(2,3:4,5-di-O-isopropylidene-(1→6)-d-galactonate)₃] (5), having, respectively, 14- and 21-membered rings. The macrocycles 4 and 5 were also synthesized by cyclization of the respective linear dimer 11 and trimer 14 ω-hydroxy acids precursors prepared by stepwise additions of 3. Compounds 4 and 5 are biomaterials that may be described as macrolactone-cyclodextrins.     

Mimics of the Structural Elements of Type III Group B Streptococcus Capsular Polysaccharide. Part I: Synthesis of a Carboxylate-Containing Pentasaccharide

Abstract

A carboxylate-containing pentasaccharide, methyl O-(β-d-galactopyranosyl)-(1→4)-O-(β-d-glucopyranosyl)-(1→6)-O-{3-O-[(S)-1-carboxyethyl]-β-d-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-O}-(2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-d-glucopyranosyl)-(1→3)-β-d-galactopyranoside (27) was synthesized by block condensation of suitably protected donors and acceptors. Phenyl 3-O-benzyl-4,6-di-O-chloroacetyl-2-deoxy-2-phthalimido-1-thio-β-d-glucopyranoside (17) was condensed with methyl 2,4,6-tri-O-benzyl-β-d-galactopyranoside (4) to afford a disaccharide, methyl O-(3-O-benzyl-4,6-di-O-chloroacetyl-2-deoxy-2-phthalimido-β-d-glucopyranosyl)-(1→3)-2,4,6-tri-O-benzyl-β-d-galactopyranoside (18). Removal of chloroacetyl groups gave 4,6-diol, methyl 0-(3-O-benzyl-2-deoxy-2-phthalimido-β-d-glucopyranosyl)-(1→3)-2,4,6-tri-O-benzyl-β-d-galactopyranoside (19), in which the primary hydroxy group (6-OH) was then selectively chloroacetylated to give methyl O-(3-O-benzyl-6-O-chloroacetyl-2-deoxy-2-phthalimido-β-d-glucopyranosyl)-(1→3)-2,4,6-tri-O-benzyl-β-d-galactopyranoside (20). This acceptor was then coupled with 2,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-3-O-[(S)-1-(methoxycarbonyl)ethyl]-α-d-galactopyranosyl trichloroacetimidate (14) to afford a trisaccharide, methyl O-{2,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-3-O-[(S)-l-(methoxycarbonyl)ethyl]-β-d-galactopyranosyl}-(1→4)-O-(3-O-benzyl-6-O-chloroacetyl-2-deoxy-2-phthalimido-β-d-glucopyranosyl)-(1→3)-2,4,6-tri-O-benzyl-β-d-galactopyranoside (21). Removal of the 6-O-chloroacetyl group in 21 gave 22, which was coupled with 4-O-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-β-d-galactopyranosyl)-2,3,6-tri-O-acetyl-α-d-glucopyranosyl trichloroacetimidate (23) to yield protected pentasaccharide 24. Standard procedures were used to remove acetyl groups and the phthalimido group, followed by N-acetylation, and debenzylation to yield pentasaccharide 27 and a hydrazide by-product (28) in a 5:1 ratio, respectively. Compound 27 contains a complete repeating unit of the capsular polysaccharide of type III group B Streptococcus in which terminal sialic acid is replaced by an (S)-1-carboxyethyl group.     

Two new triterpenoids from Nauclea officinalis

Two new triterpenoids and three 27-nor-triterpenoids were isolated from the stems (with bark) of Nauclea officinalis. Their structures were identified to be 2β,3β,19α,23-tetrahydroxy-urs-12-en-28-oic acid (1), 2β,3β,19α,23-tetrahydroxy-urs-12-en-28-O-[β-d-glucopyranosyl (1-2)-β-d-glucopyranosyl] ester (2), pyrocincholic acid 3β-O-α-l-rhamnopyranoside (3), pyrocincholic acid 3β-O-α-l-rhamnopyranosy1-28-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl ester (4), pyrocincholic acid 3β-O-α-l-rhamnopyranosy1-28-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1-6)-β-d-glucopyranosyl ester (5) by spectroscopic methods including 1D, 2D NMR and HR-MS analyses. The cytotoxic activity of 1–5 against lung cancer A-549 cells was also investigated.     

New lignan glycosides from Glehnia littoralis

From the roots ethanol extract of Glehnia littoralis, two new lignan glycosides, named glehlinoside E （1） and F （2）, were obtained. Their structures were determined to be （-）-secoisolariciresinol 4-O-β-D-（6-O-feruloyl） glucopyranoside （1） and （-）- secoisolariciresinol 4-O-f-β-D-（6-O-caffeloyl） glucopyranoside （2） by analysis of their spectral data, respectively.     

Heterogeneous interaction between zwitterions of some l-α-amino acids and ethanol molecule in water at 298.15 K

Dissolution enthalpies of l-α-aminobutyric acid, l-α-isoleucine, l-α-serine, l-α-threonine and l-α-cysteine in water and aqueous ethanol solutions have been measured by calorimetry at a temperature of 298.15 K. The obtained results were used to calculate the enthalpic heterogeneous pair interaction coefficients between zwitterions of amino acids and a molecule of ethanol in water. These values were interpreted in the terms of the hydrophobic or hydrophilic effects of the side chains of amino acids on their interactions with a polar molecule of ethanol in water.     

Syntheses of l-glucosamine donors for 1,2-trans-glycosylation reactions

Two new l-glucosamine donors, that is pent-4-enyl 3,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-2-allyloxycarbonylamino-2-deoxy-β-l-glucopyranoside 16 and ethyl 3,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-2-allyloxycarbonylamino-2-deoxy-1-thio-β-l-glucopyranoside 21 were prepared in 12 steps from l-arabinose. The reaction pathway uses 3,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-l-glucal 5, and then 3,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-2-iodo-α-l-mannopyranosyl azide 8 as intermediates. The latter, together with donors 16 and 21, were used for preparing l-glucosamine neoglycolipids.     

Effect of Kaempferol and Its Glycoside Derivatives on Antioxidant Status of HL-60 Cells Treated with Etoposide

Kaempferol is a well-known antioxidant found in many plants and plant-based foods. In plants, kaempferol is present mainly in the form of glycoside derivatives. In this work, we focused on determining the effect of kaempferol and its glycoside derivatives on the expression level of genes related to the reduction of oxidative stress—NFE2L2, NQO1, SOD1, SOD2, and HO-1; the enzymatic activity of superoxide dismutases; and the level of glutathione. We used HL-60 acute promyelocytic leukemia cells, which were incubated with the anticancer drug etoposide and kaempferol or one of its three glycoside derivatives isolated from the aerial parts of Lens culinaris Medik.—kaempferol 3-O-[(6-O-E-caffeoyl)-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)]-β-d-galactopyranoside-7-O-β-d-glucuropyranoside (P2), kaempferol 3-O-[(6-O-E-p-coumaroyl)-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)]-β-d-galactopyranoside-7-O-β-d-glucuropyranoside (P5), and kaempferol 3-O-[(6-O-E-feruloyl)-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)]-β-d-galactopyranoside-7-O-β-d-glucuropyranoside (P7). We showed that none of the tested compounds affected NFE2L2 gene expression. Co-incubation with etoposide (1 µM) and kaempferol (10 and 50 µg/mL) leads to an increase in the expression of the HO-1 (9.49 and 9.33-fold at 10 µg/mL and 50 µg/mL, respectively), SOD1 (1.68-fold at 10 µg/mL), SOD2 (1.72-fold at 10–50 µg/mL), and NQO1 (1.84-fold at 50 µg/mL) genes in comparison to cells treated only with etoposide. The effect of kaempferol derivatives on gene expression differs depending on the derivative. All tested polyphenols increased the SOD activity in cells co-incubated with etoposide. We observed that the co-incubation of HL-60 cells with etoposide and kaempferol or derivative P7 increases the level of total glutathione in these cells. Taken together, our observations suggest that the antioxidant activity of kaempferol is related to the activation of antioxidant genes and proteins. Moreover, we observed that glycoside derivatives can have a different effect on the antioxidant cellular systems than kaempferol.     

Fragmentation of deprotonated d-ribose and d-fructose in MALDI—Comparison with dissociative electron attachment

We present a detailed, collaborative study on the fragmentation of deprotonated native d-ribose and d-fructose and the isotopically labelled 1-¹³C-d-ribose, 5-¹³C-d-ribose and C-1-d-d-ribose. The fragmentation is studied in a matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometer (MALDI ToF MS), both in in-source decay (ISD) and post-source decay (PSD) mode and compared with fragmentation through dissociative electron attachment (DEA). Fragmentation of deprotonated monosaccharides formed in the MALDI process, as well as their transient molecular anions formed upon electron attachment are characterized by loss of different numbers of H₂O and CH₂O units. Two different fragmentation pathways leading to cross-ring cleavage are identified. Metastable decay of deprotonated d-ribose proceeds either via an X-type cleavage yielding fragment anions at m/z = 119, 100 and 89, or via an A-type cleavage resulting in m/z = 89, 77 and 71. A fast and early metastable cross-ring cleavage of deprotonated d-ribose observed in in-source decay is dominated by X-type cleavage leading mainly to m/z = 100 and 71. For dissociative electron attachment to d-ribose a sequential dissociation was identified that includes metastable decay of the dehydrogenated molecular anion leading to m/z = 89. All other fragmentation reactions in DEA to d-ribose are likely to proceed directly and on a faster timescale (below 400 ns).     

Structure Elucidation of Triterpenoid Saponins Found in an Immunoadjuvant Preparation of Quillaja brasiliensis Using Mass Spectrometry and 1H and 13C NMR Spectroscopy

An immunoadjuvant preparation (named Fraction B) was obtained from the aqueous extract of Quillaja brasiliensis leaves, and further fractionated by consecutive separations with silica flash MPLC and reverse phase HPLC. Two compounds were isolated, and their structures elucidated using a combination of NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. One of these compounds is a previously undescribed triterpene saponin (Qb1), which is an isomer of QS-21, the unique adjuvant saponin employed in human vaccines. The other compound is a triterpene saponin previously isolated from Quillaja saponaria bark, known as S13. The structure of Qb1 consists of a quillaic acid residue substituted with a β-d-Galp-(1→2)-[β-d-Xylp-(1→3)]-β-d-GlcpA trisaccharide at C3, and a β-d-Xylp-(1→4)-α-l-Rhap-(1→2)-[α-l-Arap-(1→3)]-β-d-Fucp moiety at C28. The oligosaccharide at C28 was further substituted at O4 of the fucosyl residue with an acyl group capped with a β-d-Xylp residue.     

Leucospilotaside C, a new sulfated triterpene glycoside from sea cucumber Holothuria leucospilota

A new triterpene glycoside, leucospilotaside C, along with two known saponin, was isolated from sea cucumber Holothuria leucospilota collected from the South China Sea, and its structure was elucidated as 3-0-{4′-O-sodiumsulfate-β′-D-xylopyranosyl}- holosta-22,25-epoxy-9-ene-3β,12α,17α-triol （1） by extensive spectroscopic analysis and chemical methods. The glycosides have the same triterpene aglycone, but differ in the oligosaccharide moieties.     

Isolation of a New Polysaccharide from Dandelion Leaves and Evaluation of Its Antioxidant,Antibacterial, and Anticancer Activities

Dandelion, in China, has a long history as a medicinal and edible plant, and possesses high nutritional and medical value. The present study aimed to isolate a new polysaccharide (DLP-3) from dandelion leaves and to evaluate its antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer activities. The structure of DLP-3 was analyzed using HPLC, FT-IR, SEM, GC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. DLP-3 mainly consisted of Man, Rha, GlcA, Glc, Gal, and Ara with molar ratios of 2.32, 0.87, 1.21, 3.84, 1.00, and 1.05, respectively, with a molecular weight of 43.2 kDa. The main linkages of DLP-3 contained (1→4)-α-d-Glc, (1→4,6)-α-d-Glc, (1→6)-α-d-Gal, (1→2)-α-d-Man, (1→4)-α-d-Man, β-l-Ara-(1→, and α-l-Rha-(1→. DLP-3 exhibited a smooth surface, purely flake-like structure, and a triple helix conformation. Moreover, DLP-3 presented obvious antioxidant and antibacterial activities in a concentration-dependent manner. DLP-3 showed significant anticancer activities by inhibiting tumor cell proliferation. These findings provide a theoretical basis for the application of DLP-3 as a natural functional active substance in functional foods.     

Structural determination of two new acacic acid-type saponins from the stem barks of Albizia zygia (DC.) J. F. Macbr

As a continuation of our interest in the study of triterpenoid saponins from Albizia zygia, phytochemical investigation of its stem barks led to the isolation of two new oleanane-type saponins, named zygiaosides C–D (1–2). Their structures were established on the basis of extensive analysis of 1D and 2D NMR (1H-, 13C NMR, DEPT, COSY, TOCSY, ROESY, HSQC and HMBC) experiments, HRESIMS studies, and by chemical evidence as, 3-O-[ β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-[α-l-arabinopyranosyl-(1→6)]-β-d-glucopyranosyl]-21-O-[(2E,6S)-2,6-dimethyl-6-O-(β-d-quinovopyranosyl) octa-2,7-dienoyl]acacic acid 28-O-α-l-arabinofuranosyl-(1→4)-[β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→3)]-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-d-glucopyranosyl ester (1) and 3- O-[β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→2) -[ β-d-fucopyranosyl-(1→6)]-β-d-glucopyranosyl]-21-O-[(2E,6S)-2,6-dimethyl-6-O-(β-D-quinovopyranosyl) octa-2,7-dienoyl]acacic acid 28-O-α-l-arabinofuranosyl-(1→4)-[β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→3)]-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-d-glucopyranosyl ester (2).     

ααTwo new eudesmane sesquiterpenes from Lactuca sativa var. anagustata L

Two new eudesmane sesquiterpene lactones were isolated from the stalk of Lactuca sativa var.anagustata L and their structureswere elucidated by means of spectroscopic methods,including 2D NMR(~1H-~1H COSY,HMBC and NOESY) as 1β-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-4α-hydroxyl-5α,6β,11βH-eudesma-12,6α-olide(1) and 1β-hydroxyl-15-O-(p-methoxyphenylacetyl)-5α,6β,11βH-eudesma-3-en-12,6α-olide(2).