Biflavonoids from the roots of Wikstroemia indica

Two new biflavonoids, 4'-methoxydaphnodorin D1 and 4'-methoxydaphnodorin D2, along with six known biflavonoids, were isolated from the roots of Wikstroemia indica. The structures of the new compounds were determined by extensive NMR and HRESIMS spectroscopic analyses in combination with CD measurements.     

A new cytotoxic biflavonoid from the rhizome of Wikstroemia indica

One new chalcone-flavone biflavonoid, 3′-hydroxydaphnodorin A (1), together with 12 known biflavonoids (2–13), was isolated from the rhizome of Wikstroemia indica. Their structures were established on the basis of extensive spectroscopic methods. Eight isolated compounds 1–3, 6, 7, 9, 12 and 13 were evaluated for their cytotoxic activities against cancer-derived cell lines Hep3B, HepG2 and CNE2, and 1 was found to possess moderate cytotoxicity against HepG2 and CNE2 cell lines, with IC₅₀ values of 65.5 ± 11.4 and 53.6 ± 10.1 μM, respectively.     

Sikokianin D, a new C-3/C-3"-biflavanone from the roots of Wikstroemia indica

A new 3,3'-biflavanone, sikokianin D (1), was isolated from the roots of Wikstroemia indica, together with two known compounds. Their structures were elucidated by chemical evidence and spectral analyses, including HR-ESI-MS, and 1D- and 2D-NMR techniques.     

Anti-inflammatory activity of new guaiane type sesquiterpene from Wikstroemia indica

In our investigation of in vitro anti-allergic screening of medicinal herbal extracts, the ethyl acetate extract of the root of Wikstroemia indica was observed to inhibit nitric oxide (NO) production in a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and recombinant mouse interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) activated murine macrophage-like cell line, RAW 264.7. Fractionation of the active extract led to the isolation of one new guaiane type sesquiterpene, indicanone (1), and two known biflavonoids, sikokianin B (2) and sikokianin C (3). 1 inhibited NO production with IC50 values at 9.3 microM and also inhibit the inducible nitric oxide synhase (iNOS) gene expression. This is the first report of NO production inhibitory activity of Wikstroemia indica and supports the pharmacological use of it, which has been employed as an herbal medicine for the treatment of inflammation.     

Lignans from the roots of Wikstroemia indica and their DPPH radical scavenging and nitric oxide inhibitory activities

In our investigation of in vitro anti-allergic screening of medicinal herbal extracts, the ethyl acetate extract of the root of Wikstroemia indica was observed to inhibit nitric oxide (NO) production in a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and recombinant mouse interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) activated murine macrophage-like cell line, RAW 264.7. Fractionation of the active extract led to the isolation of two new lignan dimer bis-5,5-nortrachelogenin (1) and bis-5,5'-nortrachelogenin (2), and three known lignans. Compound 1 and lirioresinol B (5) inhibited NO production with IC50 values at 48.6 and 53.5 microM, respectively. Compound 5 also showed free radical scavenging effect on 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazil (DPPH) at IC50 values at 19.5 microM.     

A new coumarin from Wikstroemia indica （L.） C. A. Mey

A new coumadn was obtained from the stems and roots of Wikstroemia indica (L.) C.A.Mey.Its structure was elucidated as methyl 3-(2-hydroxy-4-(7-hydroxy-6-methoxy-2-oxo-2H-chromen-3-yloxy) phenyl) propanoate by spectroscopic methods.     

Four new diarylheptanoids from the roots of Juglans mandshurica

Four new diarylheptanoids (1-4), along with two known tetralones (5, 6), were isolated from the roots of Juglans mandshurica and their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic studies.     

Four new prenylated flavonoids from the roots of Cudrania tricuspidata

Four new prenylated flavonoids, cudraflavanones E‐F (1–2) and cudraflavones F‐G (6–7), together with eight known compounds were isolated from the roots of Cudrania tricuspidata. The structures of new compounds were elucidated on the basis of extensive spectroscopic analyses, including 1D and 2D NMR, HRESIMS and CD. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Two new diterpenoids from the buds of Wikstroemia chamaedaphne

Two new diterpenoids, wikstroelide Q (1) and prostratin Q (5), together with three known diterpenoids, pimelea factors P? (2), P? (3), and prostratin (4), and five known lignans, (+)-epipioresinol (6), (+)-isolariciresinol (7), (?)-lariciresinol (8), (+)-epi-sesaminone (9), and prestegane B (10), were isolated from the buds of Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn. Their structures were elucidated by a combination of spectroscopic analyses. Compounds 1–10 were evaluated for their cytotoxicities against HL-60, SMMC-7721, A549, MCF-7, SW480, and BEAS-2B cell lines in vitro.     

Lignans from Wikstroemia hainanensis

The structures and conformations of three new lignans, wikstrone ( 1 ), wikstroemol ( 2 ), and wikstroemone ( 3 ) – isolated from the aerial parts of Wikstroemia hainanensis – were determined, together with those of twelve known compounds, including erythro‐guaiacylglycerol‐β‐O‐4′‐sinapyl ether ( 4 ). The configuration of 4 , falsely assigned in the literature (threo configuration), was redetermined, and the compound was identified as erythro‐guaiacylglycerol‐β‐O‐4′‐sinapyl ether.     

Two new triterpenes from Duchesnea indica

Two new triterpenes,2α,3β-dihydroxyurs-12-en-18,19-epoxy-28-oic acid(1)and 18,19-seco,2α,3α-dihydroxyl-19-oxo-urs-11, 13(18)-dien-28-oic acid(2)were isolated from the herbaceous part of Duchesnea indica.Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis,including 2D NMR technique.The isolated compounds exhibited moderate cytotoxic activities against HeLa and L929 cell lines.     

A new flavanoid from the flowers of Azadirachta indica

Studies on the chemical constituents of the flowers of Azadirachta indica have led to the isolation of one new flavanone named as azharone (5,7,4'-trihydroxy-3'-(3'-methyl-2',3'-epoxybutyl)flavan-4-one (3)) along with two known constituents azadirone (1), and isoazadironolide (2). Their structures have been elucidated through spectral studies including 2D-NMR (COSY-45, NOESY, J-resolved, HMQC, HMBC) experiments.     

A new macrocyclic diterpenoid from Anisomeles indica

Abstract

A new macrocyclic diterpenoid, 4β,5β-dihydroxyovatodiolide (1), together with twenty-two known compounds (2-23) were isolated from the MeOH extract of the dried aerial parts of Anisomeles indica (L.) O. Kuntze (Labiatae). The structure of 1 was established on the basis of spectral evidence. Phenylethanoids, acteoside (5) and isoacteoside (6) showed significant inhibitory to IL-2 secretion of with respect to phorbol myristate acetate and anti-CD28 monoclonal antibody co-stimulated activation of human peripheral blood T cells.     

A new phenanthroindolizidine alkaloid from Tylophora indica

A new phenanthroindolizidine alkaloid, 3-O-demethyl tylophorinidine (VI), was isolated from the aerial (leaves and stem) parts of Tylophora indica and characterized using different spectral techniques. Gel chromatography and reverse phase preparative HPLC were used for sample purification. The new alkaloid, VI, was screened for anticancer activity against a panel of different cancer cell lines and it showed significant anticancer activity with IC₅₀ value in the range of 0.89?C1.40 ??M.     

A new tetracyclic triterpenoid from the leaves of Azadirachta indica

A new tetracyclic triterpenoid zeeshanol [25,26,27-trinor-apotirucalla-(apoeupha)-6alpha-, 21-dihydroxy, 7alpha-acetoxy, 1,14,22-tri-en-3, 16-dione] (1) along with a known constituent desfurano-6alpha-hydroxyazadiradione (2) have been isolated from the methanolic extract of the leaves of Azadirachta indica. The structure and the relative configurations of 1 were determined by the spectroscopic method (1H- and 13C-NMR, IR, and MS) and 2D-NMR experiments.     

Sesquilignans and dilignans from Campylotropis hirtella (Franch.) Schindl

A new sesquilignan, erythro-Guaiacylglycerol-beta-O-4'-(5')-methoxylariciresinol, together with six known compounds including three sesquilignans and three dilignans, have been isolated from Campylotropis hirtella (Franch.) Schindl. that was used as traditional Chinese medicine for treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia. All these known compounds were found for the first time from the family leguminosae. The structure of the new compound and its relative configurations were elucidated on the basis of detailed spectroscopic analysis (NMR and MS). These compounds showed no obvious inhibition effect on prostate specific antigen secretion in LNCaP cells by ELISA method.     

Fuyuziphine, a new alkaloid from Fumaria indica

A new alkaloid, fuyuziphine together with (+/-)-alpha-hydrastine has been isolated from the whole plant of Fumaria indica. The structures of these alkaloids have been established by spectral and chemical evidences.     

Andelin-A new dihydropyranocoumarin from the roots ofAngelica decursiva

Conclusions A new coumarin, C₂₄H₂₆O₇, which has been called andelin, has been isolated from the roots of the white-flowered form ofAngelica decursiva Franch. et Savat.On the basis of its IR, UV, and NMR spectra and the characteristics of a number of derivatives, the structure of 4-angel oyloxy-3-senocioyloxy-3,4-dihydxopyrono-5,6:6,7-coumarin has been proposed for andelin.     

Characterization of new natural cellulosic fiber from the Perotis indica plant

This investigation summarizes the characteristics of biofiber extracted from the Perotis indica plant. Cellulose content (68.4 wt%), density (785 kg m^?3), crystallinity index (48.3%), tensile strength (317–1,608 MPa), and Young’s modulus (8.41–69.61 GPa) properties were identified in the P. indica fibers (PIFs), and thermal stability was studied using thermal gravimetric analysis and derivative thermogravimetric analysis, which revealed its cellulose degradation at a temperature of 339.1°C. Further, the properties of PIFs ensured that it can play an imperative role as new reinforcement as green composites in the manufacturing industries.