A Review of Polygonatum Mill. Genus: Its Taxonomy,Chemical Constituents,and Pharmacological Effect Due to Processing Changes

Ethnopharmacological relevance: The genus Polygonatum Tourn, ex Mill. contains numerous chemical components, such as steroidal saponins, polysaccharides, flavonoids, alkaloids, and others, it possesses diverse pharmacological activities, such as anti-aging, anti-tumor, immunological regulation, as well as blood glucose management and fat reducing properties. Aim of the review: This study reviews the current state of research on the systematic categorization, chemical composition, pharmacological effects, and processing changes of the plants belonging to the genus Polygonatum, to provide a theoretical foundation for their scientific development and rational application. Materials and methods: The information was obtained by searching the scientific literature published between 1977 and 2022 on online databases (including PubMed, CNKI, SciFinder, and Web of Science) and other sources (such as the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020 edition, and Chinese herbal books). Results: The genus Polygonatum contains 79 species, and 233 bioactive chemical compounds were identified in them. The abundance of pharmacological activities, such as antioxidant activities, anti-fatigue activities, anti-inflammatory activities, etc., were revealed for the representatives of this genus. In addition, there are numerous processing methods, and many chemical constituents and pharmacological activities change after the unappropriated processing. Conclusions: This review summarizes the taxonomy classification, chemical composition, pharmacological effects, and processing of the plants belonging to the genus Polygonatum, providing references and research tendencies for plant-based drug development and further clinical applications.     

Dihydrobenzofuran Norlignans from the Leaves of Cedrela sinensis A. Juss

Two new norlignans, cedralins A ( 1 ) and B ( 2 ), were isolated from the leaves of Cedrela sinensis. Their structures were established by extensive spectroscopic studies and chemical evidence. The absolute configurations of these compounds were determined by comparing their CD spectra with those of known compounds. In addition, their in vitro cytotoxic activity against two human‐cancer cell lines was evaluated.     

Triterpenes and limonoids of Cedrela: Distribution,biosynthesis, and 1H and 13C NMR data

Cedrela genus, a member of the Meliaceae family, presents both chemical characteristics associated with and those that distinguish it from the rest of its members. The presence of triterpenes and limonoids is the characteristic of the Meliaceae family, but the class and type of these chemical constituents are distinctive for each genus. Cedrela includes cycloartane, ursane, oleanane, tirucallane, butyrospermane, and apotirucallane triterpenes, and its limonoids belongs to six class and nine types, known as class Ia-type havanensines, class Ib-type delevoyin, class II-type gedunin, class IIIb-type andirobin, class IIIg-type mexicanolide, class IVa-type evoludone, class Va-type obacunol, class V-type limonin, and class VIII. Each of these structural arrangements includes specific traits, defined by their biosynthetic origin, which can be established by means of structural elucidation techniques, particularly ¹H and ¹³C NMR, which assisted by 2D NMR techniques, allowing to deduce their structures unequivocally. The constant presence of these skeletal arrangements in Cedrela ensures that they are its chemophenetic markers and their recurrence is an important criterion for their identity. This review is a compilation of the occurrence of triterpenes and limonoids in Cedrela genus, detailing their biosynthetic association and collecting and organizing their NMR data, with the purpose of facilitating its location, analysis, and use in the phytochemical study of species from this genus.     

硫脲化合物的合成及其生物活性

硫脲化合物的合成及其生物活性董燕红，司宗兴（北京农业大学应用化学系北京１０００９４）关键词噻二陛－甲酰基，硫脲，胺类，合成，生物活性酰基硫脲在抗真菌、抗结核、抗病毒、除草以及调节植物生长方面具有广泛应用［１，２］。１，２，３－噻二唑杂环作为有效前体正...     

Extraction,Isolation and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds from Artemisia and Their Biological Significance: A Review

Diverse medicinal plants such as those from the genus Artemisia have been employed globally for centuries by individuals belonging to different cultures. Universally, Artemisia species have been used to remedy various maladies that range from simple fevers to malaria. A survey conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) demonstrated that 80% of the global population is highly reliant on herbal medicine for their primary healthcare. WHO recommends artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACT) for the treatment of global diseases such as malaria. Artemisinin is a bioactive compound derived from Artemisia annua leaves. It is a sesquiterpene endoperoxide with potent antimalarial properties. This review strives to instill natural products to chemists and others in diverse fields with a heterogeneous set of knowledge compiled from multifaceted researchers and organizations in literature. In particular, the various Artemisia species and effective extraction, isolation, and characterization methodologies are discussed in detail. An in-depth investigation into the literature reveals that divergent species of Artemisia exhibit a vast array of biological activities such as antimalarial, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory activities. There is substantial potential for bioactive compounds from Artemisia to provide significant relief from differing human ailments, but more meticulous research in this field is needed.     

The Genus Haplophyllum Juss.: Phytochemistry and Bioactivities—A Review

Herein, a comprehensive review is given focusing on the chemical profiles of the essential oils (EOs), non-volatile compounds, ethnobotany, and biological activities of different Haplophyllum (Rutaceae family) species. To gather the relevant data, all the scientific databases, including Scopus, ISI-WOS (Institute of Scientific Information-Web of Science), and PubMed and highly esteemed publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, Taylor and Francis, etc., were systematically retrieved and reviewed. A wide array of valuable groups of natural compounds, e.g., terpenoids, coumarins, alkaloids, lignans, flavonoids, and organic acids have been isolated and subsequently characterized in different organic extracts of a number of Haplophyllum species. In addition, some remarkable antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, cytotoxic, antileishmanial, and antialgal effects as well as promising remedial therapeutic properties have been well-documented for some species of the genus Haplophyllum.     

Plants of the Genus Zingiber: A Review of Their Ethnomedicine,Phytochemistry and Pharmacology

Plant of the genus Zingiber (Zingiberaceae) have primarily distributed in subtropical and tropical Asia, South America and Africa. The species of this genus have been widely used as food and in folk with a long history for treating various diseases. Reports related to the phytochemistry and phytochemistry of Zingiber species are numerous, but articles on the summary of the genus Zingiber remain scarce. This review aims at presenting comprehensive information about the genus Zingiber and providing a reference for the future application by systematically reviewing the literature from 1981 to 2020. Currently, a total of 447 phytochemical constituents have been isolated and identified from this genus, in which volatile oils, diarylheptanoids, gingerols, flavonoids and terpenoids are the major components. Gingerols, which are the main functional components, are the spicy and aromatic ingredients in the Zingiber species. Extracts and single compounds from Zingiber plants have been discovered to possess numerous biological functions, such as anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antimicrobial, larvicidal, antioxidant and hypoglycemic activities. This review provides new insights into the ethnomedicine, phytochemistry and pharmacology of the genus Zingiber and brings to the forefront key findings on the functional components of this genus in food and pharmaceutical industries.     

含1H-吡唑和咪唑的新型双杂环化合物的合成与生物活性

1-甲基-3-乙基4-取代-5-吡唑甲酰氯与含氮杂环反应,合成了8个新型结构的双杂环化合物。其结构经^1HNMR,IR,MS和元素分析表征。初步生物活性实验结果表明：在500μg．mL^-1,部分化合物对稻黑尾叶蝉的抑制活性达到53．57％。     

新型吡唑酰腙类化合物的合成及其生物活性

以取代肼和取代乙酰乙酸乙酯为起始原料,依次经闭环、氯酰化、氧化、酯化及取代反应制得1,3-取代-5-氯-4-吡唑甲酰肼（7a, 7d, 7g和7j); 7分别与取代呋喃或噻吩甲醛经加成反应合成了12个新型的吡唑酰腙类化合物(9a~9l),其结构经¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, IR和元素分析表征。初步的生物活性测试结果表明：在500 μg·mL^-1浓度下,部分化合物对烟草花叶病毒(TMV)具有一定的抑制活性,其中1-苯基-3-三氟甲基-5-氯-4-(2-噻吩)-腙基羰基吡唑(9k)的治疗活性、保护活性和钝化活性分别为63.6%, 85.7%和93.1%,与对照药宁南霉素(65.9%, 86.4%和97.8%)相当;在50 μg·mL^-1浓度下,部分化合物表现出一定的抑菌活性,其中1,3-二甲基-5-氯-4-(2-噻吩)-腙基羰基吡唑(9b)与1-甲基3-三氟甲基-5-氯-4-(2-噻吩)-腙基羰基吡唑(9e)对小麦赤霉病菌(Gibberella zeae)的抑制率分别为42.5%和46.8%。     

The Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Essential Oil from Korean Native Thyme Bak-Ri-Hyang (Thymus quinquecostatus Celak.)

Thymus quinquecostatus Celak. (Korean name: bak-ri-hyang) is an important medicinal and aromatic herb in Korea, which is named for the spread of its fragrance over a distance of approximately 40 km. In traditional Korean systems of medicine, T. quinquecostatus has been used to treat cancer, constipation, hepatic disease, arteriosclerosis, poor circulation in women, constipation, and menstrual irregularities. At present, T. quinquecostatus is used only for ornamental and ground cover purposes. A literature search was conducted to retrieve information regarding the essential oil composition and biological properties of T. quinquecostatus from PubMed, Science Direct, Wiley, Springer, Taylor and Francis, Wiley, and other literature databases. T. quinquecostatus can be divided into different chemotypes, such as γ-terpinene, thymol, phenol, carvacrol, and geraniol, according to the presence of major components in its essential oil. Further, the essential oil from T. quinquecostatus has been reported to possess various therapeutic properties such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sleep prolonging, soothing, skin protection and whitening, anti-aging, anti-obesity, and anti-acne properties. In conclusion, this review will be helpful for utilizing the T. quinquecostatus plant in different industries including food, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, perfumery, and cosmetics.     

Metabolomic Profiling and Antioxidant Activities of Breonadia salicina Using 1H-NMR and UPLC-QTOF-MS Analysis

Breonadia salicina (Vahl) Hepper and J.R.I. Wood is widely used in South Africa and some other African countries for treatment of various infectious diseases such as diarrhea, fevers, cancer, diabetes and malaria. However, little is known about the active constituents associated with the biological activities. This study is aimed at exploring the metabolomics profile and antioxidant constituents of B. salicina. The chemical profiles of the leaf, stem bark and root of B. salicina were comprehensively characterized using proton nuclear magnetic resonance (¹H-NMR) spectroscopy and ultra-performance liquid chromatography with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-QTOF-MS). The antioxidant activities of the crude extracts, fractions and pure compounds were determined using the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) free radical scavenging and reducing power assays. A total of 25 compounds were tentatively identified using the UPLC-QTOF-MS. Furthermore, the ¹H-NMR fingerprint revealed that the different parts of plant had differences and similarities among the different crude extracts and fractions. The crude extracts and fractions of the root, stem bark and leaf showed the presence of α-glucose, β-glucose, glucose and fructose. However, catechin was not found in the stem bark crude extracts but was found in the fractions of the stem bark. Lupeol was present only in the root crude extract and fractions of the stem bark. Furthermore, 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid was identified in the methanol leaf extract and its respective fractions, while the crude extracts and fractions from the root and dichloromethane leaf revealed the presence of hexadecane. Column chromatography and preparative thin-layer chromatography were used to isolate kaempferol 3-O-(2″-O-galloyl)-glucuronide, lupeol, d-galactopyranose, bodinioside Q, 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid, sucrose, hexadecane and palmitic acid. The crude methanol stem bark showed the highest antioxidant activity in the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) free radical scavenging activity with an IC₅₀ value of 41.7263 ± 7.6401 μg/mL, whereas the root crude extract had the highest reducing power activity with an IC_0.5 value of 0.1481 ± 0.1441 μg/mL. Furthermore, the ¹H-NMR and UPLC-QTOF-MS profiles showed the presence of hydroxycinnamic acids, polyphenols and flavonoids. According to a literature survey, these phytochemicals have been reported to display antioxidant activities. Therefore, the identified hydroxycinnamic acid (caffeic acid), polyphenol (ellagic acid) and flavonoids (catechin and (epi) gallocatechin) significantly contribute to the antioxidant activity of the different parts of plant of B. salicina. The results obtained in this study provides information about the phytochemistry and phytochemical compositions of Breonadia salicina, confirming that the species is promising in obtaining constituents with medicinal potential primarily antioxidant potential.     

Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activity of Plants of Genus Curculigo: An Updated Review Since 2013

The genus Curculigo, as a folk herbal medicine, has been used for many years in China, treating impotence, limb limpness, and arthritis of the lumbar and knee joints. The last systematic review of the genus Curculigo was written in 2013, scientifically categorizing the phytochemistry and biological activities. Hitherto, the original compounds and their pharmacological activities were presented as the development of this genus, but there is not an updated review. To conclude the progression of the genus Curculigo, we collected the new literature published from 2013 to 2021 in PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar databases, and the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure. The novel chlorophenolic glucosides, curculigine, phenolic glycosides, orcinosides and polysaccharides were isolated from Curculigo. The new analyzing methods were established to control the quality of Curculigo as a herbal medicine. In addition, the pharmacological effects of Curculigo focused on anti-diabetes, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, osteoporosis, antioxidation, etc. The antitumor and neuroprotective activities were newly explored in recent years. The application of herbal medicine was gradually developed in scientific methods. The medicinal value of the genus Curculigo needs to further investigate its pharmacological mechanisms. This new review offers more insights into the exploitation of the pharmacological value of the genus Curculigo.     

A Review: Halogenated Compounds from Marine Actinomycetes

Marine actinomycetes, Streptomyces species, produce a variety of halogenated compounds with diverse structures and a range of biological activities owing to their unique metabolic pathways. These halogenated compounds could be classified as polyketides, alkaloids (nitrogen-containing compounds) and terpenoids. Halogenated compounds from marine actinomycetes possess important biological properties such as antibacterial and anticancer activities. This review reports the sources, chemical structures and biological activities of 127 new halogenated compounds originated mainly from Streptomyces reported from 1992 to 2020.     

具有生理活性的含氧、氮、硫杂原子螺环化合物的研究进展

综述了近年来部分具有生理活性螺环化合物的研究进展, 重点介绍了这类化合物的结构特征、生理活性和部分化合物的合成方法. 展望了该类螺环化合物的应用前景.     

含硫代酰胺的新三唑类化合物的合成、结构表征及生物活性研究

由取代苯乙酮出发，经过多步反应，制得2-苯甲酰基-N-苯基-2-(1,2,4-三唑-1-基)硫代乙酰胺 (1) 和2-(4-氯苯甲酰基)-N-苯基-2-(1,2,4-三唑-1-基)硫代乙酰胺 (2), 通过元素分析、核磁共振氢谱、红外光谱和质谱进行表征。并利用单晶X射线衍射法测定化合物1。晶体属单斜晶系, P2₁/c空间群, a = 0.8806(2) nm, b = 1.2097(2) nm, c = 1.4809(3) nm, β=105.88˚, Z=4, V=1.5173(6) nm³, D_c=1.411 Mg/m³, μ=0.22 mm^-1, F(000)=672, R₁=0.040. 采用离体平皿法对它们的杀菌活性进行了比较，同时测定了它们的植物生长调节活性。测定结果表明化合物2对黄瓜子叶生根具有较强的促进作用，促进率达131％。     

Chamomile: A Review of Its Traditional Uses,Chemical Constituents,Pharmacological Activities and Quality Control Studies

Matricaria chamomilla L. (MC) and Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All. (CN) are two varieties of Chamomile. These herbs have been used for thousands of years in Greece, Rome and ancient Egypt. Chamomile has been used for the treatment of stomach problems, cramps, dermatitis, and minor infections. The purpose of this study was to introduce the botanical characteristics and geographical distribution, traditional uses, chemical constituents, pharmacological activities, toxicity studies and quality control studies, and lay a theoretical foundation for the rational development and utilization of chamomile. This review powered that chemical constituents include flavonoids, coumarins, volatile oils, terpenes, organic acids, polysaccharides, and others. These compounds possess anticancer, anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, antioxidant, hypolipidaemic, hypoglycaemic, antihypertensive, antidepressant, neuroprotective activities, among others. Chamomile is a widely used herb in traditional medicine. It brings great economic value due to its numerous pharmacological effects and traditional uses. However, more toxicity tests should be carried out to confirm its safety. There is need for further research to provide concrete scientific evidence and validate its medicinal properties.     

Comparison of Origanum Essential Oil Chemical Compounds and Their Antibacterial Activity against Cronobacter sakazakii

Origanum vulgare L. (oregano) is an aromatic plant with wide applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Cronobacter sakazakii, which has a high detection rate in powdered infant formula, adversely impacts susceptible individuals. Oregano essential oil (OEO) is a natural antibacterial agent that can be used to fight bacterial contamination. Here, OEO chemical compounds from eight oregano varieties were analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry and their antibacterial properties were assessed. The eight OEOs were clustered into two groups and were more diverse in group 2 than in group 1. Six compounds, including p-cymene, 3-thujene, γ-terpinene, thymol, carvacrol, and caryophyllene, were shared by eight OEOs. Among the eight oregano varieties, OEOs from O. vulgare sc2 had the strongest antibacterial activity against C. sakazaki, with the inhibition zone of 18.22mm. OEOs from O. vulgare jx, O. ‘Nvying’, O. vulgare ‘Ehuang’, and O. vulgare ssp. virens were also potent. Moreover, the antibacterial activity of OEOs was positively correlated with the relative content of thymol. As the main OEO antibacterial compound, thymol affected the normal growth and metabolism of C. sakazakii cells by destroying the bacterial membrane and decreasing the intracellular ATP concentration. Thus, in light of the antibacterial activity detected in the OEOs from the eight oregano varieties, this study provides a theoretical foundation for oregano cultivar management and development.     

含噻二唑的新型三氮唑化合物的合成、结构表征及生物活性研究

The two compounds 1-[1-（2＇,4＇-dichlorobenzoyl）-1-（3-phenylthiazoidin-2-ylidene）methyl]-1,2,4-triazole （3a） and 1-[1-（4＇-fluorobenzoyl）-1-（3-phenylthiazolidin-2-ylidene）methyl]-1,2,4-triazole （3b） were prepared by reaction of phenyl isothiocyanate, 1,2-dibromoethane with a-（1,2,4-triazol-1-yl）-substituted-acetylbenzene. Their structures were identified by means of elemental analysis, IR, and ^1H NMR spectra. The single crystal of compound 3b was also obtained. It crystallizes in triclinic system with space group P1 and a=0.9390（2） nm, b=0.9661（2） nm, c= 1.0929（2） nm, α=111.53（3）°, β= 100.46（3）°, γ= 102.08（3）°, Z=2, V=0.8647（3） nm^3, Dc= 1.407 g/cm^3,μ =0.213 mm^-1, F（000）=380, final R1=0.073. There is obvious potentially weak C-H…Y （Y=N, F, O） intermolecular interaction between the molecules in the crystal lattice, which stabilizes the crystal structure. The result of the biological test showed that the two compounds have certain fungicidal activities.     

樟脑基苯甲酰胺类化合物的合成及生物活性研究

以天然樟脑为原料,经中间体樟脑肟和樟脑胺,以及樟脑胺与取代苯甲酰氯的N-酰化反应,合成得到9个樟脑基苯甲酰胺类化合物(3a～3i)。初步探索了合成条件,并通过FT IR、1H NMR、13C NMR、ESIMS和元素分析等多种手段对目标产物进行结构表征。生物活性测试表明,在50mg/L浓度下,所合成的化合物对5种植物病原菌均有一定的抑制作用,其中化合物3c(R=2-Cl)和3i(R=4-F)对苹果轮纹病菌的抑制率分别达97.5%和96.4%,化合物3i对小麦赤霉病菌的抑制率为95.7%。在100mg/L浓度下,化合物对油菜的胚根生长均显示良好的抑制活性,其中化合物3b(R=4-Cl)的抑制率达97.4%。