A new caffeic acid tetramer from the Dracocephalum moldavica L.

A new caffeic acid tetramer compound, named (+) methyl rabdosiin (4), together with seven known caffeic acid multimers (1–3, 5–8) and one caffeic acid monomer (9), were isolated from the aerial parts of Dracocephalum moldavica L. The structures of these compounds were assigned on the basis of 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic and mass spectrometry analyses. The protective effects of compounds 2–4 against hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)-induced apoptosis were evaluated in primary cardiomyocytes of SD neonatal rats in vitro by the MTT method. Three compounds exhibited potent protective activities at 12.5 μg/mL.     

Airlanggins A-B,two new isoprenylated benzofuran-3-ones from the stem bark of Calophyllum soulattri

Two new isoprenylated benzofuran 3-ones, airlanggin A (1) and B (2) along with two known xanthones, ananixanthone (3) and trapezifolixanthone (4) were isolated from the stem bark of Calophyllum soulattri. Structures of all the compounds were elucidated using extensive spectroscopic methods, including UV, IR, HRESIMS, 1D and 2D NMR. Compounds 1–4 were evaluated for their cytotoxicity against P-388 cells, showing that compound 3 was the most active with IC₅₀ 0.68 μg/mL and compound 1 showed moderate activity with IC₅₀ 5.80 μg/mL.     

A new fatty acid ester from Nigella sativa var. hispidula Boiss showing potent anti-protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B activity

A new fatty acid ester (1) and seven known phenolic compounds, i.e. salfredin B₁₁ (2), nigephenol C (3), nigephenol B (4), acetovanillion (5), p-hydroxybenzoic acid (6), p-hydroxy-acetophenone (7) and p-hydroxybenzaldehyde (8), were isolated from the seeds of Nigella sativa var. hispidula. Among them, compounds 5, 7 and 8 were isolated from Nigella for the first time. Their structures were elucidated with HR-ESI-MS, 1D and 2D NMR spectra. Evaluation of the isolated compounds on protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP1B) assay indicated that although compounds 2–8 show no promising anti-PTP1B activities, compound 1 possess anti-PTP1B activity with an IC₅₀ value of 7.38 ± 0.14 μM in vitro.     

New compound from Euphorbia alatavica Boiss

One new compound alatavinol (1), together with five known compounds, kaempferol (2), quercetin (3), laricircsinol (4), secoisolariciresinol (5) and loliolide (6) were isolated from the whole plant of Euphorbia alatavica Boiss. Those compounds were isolated and purified by various column chromatographic methods and their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic (1D, 2D NMR, and HR-MS) chemical analyses. All compounds were isolated for the first time from E. alatavica Boiss, and biochemical pathway of the new compound has been hypothesized. Furthermore, these compounds were evaluated for antioxidant properties based on the DPPH radical scavenging activities. Results showed that IC₅₀ values of compounds 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 were 25.69, 1.88, 2.87, 11.55 and 17.81 μg/mL, respectively, as compared to the control ascorbic acid (5.34 μg/mL).     

Two new phenolic compounds from the leaves of Alnus sibirica Fisch. ex Turcz.

Two new phenolic compounds, 4-O-glucopyranosyl-5-O-caffeoylshikimic acid (1) and 2,3-digalloyl oregonin (2), were isolated along with eight known phenolic compounds (3–10) from an 80% acetone extract of Alnus sibirica leaves. The chemical structures of these compounds were elucidated using 1D/2D nuclear magnetic resonance and high resolution-MS. The anti-oxidative activities of these compounds were determined by assaying their 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical and nitroblue tetrazolium superoxide anion scavenging activity. All of the isolated phenolic compounds (1–10) exhibited potent anti-oxidative activities. In particular, 2 and 4, which are diarylheptanoids, and 10 which is ellagitannin exhibited excellent anti-oxidative activities with almost the same potency as that of the positive controls L-ascorbic acid and allopurinol.     

A new flavane acid from the fruits of Illicium verum

A new compound, illiciumflavane acid (1), along with 13 known compounds (2–14), were isolated from the fruits of Illicium verum Hook. F. Their structures were elucidated through various spectroscopic methods, including 1D NMR (¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR), 2D NMR (HMQC, HMBC and NOESY) and HRMS. The stereochemistry at the chiral centres was determined using CD spectrum as well as analyses of coupling constants and optical rotation data. Cytotoxicity evaluation of four compounds showed that illiciumflavane acid and (E)-1,2-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)ethene exhibited potential against A549 activities with IC₅₀ values of 4.63 μM and 9.17 μM, respectively.     

A new naphtho-<Emphasis Type="Italic">γ</Emphasis>-pyrone from mangrove endophytic fungus ZSU-H26

A new naphtho-γ-pyrone, 5-hydroxy-6,8-dimethoxy-2-benzyl-4H-naphtho[2,3-b]-pyran-4-one (1), together with three known compounds 5,7-dihydroxy-2-methylbenzopyran-4-one (2), 3,5-dihydroxy-2,7dimethylbenzopyran-4-one (3) and cyclo(Tyr-Tyr) (4) were isolated from the mangrove endophytic fungus Phomopsis sp. ZSU-H26 obtained from the South China Sea. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods, mainly 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic techniques. Primary bioassays showed that 1 exhibited cytotoxicity against HEp-2 and HepG2 cells with IC₅₀ values of 10 and 8 μg/mL, respectively.     

基于2-巯基苯甲酸及其原位氧化配体的两种金属配位聚合物的合成、结构及发光性质

由水热法得到2个新颖配位聚合物[Cd(2-mba)(bimb)]_n(1)和[Pb(2-sb)]_n(2)(H₂(2-mba)=2-巯基苯甲酸, bimb=4,4-双(1-咪唑基)联苯,sb^2-=2-亚磺基苯甲酸酯) 通过元素分析、红外光谱、X射线粉末衍射和单晶衍射对其进行了表征。配合物1为二维网状结构,由一维的[Cd(2-mba)]_n链与bimb连接形成。在配合物2中配体2-巯基苯甲酸在溶剂热的条件下通过原位反应被氧化成2-亚磺基苯甲酸酯,其结构为一种由配体2-亚磺基苯甲酸酯中的羧基与亚磺基桥联金属铅离子形成的二维(4,4)连接的层状结构。此外,2个配合物展示了良好的热稳定性和光致发光性能。     

Oligoamide,a new lactam from the leaves of Angylocalyx oligophyllus

A new lactam, oligoamide (1), along with three known compounds (2–4), stigmasterol-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (2), formononetin (3) and (-)-pinitol (4) were isolated from the CH₂Cl₂/CH₃OH (1:1) extract of the leaves of Angylocalyx oligophyllus by chromatographic separation. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analysis (UV, IR, MS, 1D, and 2D NMR). Compound 1 was found to have weak antioxidant and urease inhibitory potential.     

Cytotoxicity of new secondary metabolites,fatty acids and tocols composition of seeds of Ducrosia anethifolia (DC.) Boiss

Two new monoterpene Ducrosin A (1) and sesquiterpene Ducrosin B (2) were isolated along with three known compounds, stigmasterol (3) and two furanocoumarins (4 and 5), from the dichloromethane extract of the seeds of Ducrosia anethifolia (DC.) Boiss. Their structures were determined using extensive 1D and 2D NMR, (ES)-HRMS and IR spectroscopic analyses and by comparison with literature data. Gas chromatography analysis of the fatty acids (FAs) of D. anethifolia seed oils (DAOs) showed high percentages of elaidic acid (C18:1 Δ9t) 65% and oleic acid (C18:1 Δ9c) 15%. The total tocopherol (tocols) content in DAOs was found to be 164 mg/100 g. The cytotoxic effect of the isolates was also evaluated using the MTT assay against the HCT-116 and SKOV-3 cell lines. The results showed that compound 2 was the most cytotoxic agent followed by compounds 1 and 4, which has an epoxide moiety that most likely contributes to its activity.     

基于刚性四面体含硅配体构筑的两个钴配位聚合物及其结构多样性

基于四齿刚性羧酸配体H₄L(H₄L=4,4',4",4"'-silanetetrayltetrabenzoic acid)在水热条件下合成了2个微孔配位聚合物,分别是[CoL][NH₂(CH₃)₂]₂·2.25H₂O(1)和[Co₃L₂]H₃O]₂·4DMA(2)(DMA=N,N-二甲基乙酰胺)。晶体结构分析表明这2个化合物均属于正交晶系,晶体1的空间群是Pbca,晶胞参数是a=2.2702(2)nm,b=1.4565(7)nm,c=2.8264(7)nm,晶体2的空间群是Pnna,晶胞参数是a=2.6982(3)nm,b=2.1882(2)nm,c=1.3821(9)nm。化合物1是由四面体型的单核钴和4-连接的配体构成的sra拓扑的三维结构。化合物2是由三核钴{Co₃(COO)₈}和4-连接的四面体型配体构成的、带有一维孔道的双节点(4,8)-连接的alb三维网络结构。讨论了由H₄L构成的配位聚合物的结构多样性。     

Two new eremophilenolides from the roots of Ligulariopsis shichuana and their anti-phytopathogenic fungal and antifeedant activities

Two new eremophilenolides, ligushicins A (1) and B (2), and two known compounds including β-sitosterol and ursolic acid were isolated from Ligulariopsis shichuana. The structures of new compounds were established on the basis of 1D and 2D NMR data and HRESIMS data interpretation. The absolute configuration of new compounds was assigned by ECD spectroscopy, and that of ligushicins A (1) was confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis. The antifungal and antifeedant activities of new compounds were evaluated against four plant pathogenic fungi and third-instar larvae of Plutella xylostella, respectively. Ligushicins A (1) and B (2) exhibited potent antifungal activity against Botrytis cinerea and Fusarium oxysporum with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values ranging from 50 to 100 mg/L, while they also exhibited weak antifeedant activities.     

New pimarane diterpenes and other antimycobacterial metabolites from Anisochilus verticillatus

Phytochemical investigation of the acetone extract of the aerial parts of Anisochilus verticillatus afforded a new 8,9-secopimarane diterpene (1), two new isopimarane diterpenes (2, 3) and the known ursolic acid (4), α-amyrin (5), β-amyrin (6), stigmast-5-en-3-one (7) and hydroxychavicol (8). Structures of the new compounds were elucidated with the help of 1D and 2D nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic data, and single crystal X-ray crystallography of compound 3. Compounds 2 and 8 inhibited Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Ra with an IC₅₀ of 11.3 (IC₉₀ of 20.0 μg/mL) and 12.5 μg/mL, respectively. Correspondingly, molecular docking studies with Extra Precision Glide revealed a correlation between score and biological activity for these compounds to describe the molecular basis for the most significant SAR results.     

A new antifungal and antiprotozoal bibenzyl derivative from Gavilea lutea

A new bibenzyl derivative (4), together with two glycosylated flavonoids (1 and 2), batatasin III (3) and the phenanthrene isohircinol (5) were isolated from the aerial parts of Gavilea lutea. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic studies including 1D and 2D NMR, UV, IR and HRESIMS. All isolated compounds were evaluated for their antifungal activity towards Candida albicans. The new compound 4 showed inhibitory activity with a MIQ of 50 μg. In addition, compound 4 exhibited a selective activity (IC₅₀ = 2.3 μg/mL) against Leishmania donovani.     

New chalcanonol glycoside from the seeds of saw palmetto: antiproliferative and antioxidant effects

A new chalcanonol glycoside dimer, bis-O-[(I-4′) → (II-6′)]-α-hydroxyphloretin-2′-O-β-glucoside (1), in addition to six known compounds, namely ( ? )-epicatechin (2) and ( ? )-epiafzelechin (3), 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (4), protocatechuic acid (5), methylgallate (6), β-sitosterol (7) and β-sitosterol-3-O-glucoside (8), was isolated from the seeds of saw palmetto. The structures of the isolated compounds were established from the analysis of their MS and 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic data. The antiproliferative activities of the isolated compounds towards PC3, the human prostate cancer cells were investigated. Amongst the isolated compounds, the new compound and the sterolic derivatives showed antiproliferative effects. Screening of the antioxidant effects of the isolated compounds by 2,2′-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid radical assay revealed that the isolated phenolics were active free radical scavengers.     

基于三羧酸构筑的两个金属-有机骨架(MOFs):合成,晶体结构和性质(英文)

以1,3-二(4′-羧基苯氧基)苯甲酸(H3L)为配体与金属盐反应,在水热条件下成功合成了2个金属-有机骨架(MOFs),分别为[Cd2(CH3COO)(L)(H2O)2]n(1)和[Na(H2L)]n(2)。由于H3L配体配位模式的不同,配合物表现出不同的网络结构。单晶结构分析表明,配合物1属于三斜晶系,P1空间群,配合物2属于单斜晶系,C2/c空间群。配合物1中Cd2+离子的次级构筑单元经由L3-连接形成三维网络结构。配合物2是一个5-连接的拓扑网络结构,其拓扑符号为(46·64)。此外,还对配合物1的荧光性能进行了分析。     

基于三羧酸构筑的两个金属-有机骨架(MOFs):合成,晶体结构和性

以1,3-二(4'-羧基苯氧基)苯甲酸(H₃L)为配体与金属盐反应,在水热条件下成功合成了2个金属-有机骨架(MOFs),分别为[Cd₂(CH₃COO)(L)(H₂O)₂]_n (1)和[Na(H₂L)]_n (2).由于H₃L配体配位模式的不同,配合物表现出不同的网络结构.单晶结构分析表明,配合物1属于三斜晶系,P1 空间群,配合物2属于单斜晶系,C2/c空间群.配合物1中Cd₂₊离子的次级构筑单元经由L^3-连接形成三维网络结构.配合物2是一个5-连接的拓扑网络结构,其拓扑符号为(4⁶·6⁴).此外,还对配合物1的荧光性能进行了分析.     

两个基于4,4'-二(1-咪唑基)苯硫醚的钴(Ⅱ)配合物的合成、晶体结构及性质

以4,4'-二(1-咪唑基)苯硫醚(BIDPT),4,4'-联苯醚二甲酸(H₂oba),对苯二甲酸(p-H₂bdc)和Co(NO₃)₂·6H₂O为原料,用溶剂热法合成了2个配位聚合物{[Co(BIDPT)(oba)(H₂O)₂]}_n (1)和{[Co(BIDPT)( p-bdc)]·H₂O}_n (2),利用X射线单晶衍射、红外、元素分析、热重分析和X射线粉末衍射对其进行了表征。结果表明,配位聚合物1为单斜晶系,P2/c空间群,配位聚合物2为三斜晶系,P1 空间群。配位聚合物1和2为二维层状结构,二维结构通过分子间氢键形成了三维网络结构。研究了室温下它们的光学性质。     

Ascomycotin A,a new citromycetin analogue produced by Ascomycota sp. Ind19F07 isolated from deep sea sediment

A new citromycetin analogue, ascomycotin A (1), together with eight known compounds, wortmannilactone E (2), orcinol (3), orsellinic acid (4), isosclerone (5), (3R,4S)-( ? )-4-hydroxymellein (6), diorcinol (7), chaetocyclinone B (8) and 2,5-dimethoxy-3,6-di(p-methoxypheny1)-1,4-benzoquinone (9), was isolated from the fungal strain Ascomycota sp. Ind19F07, which was isolated from the deep sea sediment of the Indian Ocean. The structures of the compounds were established by spectroscopic data including 1D and 2D NMR and HR-ESI-MS. Compounds (1–9) were evaluated for antibacterial activity.     

A new fatty acid ester from an edible mushroom Rhizopogon luteolus

Phytochemical investigation of the Rhizopogon luteolus Fr. led to the isolation of one new fatty acid ester, 3-hydroxy-2,4-dimethylheptacosyl acetate (1) together with two known compounds tetracosanoic acid (2) and ergosterol (3). 1D and 2D NMR, and MS techniques were used for structural elucidation. Phenolic and fatty acid compositions were identified using HPLC–DAD and GC–MSD, respectively. Fumaric acid was the major phenolic acid, whereas linoleic, stearic and oleic acids were the most abundant fatty acids. Antioxidant and anticholinesterase activities of the extracts and compounds (1–3) were tested spectrophotometrically. Among the extracts, hexane extract showed the highest activity in all tests, particularly in β-carotene-linoleic acid assay (IC₅₀: 16.65 ± 1.12 μg/mL). Furthermore, compound 3 exhibited higher antioxidant and anticholinesterase activities. The study indicates that R. luteolus can be used in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.