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Hussain MK, Khatoon S, Khan MF, Akhtar MS, Ahamad S, Saquib M. Coumarins as versatile therapeutic phytomolecules: A systematic review. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 134:155972. [PMID: 39265442 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Coumarins, abundantly distributed in a plethora of biologically active compounds, serve as a fundamental motif in numerous natural products, drugs, and therapeutic leads. Despite their small size, they exhibit a diverse range of biological activities, intriguing researchers with their immense pharmacological potential. PURPOSE This study consolidates the evidence regarding the essential role of coumarins in modern drug discovery, exploring their broad-spectrum pharmaceutical effects, structural versatility, and mechanisms of action across various domains. METHODS For literature search, we utilized PubMed, Google scholar, and SciFinder databases. Keyword and keyword combinations such as "coumarins", "natural coumarins", "specific natural coumarins for particular diseases", and "therapeutic effects" were employed to retrieve relevant studies. The search encompassed articles published between 2005 and 2023. Selection criteria included studies reporting on the pharmacological activities of natural coumarins against various diseases. RESULTS The results highlight the therapeutic potential of natural coumarins against various diseases, demonstrating anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. They also act as monoamine oxidase inhibitors and phosphodiesterase inhibitors, and as anti-thrombotic, anti-diabetic, and hepatoprotective agents. They also show efficacy against diabetic nephropathy, neurodegenerative diseases, microbial infections and many other diseases. CONCLUSION This review underscores the significant role of natural coumarins in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. Their diverse biological activities and structural versatility make them promising therapeutic agents. This study serves as a catalyst for further research in the field, aiming to address emerging challenges and opportunities in drug development.
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- Mohd Kamil Hussain
- Department of Chemistry, Govt. Raza P.G. College, Rampur 244901, M.J.P Rohil Khand University, Bareilly, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Era's Lucknow Medical College, Era University, Lucknow 226003, India
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- Department of Botany, Gandhi Faiz-e-Aam College, Shahjahanpur 242001, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj (Allahabad) 211002, India; Department of Chemistry, G. R. P. B. Degree College, P. R. S. University, Prayagraj (Allahabad) 211010, India.
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Karimi MR, Jariani P, Yang JL, Naghavi MR. A comprehensive review of the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying gum and resin synthesis in Ferula species. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:132168. [PMID: 38729496 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Ferula spp. are plants that produce oleo-gum-resins (OGRs), which are plant exudates with various colors. These OGRs have various industrial applications in pharmacology, perfumery, and food. The main constituents of these OGRs are terpenoids, a diverse group of organic compounds with different structures and functions. The biosynthesis of OGRs in Ferula spp., particularly galbanum, holds considerable economic and ecological importance. However, the molecular and genetic underpinnings of this biosynthetic pathway remain largely enigmatic. This review provides an overview of the current state of knowledge on the biosynthesis of OGRs in Ferula spp., highlighting the major enzymes, genes, and pathways involved in the synthesis of different terpenoid classes, such as monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and triterpenes. It also examines the potential of using omics techniques, such as transcriptomics and metabolomics, and genome editing tools, such as CRISPR/Cas, to increase the yield and quality of Ferula OGRs, as well as to create novel bioactive compounds with enhanced properties. Moreover, this review addresses the current challenges and opportunities of applying gene editing in Ferula spp., and suggests some directions for future research and development.
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- Mohammad Reza Karimi
- Division of Biotechnology, Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, College of Agricultural and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Division of Biotechnology, Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, College of Agricultural and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Biotechnology, Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, College of Agricultural and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran.
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Kang X, Wu L, Zhao C, Zhang C, Wang Q. A new sesquiterpene coumarins from Ferula bungeana Kitagawa. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-5. [PMID: 38520263 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2332490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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A new sesquiterpene coumarin, bungeanin A (1), together with four known sesquiterpene coumarins, were isolated from the whole plants of Ferula bungeana Kitagawa. The structure of bungeanin A was elucidated by analysis of its spectroscopic data, including UV, IR, HR-ESI-MS, and extensive 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy.
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- Xiurong Kang
- College of Traditional Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Mindu University, Tongliao, China
- Tongliao Vocational College, Tongliao, China
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- College of Traditional Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Mindu University, Tongliao, China
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- College of Traditional Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Mindu University, Tongliao, China
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- College of Traditional Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Mindu University, Tongliao, China
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- College of Traditional Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Mindu University, Tongliao, China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Mongolian Medicine Research and Development, Tongliao, China
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Wang J, Zheng Q, Wang H, Shi L, Wang G, Zhao Y, Fan C, Si J. Sesquiterpenes and Sesquiterpene Derivatives from Ferula: Their Chemical Structures, Biosynthetic Pathways, and Biological Properties. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 13:7. [PMID: 38275627 PMCID: PMC10812793 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13010007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Ferula is a genus of flowering plants known for its edible and medicinal properties. Since ancient times, many species of Ferula have been used in traditional medicine to treat various health issues across countries, such as digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and even as a remedy for headaches and toothaches. In addition, they are also used as a flavoring agent in various cuisines. As the main active ingredients in Ferula, sesquiterpenes and their derivatives, especially sesquiterpene coumarins, sesquiterpene phenylpropanoids, and sesquiterpene chromones, have attracted the attention of scientists due to the diversity of their chemical structures, as well as their extensive and promising biological properties, such as antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties. However, there has not been a comprehensive review of sesquiterpenes and their derivatives from this plant. This review aims to provide an overview of the chemical structures, biosynthetic pathways, and biological properties of sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpene derivatives from Ferula, which may help guide future research directions and possible application methods for this valuable edible and medicinal plant.
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- Junchi Wang
- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China; (J.W.); (Q.Z.); (H.W.)
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China; (J.W.); (Q.Z.); (H.W.)
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China; (J.W.); (Q.Z.); (H.W.)
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- Xinjiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethnodrug, Urumqi 830002, China; (L.S.); (G.W.); (Y.Z.)
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- Xinjiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethnodrug, Urumqi 830002, China; (L.S.); (G.W.); (Y.Z.)
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- Xinjiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethnodrug, Urumqi 830002, China; (L.S.); (G.W.); (Y.Z.)
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- Xinjiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethnodrug, Urumqi 830002, China; (L.S.); (G.W.); (Y.Z.)
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China; (J.W.); (Q.Z.); (H.W.)
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Wang JL, Sang CY, Wang J, Li PL, Chai T, Naghavi MR, Zhao YM, Yang JL. Sesquiterpene coumarins from Ferula sinkiangensis and their anti-pancreatic cancer effects. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2023; 214:113824. [PMID: 37597719 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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Eight previously unreported sesquiterpene coumarins, namely (+)- and (-)-ferulasinkian A (1), (-)-fukanefuromarin M (2), (±)-ferulasinkian C (3), (±)-ferulasinkian D (4), ferulasinkian E (5), ferulasinkian F (7), and ferulasinkian G (8), together with two known compounds, (+)-fukanefuromarin M (2) and 7-hydroxyferprenin (6), have been isolated from the roots of Ferula sinkiangensis (Umbelliferae). The structures of all compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis, along with ECD calculations and optical rotation calculations. Compounds 1-6 are dimers consisting of a chain sesquiterpene and a coumarin with an oxygen-containing six-membered ring connected from coumarin C-3 and C-4. Currently, there are only seven such structures reported in the genus Ferula, and their absolute configurations have not yet been determined. Compounds 7-8 are sesquiterpene coumarin derivatives with a chain sesquiterpene connected with coumarin C-4. In the present study, the chiral separation of compounds (±)-1 and (±)-2 was successfully carried out, and the absolute configurations of compounds (±)-1, (±)-2, 5, 7 and 8 were determined. The isolates were evaluated for their cytotoxic activity against human pancreatic cancer cell lines including CFPAC-1, PANC-1, CAPAN-2 and SW 1990. Compounds (+)-1, (-)-1 and 7 exhibited potent cytotoxicity against pancreatic cancer cells with IC50 values ranging from 4.57 ± 0.94 to 14.01 ± 1.03 μM. Furthermore, the primary mechanistic study of (-)-1 demonstrated that it could induce apoptosis in CFPAC-1 cells.
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- Jia-Lin Wang
- College of Chemical Engineering, Experimental Teaching Department, Northwest Minzu University, Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Composite Materials of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Gansu Provincial Biomass Function Composites Engineering Research Center, Key Laboratory for Utility of Environment-Friendly Composite Materials and Biomass in University of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing, Yantai 264006, China; Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai 264010, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Experimental Teaching Department, Northwest Minzu University, Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Composite Materials of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Gansu Provincial Biomass Function Composites Engineering Research Center, Key Laboratory for Utility of Environment-Friendly Composite Materials and Biomass in University of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730030, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China.
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Yi X, Li Z, Zheng Q, Sang R, Li H, Gao G, Qin Q, Zhu N. Three new tetrahydrobenzofuran derivatives from Ferula sinkiangensis K.M.Shen and their cytotoxic activities. Nat Prod Res 2023; 37:3369-3373. [PMID: 35546105 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2075361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Phytochemical investigation the resins of Ferula sinkiangensis K.M.Shen yielded three new tetrahydrobenzofuran derivatives named as Sinkiangensis A-C (1-3). The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by analysis of their NMR, HRMS, and ECD spectra, and the absolute configurations were established through the comparison of experimental and calculated ECD spectra. Compound 3 exhibited moderate antitumor activities against AGS cancer cell with IC50 values of 15.6 µM. Moreover, assays demonstrated that compound 3 could induce AGS cancer cell apoptosis.
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- Xianguo Yi
- Pharmacetical Engineering, Xinyang Agricultural and Forestry University, Xinyang, Henan Province, China
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- Pharmacetical Engineering, Xinyang Agricultural and Forestry University, Xinyang, Henan Province, China
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- Pharmacetical Engineering, Xinyang Agricultural and Forestry University, Xinyang, Henan Province, China
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- Pharmacetical Engineering, Xinyang Agricultural and Forestry University, Xinyang, Henan Province, China
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- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Research Institute, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Pharmacetical Engineering, Xinyang Agricultural and Forestry University, Xinyang, Henan Province, China
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- Pharmacetical Engineering, Xinyang Agricultural and Forestry University, Xinyang, Henan Province, China
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- Pharmacetical Engineering, Xinyang Agricultural and Forestry University, Xinyang, Henan Province, China
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Bahetjan Y, Muhaxi M, Pang K, Kizaibek M, Tang H, Sefidkon F, Yang X. Chemistry, Bioactivity, and Prediction of the Quality Marker (Q-Marker) of Ferula Plants in China: A Review. Molecules 2023; 28:5191. [PMID: 37446853 PMCID: PMC10343754 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28135191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The genus of Ferula belongs to the family Apiaceae, and many Ferula plants are used as traditional Chinese medicines. Ferula plants were initially identified as early as the "Newly Revised Materia Medica" written in the Tang Dynasty (AD 659), and several of them are also recognized as the traditional medicines of the Uygur, Kazakh, and Mongolian. Ferula plants are distributed in China, Russia, India, Africa, Central Asia, and other places. Currently, the chemical components derived from Ferula plants are mainly coumarins, sesquiterpenes, and volatile oils. Ferula plants can exhibit diverse pharmacological activities such as anti-allergy, analgesia, relieving cough, anticoagulation, and anti-tumor. Therefore, this article summarized the domestic research conducted on the genus Ferula, appropriately combines the research status of the foreign genus Ferula, and describes the chemical composition, biological activity, toxicity issues, and Q-marker prediction. In addition, all the related studies about the genus Ferula are summarized by analyzing the various databases such as CNKI, Wanfang data, PubChem and SciFinder.
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- Yerlan Bahetjan
- International Cooperation Base for Active Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, 182 Min-Zu Road, Wuhan 430074, China
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- College of Biological and Geographical Sciences, Yili Normal University, Yining 835000, China
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- College of Biological and Geographical Sciences, Yili Normal University, Yining 835000, China
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- Traditional Kazakh Medicine Research Institute of Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Yining 835000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Phytomedicine Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Pharmacy School, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
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- Research Division of Medicinal Plants, Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran P.O. Box 13185-116, Iran
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- International Cooperation Base for Active Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, 182 Min-Zu Road, Wuhan 430074, China
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Wang J, Huo X, Wang H, Dong A, Zheng Q, Si J. Undescribed sesquiterpene coumarins from the aerial parts of Ferula sinkiangensis and their anti-inflammatory activities in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2023; 210:113664. [PMID: 36990193 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Eight undescribed sesquiterpene coumarins (1-8) and twenty known ones (9-28), were isolated from the aerial parts of Ferula sinkiangensis K. M. Shen. Their structures were elucidated based on the comprehensive analysis of UV, IR, HRESIMS, 1D, and 2D NMR data. The absolute configuration of 1 was determined by single crystal X-Ray diffraction, while the absolute configurations of 2-8 were determined by comparisons of experimental and calculated electrostatic circular dichroism spectra. Compound 2 is the first hydroperoxy sesquiterpene coumarin from the genus Ferula, while compound 8 has an unusual 5',8'-peroxo bridge. Griess reaction results indicated compound 18 significantly decreased nitric oxide production of the lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages with an IC50 value of 2.3 μM, and ELISA results revealed that compound 18 effectively inhibited tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6 expressions.
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- Junchi Wang
- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, PR China.
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Eruçar FM, Kuran FK, Altıparmak Ülbegi G, Özbey S, Karavuş ŞN, Arcan GG, Yazıcı Tütüniş S, Tan N, Aksoy Sağırlı P, Miski M. Sesquiterpene Coumarin Ethers with Selective Cytotoxic Activities from the Roots of Ferula huber-morathii Peşmen (Apiaceae) and Unequivocal Determination of the Absolute Stereochemistry of Samarcandin. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:792. [PMID: 37375740 DOI: 10.3390/ph16060792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Ancient physicians frequently used the resin of Ferula species to treat cancer. Today, some folkloric recipes used for cancer treatment also contain the resin of Ferula species. The dichloromethane extract of the roots of Ferula huber-morathii exhibited cytotoxic activities against COLO 205 (colon), K-562 (lymphoblast), and MCF-7 (breast) cancer cell lines (IC50 = 52 µg/mL, 72 µg/mL, and 20 µg/mL, respectively). Fifteen sesquiterpene coumarin ethers with cytotoxic activity were isolated from the dichloromethane extract of the roots of F. huber-morathii using bioactivity-directed isolation studies. Extensive spectroscopic analyses and chemical transformations have elucidated the structures of these sesquiterpene coumarin ethers as conferone (1), conferol (2), feselol (3), badrakemone (4), mogoltadone (5), farnesiferol A (6), farnesiferol A acetate (7), gummosin (8), ferukrin (9), ferukrin acetate (10), deacetylkellerin (11), kellerin (12), samarcandone (13), samarcandin (14), and samarcandin acetate (15). The absolute configuration of samarcandin (14) was unequivocally determined by the X-ray crystallographic analysis of the semi-synthetic (R)-MTPA ester of samarcandin (24). Conferol (2) and mogoltadone (5) were found to be the most potent cytotoxic compounds against all three cancer cell lines; furthermore, these compounds exhibit low cytotoxic activity against the non-cancerous human umbilical vein epithelial cells (HUVEC) cell line. Investigation of the biological activity mechanisms of mogoltadone (5) revealed that while suppressing the levels of Bcl-XL and procaspase-3 in the COLO 205 cancer cell line, it did not have a significant effect on the Bcl-XL, caspase-3, and β-catenin protein levels of the HUVEC cell line, which may explain the cytotoxic selectivity of mogoltadone (5) on cancer cell lines.
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- Fatma Memnune Eruçar
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, İstanbul University, 34116 İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, İstanbul University, 34116 İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Engineering Physics, Faculty of Engineering, Hacettepe University, 06800 Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, İstanbul Medipol University, 34810 İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, İstanbul University, 34116 İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, İstanbul University, 34116 İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, İstanbul University, 34116 İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, İstanbul University, 34116 İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, İstanbul University, 34116 İstanbul, Türkiye
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Khayat MT, Alharbi M, Ghazawi KF, Mohamed GA, Ibrahim SRM. Ferula sinkiangensis (Chou-AWei, Chinese Ferula): Traditional Uses, Phytoconstituents, Biosynthesis, and Pharmacological Activities. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:902. [PMID: 36840251 PMCID: PMC9958602 DOI: 10.3390/plants12040902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Ferula is the third largest genus of the Apiaceae family, its species are utilized as a remedy for diverse ailments all over the world. F. sinkiangensis K. M. Shen (Chou-AWei, Chinese Ferula) is mainly found in Xin-jiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. Traditionally, it is utilized for treating various illnesses such as digestive disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, wound infection, baldness, bronchitis, ovarian cysts, intestinal worms, diarrhea, malaria, abdominal mass, cold, measles, and bronchitis. It can produce different classes of metabolites such as sesquiterpene coumarins, steroidal esters, lignans, phenylpropanoids, sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, coumarins, organic acid glycosides, and sulfur-containing compounds with prominent bioactivities. The objective of this work is to point out the reported data on F. sinkiangensis, including traditional uses, phytoconstituents, biosynthesis, and bioactivities. In the current work, 194 metabolites were reported from F. sinkiangensis in the period from 1987 to the end of 2022. Nevertheless, future work should be directed to conduct in vivo, mechanistic, and clinical assessments of this plant`s metabolites to confirm its safe usage.
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- Maan T. Khayat
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24382, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Natural Products and Alternative Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Preparatory Year Program, Department of Chemistry, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut 71526, Egypt
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Bao XH, Li YP, Li Q, Cheng YX, Jiao YB, Zhang HX, Yan YM. Racemic norneolignans from the resin of Ferula sinkiangensis and their COX-2 inhibitory activity. Fitoterapia 2023; 164:105341. [PMID: 36309142 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2022.105341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Five new norneolignans sinkianlignans G-K (1-5), one phenolic compound ferulagenol A (6) and seven known compounds (7-13) were isolated from Ferula sinkiangensis. All the norneolignans were racemic mixtures, and chiral HPLC was used to further separate them. Their structures were assigned, including absolute configurations, using spectroscopic and computational methods. Biological evaluation showed that compounds 1-9 had significant COX-2 inhibitory activity with IC50 values ranging from 3.00 μM to 23.19 μM.
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- Xing-Hui Bao
- Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China.
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- Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China.
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Wang JL, Zhao YM, Qiang Y. Chemical constituents from Ferula sinkiangensis and their chemotaxonomic significance. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2022.104519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Li Q, Li JJ, Bao XH, Zhang SY, Luo Q, Li KM, Jiao YB, Cheng YX, Yan YM. Unusual sesquilignans with anti-inflammatory activities from the resin of Ferula sinkiangensis. Bioorg Chem 2022; 127:105986. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2022.105986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Li YS, Yang BC, Zheng SM, Cheng YX, Cui HH. Racemic Norlignans as Diastereoisomers from Ferula sinkiangensis Resins with Antitumor and Wound-Healing Promotion Activities. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27123907. [PMID: 35745028 PMCID: PMC9228879 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27123907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ferulasinkins A–D (1–4), four new norlignans, were isolated from the resins of Ferula sinkiangensis, a medicinal plant of the Apiaceae family. All of them were obtained as racemic mixtures, chiral HPLC was used to produce their (+)- and (−)-antipodes. The structures of these new compounds, including their absolute configurations, were elucidated by spectroscopic and computational methods. This isolation provides new insight into the chemical profiling of F. sinkiangensis resins beyond the well-investigated structure types such as sesquiterpene coumarins and disulfides. Compounds 2a and 3a were found to significantly inhibit the invasion and migration of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cell lines via CCK-8 assay. On the other hand, the wound-healing assay also demonstrated that compounds 4a and 4b could promote the proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Notably, the promoting effects of 4a and 4b were observed as more significant versus a positive control using basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF).
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- Ying-Shi Li
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China;
- Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; (B.-C.Y.); (S.-M.Z.)
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- Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; (B.-C.Y.); (S.-M.Z.)
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- Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; (B.-C.Y.); (S.-M.Z.)
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- Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; (B.-C.Y.); (S.-M.Z.)
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Functional Substances in Medicinal Edible Resources and Healthcare Products, School of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou 521041, China
- Correspondence: (Y.-X.C.); (H.-H.C.)
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China;
- Correspondence: (Y.-X.C.); (H.-H.C.)
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Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antidiabetic Activities of Bioactive Compounds from the Fruits of Livistona chinensis Based on Network Pharmacology Prediction. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:7807046. [PMID: 34707780 PMCID: PMC8545574 DOI: 10.1155/2021/7807046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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In this study, a chemical investigation on the fruits of Livistona chinensis (FLC) led to the isolation and identification of 45 polyphenols and 5 alkaloids, including two new compounds (Livischinol (1) and Livischinine A (46)), an undescribed compound (47) and 47 known compounds. FLC was predicted with novel potential antidiabetic function by collecting and analyzing the potential targets of the ingredients. Compound 32 exhibited significant α-glucosidase inhibitory activity (IC50 = 5.71 μM) and 1, 6, and 44 showed the PTP1B inhibitory activity with IC50 values of 9.41-22.19 μM, while that of oleanolic acid was 28.58 μM. The competitive inhibitors of PTP1B (compounds 1 and 44) formed strong binding affinity, with catalytic active sites, proved by kinetic analysis, fluorescence spectra measurements, and computational simulations, and stimulated glucose uptake in the insulin-resistant HepG2 cells at the dose of 50 μM. In addition, FLC was rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory bioactive compounds so that they could be developed as nutraceuticals against diabetes.
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Umbelliprenin Increases the M1/M2 Ratio of Macrophage Polarization and Improves the M1 Macrophage Activity in THP-1 Cells Cocultured with AGS Cells. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:9927747. [PMID: 34335844 PMCID: PMC8294985 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9927747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Background Gastric adenocarcinoma is the fifth most diagnosed malignancy in the world. The immune system consists of a heterogeneous mixture of macrophages that defense the body through phagocytosis and the production of different cytokines and chemokines. Tumors cause macrophages to polarize differently in the manner of their favorite growth and angiogenesis. Umbelliprenin, a natural sesquiterpene coumarin, has been shown to have anticancer properties against some tumors, including gastric adenocarcinoma. The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of umbelliprenin on the polarization of macrophages in addition to the measurement of some of the soluble factors they produce. Method The values of IC5 and IC50 for umbelliprenin in the AGS and THP-1 cells were estimated using the MTT assay. THP-1 cells were treated with 10 μM umbelliprenin, either alone or cocultured with AGS cells. Flow cytometry analysis of treated THP-1 cells was performed for CD68, CD86, and CD206 markers to evaluate M0, M1, and M2 macrophages polarization, respectively. AGS cells were assessed for apoptosis and necrosis by flow cytometry after labeling with Annexin V-FITC and propidium iodide. Interleukin- (IL-) 10 and IL-12 contents were measured in the supernatant by the ELISA method. Griess Reaction assay technique was used to determine nitric oxide (NO) concentration. Results The results of the MTT showed lower toxicity of umbelliprenin in THP-1 (IC50 = 75.79) compared to the AGS cell line (IC50 = 48.81). Umbelliprenin significantly increased the M1/M2 ratio. IL-10 content decreased significantly in the supernatant of M1 and M2 cells after umbelliprenin treatment, while IL-12 increased in the supernatant of M1 cells and decreased in the supernatant of the M2 cells. Umbelliprenin caused an increase in the NO in the supernatant of the M1 cells. Conclusion Umbelliprenin alters the macrophage's secretions and its phenotypes in favor of tumor suppression.
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Kamoldinov K, Li J, Eshbakova K, Sagdullaev S, Xu G, Zhou Y, Li J, Aisa HA. Sesquiterpene coumarins from Ferula samarkandica Korovin and their bioactivity. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2021; 187:112705. [PMID: 33957541 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2021.112705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Phytochemical study on the ethanolic extract of the dried roots of Ferula samarkandica Korovin led to the isolation of nine undiscribed sesquiterpene coumarins, samarcandicins A-I, along with thirteen known sesquiterpene coumarins. Their structures were characterized by detailed spectroscopic analysis including NMR and HR-ESI-MS. Mogoltacin and nevskin exhibited high inhibitory activity against MV-4-11 cell with IC50 values of 3.94 ± 0.06 μM and 3.87 ± 0.10 μM, respectively, and nevskin and feshurin showed high inhibitory activity against mino cell with IC50 values of 1.48 ± 0.06 μM and 7.88 ± 0.60 μM, respectively.
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- Khamidulla Kamoldinov
- The State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization and Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing South Road 40-1, Urumqi, 830011, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization and Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing South Road 40-1, Urumqi, 830011, China
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- S. Yu. Yunusov Institute of the Chemistry of Plant Substances, Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Prosp. M. Ulugbeka, 83, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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- S. Yu. Yunusov Institute of the Chemistry of Plant Substances, Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Prosp. M. Ulugbeka, 83, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China; Open Studio for Druggability Research of Marine Natural Products, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), 1 Wenhai Road, Aoshanwei, Jimo, Qingdao, 266237, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization and Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing South Road 40-1, Urumqi, 830011, China.
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Mi Y, Jiao K, Xu JK, Wei K, Liu JY, Meng QQ, Guo TT, Zhang XN, Zhou D, Qing DG, Sun Y, Li N, Hou Y. Kellerin from Ferula sinkiangensis exerts neuroprotective effects after focal cerebral ischemia in rats by inhibiting microglia-mediated inflammatory responses. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 269:113718. [PMID: 33352239 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Ferula sinkiangensis K. M. Shen is a traditional Chinese medicine that has a variety of pharmacological properties relevant to neurological disorders and inflammations. Kellerin, a novel compound extracted from Ferula sinkiangensis, exerts a strong anti-neuroinflammatory effect by inhibiting microglial activation. Microglial activation plays a vital role in ischemia-induced brain injury. However, the potential therapeutic effect of kellerin on focal cerebral ischemia is still unknown. AIM OF THE STUDY To explore the effect of kellerin on cerebral ischemia and clarify its possible mechanisms, we applied the middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model and the LPS-activated microglia model in our study. MATERIALS AND METHODS Neurological outcome was examined according to a 4-tiered grading system. Brain infarct size was measured using TTC staining. Brain edema was calculated using the wet weight minus dry weight method. Neuron damage and microglial activation were observed by immunofluorescence in MCAO model in rats. In in vitro studies, microglial activation was examined by flow cytometry and the viability of neuronal cells cultured in microglia-conditioned medium was measured using MTT assay. The levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines were measured by qRT-PCR and ELISA. The proteins involved in NF-κB signaling pathway were determined by western blot. Intracellular ROS was examined using DCFH-DA method and NADPH oxidase activity was measured using the NBT assay. RESULTS We found that kellerin improved neurological outcome, reduced brain infarct size and decreased brain edema in MCAO model in rats. Under the pathologic conditions of focal cerebral ischemia, kellerin alleviated neuron damage and inhibited microglial activation. Moreover, in in vitro studies of LPS-stimulated BV2 cells kellerin protected neuronal cells from being damaged by inhibiting microglial activation. Kellerin also reduced the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, suppressed the NF-κB signaling pathway, and decreased ROS generation and NADPH oxidase activity. CONCLUSIONS Our discoveries reveal that the neuroprotective effects of kellerin may largely depend on its inhibitory effect on microglial activation. This suggests that kellerin could serve as a novel anti-inflammatory agent which may have therapeutic effects in ischemic stroke.
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- Yan Mi
- College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Data Analytics and Optimization for Smart Industry, Northeastern University, Ministry of Education, Shenyang, China
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- College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Data Analytics and Optimization for Smart Industry, Northeastern University, Ministry of Education, Shenyang, China
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- College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Data Analytics and Optimization for Smart Industry, Northeastern University, Ministry of Education, Shenyang, China
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- School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- XinJiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethnodrug, Urumqi, China
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- XinJiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethnodrug, Urumqi, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China.
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- College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Data Analytics and Optimization for Smart Industry, Northeastern University, Ministry of Education, Shenyang, China.
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Wang J, Wang H, Zhang M, Li X, Zhao Y, Chen G, Si J, Jiang L. Sesquiterpene coumarins from Ferula sinkiangensis K.M.Shen and their cytotoxic activities. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2020; 180:112531. [PMID: 33010535 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2020.112531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Five undescribed sesquiterpene coumarins, one undescribed coumarin derivative, and twenty-five known analogues, were isolated from the resin of Ferula sinkiangensis K.M.Shen. The planar structures and relative configurations of the undescribed compounds were determined by NMR experiment and HRESIMS data. The absolute configurations were established by Electrostatic Circular Dichroism method. Among these analogues, Sinkiangenol E showed the best cytotoxic activity against HeLa cervical cancer cells. Annexin V-FITC/PI staining indicated that Sinkiangenol E induced apoptosis in HeLa cells. Cell cycle analysis showed Sinkiangenol E arrested cell cycle at G0/G1 phase. Western blot results proved that Sinkiangenol E affected apoptosis-related and cell cycle regulation-related protein expression by activating the MAPK pathway.
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- Junchi Wang
- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Xinjian Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethical Materia Medica, Urumqi, 830002, China
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- Xinjian Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethical Materia Medica, Urumqi, 830002, China
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- Xinjian Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethical Materia Medica, Urumqi, 830002, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- Hospital of Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830000, China.
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Corso M, Perreau F, Mouille G, Lepiniec L. Specialized phenolic compounds in seeds: structures, functions, and regulations. PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2020; 296:110471. [PMID: 32540001 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2020.110471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Plants produce a huge diversity of specialized metabolites (SM) throughout their life cycle that play important physiological and ecological functions. SM can protect plants and seeds against diseases, predators, and abiotic stresses, or support their interactions with beneficial or symbiotic organisms. They also have strong impacts on human nutrition and health. Despite this importance, the biosynthesis and biological functions of most of the SM remain elusive and their diversity and/or quantity have been reduced in most crops during domestication. Seeds present a large number of SM that are important for their physiological, agronomic, nutritional or industrial qualities and hence, provide interesting models for both studying biosynthesis and producing large amounts of specialized metabolites. For instance, phenolics are abundant and widely distributed in seeds. More specifically, flavonoid pathway has been instrumental for understanding environmental or developmental regulations of specialized metabolic pathways, at the molecular and cellular levels. Here, we summarize current knowledge on seed phenolics as model, and discuss how recent progresses in omics approaches could help to further characterize their diversity, regulations, and the underlying molecular mechanisms involved.
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- Massimiliano Corso
- Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin, Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, 78000, Versailles, France.
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- Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin, Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, 78000, Versailles, France
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- Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin, Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, 78000, Versailles, France
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- Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin, Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, 78000, Versailles, France
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Lončar M, Jakovljević M, Šubarić D, Pavlić M, Buzjak Služek V, Cindrić I, Molnar M. Coumarins in Food and Methods of Their Determination. Foods 2020; 9:E645. [PMID: 32443406 PMCID: PMC7278589 DOI: 10.3390/foods9050645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Coumarin is a natural product with aromatic and fragrant characteristics, widespread in the entire plant kingdom. It is found in different plant sources such as vegetables, spices, fruits, and medicinal plants including all parts of the plants-fruits, roots, stems and leaves. Coumarin is found in high concentrations in certain types of cinnamon, which is one of the most frequent sources for human exposure to this substance. However, human exposure to coumarin has not been strictly determined, since there are no systematic measurements of consumption of cinnamon-containing foods. The addition of pure coumarin to foods is not allowed, since large amounts of coumarin can be hepatotoxic. However, according to the new European aroma law, coumarin may be present in foods only naturally or as a flavoring obtained from natural raw materials (as is the case with cinnamon). In this paper, the overview of the current European regulations on coumarin levels in food is presented, along with the most common coumarin food sources, with a special emphasis on cinnamon-containing food. Human exposure to coumarins in food is also reviewed, as well as the methods for determination and separation of coumarin and its derivatives in food.
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- Mirjana Lončar
- Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Franje Kuhača 20, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (M.L.); (M.J.); (D.Š.)
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- Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Franje Kuhača 20, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (M.L.); (M.J.); (D.Š.)
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- Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Franje Kuhača 20, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (M.L.); (M.J.); (D.Š.)
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- Croatian Agency for Agriculture and Food, Vinkovačka cesta 63c, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (M.P.); (V.B.S.)
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- Croatian Agency for Agriculture and Food, Vinkovačka cesta 63c, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (M.P.); (V.B.S.)
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- Karlovac University of Applied Sciences, Trg J. J. Strossmayera 9, 47000 Karlovac, Croatia;
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- Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Franje Kuhača 20, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (M.L.); (M.J.); (D.Š.)
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Zhang W, Mi Y, Jiao K, Xu J, Guo T, Zhou D, Zhang X, Ni H, Sun Y, Wei K, Li N, Hou Y. Kellerin alleviates cognitive impairment in mice after ischemic stroke by multiple mechanisms. Phytother Res 2020; 34:2258-2274. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Revised: 01/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Wenqiang Zhang
- College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University Shenyang China
- Key Laboratory of Data Analytics and Optimization for Smart Industry Northeastern University, Ministry of Education Shenyang China
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- College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University Shenyang China
- Key Laboratory of Data Analytics and Optimization for Smart Industry Northeastern University, Ministry of Education Shenyang China
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- College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University Shenyang China
- Key Laboratory of Data Analytics and Optimization for Smart Industry Northeastern University, Ministry of Education Shenyang China
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- College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University Shenyang China
- Key Laboratory of Data Analytics and Optimization for Smart Industry Northeastern University, Ministry of Education Shenyang China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica Shenyang Pharmaceutical University Shenyang China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica Shenyang Pharmaceutical University Shenyang China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica Shenyang Pharmaceutical University Shenyang China
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- XinJiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethnodrug Urumqi China
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- XinJiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethnodrug Urumqi China
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- School of Chemical Science and Technology Yunnan University Kunming China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica Shenyang Pharmaceutical University Shenyang China
- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources Guangxi Normal University Guilin China
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- College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University Shenyang China
- Key Laboratory of Data Analytics and Optimization for Smart Industry Northeastern University, Ministry of Education Shenyang China
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Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Coumarin Derivatives from Different Starting Materials. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10010151. [PMID: 31963362 PMCID: PMC7022947 DOI: 10.3390/biom10010151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The study of coumarin dates back to 1820 when coumarin was first extracted from tonka bean by Vogel. Compounds containing coumarin backbone are a very important group of compounds due to their usage in pharmacy and medicine. Properties and biological activities of coumarin derivatives have a significant role in the development of new drugs. Therefore, many different methods and techniques are developed in order to synthesize coumarin derivatives. Coumarin derivatives could be obtained from different starting materials with various methods but with big differences in yield. This review summarized various methods, techniques and reaction conditions for synthesis of coumarins from different compounds such as aldehydes, phenols, ketones and carboxylic acids.
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Kahraman C, Topcu G, Bedir E, Tatli II, Ekizoglu M, Akdemir ZS. Phytochemical screening and evaluation of the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Ferula caspica M. Bieb. extracts. Saudi Pharm J 2019; 27:525-531. [PMID: 31061621 PMCID: PMC6488826 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2019.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Chloroform, ethyl acetate and methanol extracts from the aerial parts of Ferula caspica M. Bieb. were tested for their antioxidant capacities by CUPRAC, ABTS, FRAP, Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminum chloride methods and for antimicrobial activities by the broth microdilution method. Chloroform and ethyl acetate extracts showed the highest antioxidant capacity and antimicrobial activity. Three known sesquiterpene derivatives; 1-(2',4'-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,7,11-trimethyl-3-vinyl-6(E),10-dodecadien-1-one (1), 2,3-dihydro-7-hydroxy-2,3-dimethyl-2-[4',8'-dimethyl-3',7'-nonadienyl]-furo[3,2,c]coumarin (2), 2,3-dihydro-7-hydroxy-2,3-dimethyl-3-[4',8'-dimethyl-3',7'-nonadienyl]-furo[3,2,c]coumarin(3); phenylpropanoid; laserine/2-epilaserine (4/5) and steroid mixtures; stigmasterol and β-sitosterol (6/7) were isolated from chloroform extract; three known flavonoids; kaempferol-3-O-β-glucopyranoside (8), kaempferol-3-O-α-rhamnopyranoside (9), quercetin-3-O-β-glucopyranoside (10), and one benzoic acid derivative; 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid (11) were isolated from the ethyl acetate extract. The structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods.
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- Cigdem Kahraman
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bezmialem Vakif University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, İzmir Institute of Technology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Taddeo VA, Epifano F, Preziuso F, Fiorito S, Caron N, Rives A, de Medina P, Poirot M, Silvente-Poirot S, Genovese S. HPLC Analysis and Skin Whitening Effects of Umbelliprenin-containing Extracts of Anethum Graveolens, Pimpinella Anisum, and Ferulago Campestris. Molecules 2019; 24:E501. [PMID: 30704124 PMCID: PMC6384930 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24030501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Revised: 01/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Umbelliprenin has recently been shown to have great potential as a skin whitening agent. Wishing to investigate the same effect in plant species known to biosynthesize this coumarin, three plants belonging to the Apiaceae family, namely Anethum graveolens L. (dill), Pimpinella anisum L. (anise), and Ferulago campestris (Besser) Grecescu (field ferula) were screened by HPLC analysis for their respective content of umbelliprenin in extracts obtained with different solvent mixtures and by maceration and ultrasound-assisted processes. EtOH was shown to be the best solvent, providing umbelliprenin yields ranging from 1.7% to 14.4% (with respect to the total amount of extract obtained). Extracts with the highest content of this farnesyloxycoumarin were then assayed as modulators of melanogenesis in cultured murine Melan A cells employing the same umbelliprenin obtained by chemical synthesis as the reference. A parallelism between the content of the coumarin and the recorded depigmenting effect (60% for the EtOH extract of F. campestris as the best value) was revealed for all plants extracts when applied at a dose of 100 μg/mL. Our results demonstrate that the same potential of umbelliprenin can be ascribed also to umbelliprenin-enriched plant extracts which reinforces enforce the widespread use of phyto-preparations for cosmetic purposes (e.g., A. graveolens).
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- Vito Alessandro Taddeo
- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti Scalo (CH), Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti Scalo (CH), Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti Scalo (CH), Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti Scalo (CH), Italy.
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- Société de Biotechnologie médicale, Affichem S.A., 9 Rue Saint Joseph, 31400 Toulouse, France.
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- Société de Biotechnologie médicale, Affichem S.A., 9 Rue Saint Joseph, 31400 Toulouse, France.
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- Cholesterol Metabolism and Therapeutic Innovations, Cancer Research Center of Toulouse (CRCT), UMR 1037, INSERM-Université de Toulouse, 31400 Toulouse, France.
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- Cholesterol Metabolism and Therapeutic Innovations, Cancer Research Center of Toulouse (CRCT), UMR 1037, INSERM-Université de Toulouse, 31400 Toulouse, France.
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- Cholesterol Metabolism and Therapeutic Innovations, Cancer Research Center of Toulouse (CRCT), UMR 1037, INSERM-Université de Toulouse, 31400 Toulouse, France.
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti Scalo (CH), Italy.
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Kasaian J, Mohammadi A. Biological activities of farnesiferol C: a review. JOURNAL OF ASIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH 2018; 20:27-35. [PMID: 28948835 DOI: 10.1080/10286020.2017.1379997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2017] [Accepted: 09/12/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Farnesiferol C (FC) is a sesquiterpene coumarin, with a unique chemical structure, isolated from Ferula (Apiaceae) species including Ferula assa-foetida and Ferula szowitsiana. The compound is an important natural product with different biological activities. Recently, researchers have been interested in FC and begun to investigate its biological effects. They have shown that FC possesses various biological properties including cytotoxic, apoptotic, MDR reversal, antitumor, antimutagenic, and antiviral activity. In addition, FC has shown moderate neuroprotective activity against oxygen-glucose deprivation in vitro. This review summarizes the biological activities of FC that has been published to date. A complete search performed on relevant databases consists of Pubmed, Scopus, Web of science, Google scholar, Science direct, and Magiran. Selected keywords were sesquiterpene coumarin, farnesiferol C, biological activity, cytotoxicity, pharmacology, anticancer, and anti-angiogenesis. All of the data were checked out and irrelevant articles were discarded.
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- Jamal Kasaian
- a Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center , North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences , Bojnurd 9417694735 , Iran
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- a Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center , North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences , Bojnurd 9417694735 , Iran
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Wang J, Gao Y, Wang H, Chen L, Cao L, Xu J, Li X, Zhao Y, Zhu J, Si J. Apoptosis induction and cell cycle arrest induced by Sinkiangenone B, a novel phenylpropanoid derivative from the resin of Ferula sinkiangensis K. M. Shen. RSC Adv 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra13716h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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A new compound from Ferula sinkiangensis has the potential to treat gastric cancer through apoptosis induction and cell cycle arrest.
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- Junchi Wang
- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Ministry of Education
- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
- Peking Union Medical College
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Ministry of Education
- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
- Peking Union Medical College
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Ministry of Education
- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
- Peking Union Medical College
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Ministry of Education
- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
- Peking Union Medical College
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Ministry of Education
- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
- Peking Union Medical College
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- Xinjiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethical Materia Medica
- Urumqi 830002
- P. R. China
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- Xinjiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethical Materia Medica
- Urumqi 830002
- P. R. China
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- Xinjiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethical Materia Medica
- Urumqi 830002
- P. R. China
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- Xinjiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethical Materia Medica
- Urumqi 830002
- P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Ministry of Education
- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
- Peking Union Medical College
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Genovese S, Taddeo VA, Epifano F, Fiorito S, Bize C, Rives A, de Medina P. Characterization of the Degradation Profile of Umbelliprenin, a Bioactive Prenylated Coumarin of a Ferulago Species. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2017; 80:2424-2431. [PMID: 28853883 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.7b00175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Umbelliprenin is a secondary plant metabolite that displays promising chemopreventive, anti-inflammatory, and antigenotoxic properties. It possesses potential for applications to human welfare notably to prevent the emergence of cancer. For this purpose, stability studies are needed to define proper storage conditions and adapted formulations for this drug candidate. The identification of degradative products is a major concern for the preclinical development of umbelliprenin, providing also interesting information related to potential original phytochemicals formed in plants exposed to stressors. The stability profile of umbelliprenin under various stress conditions including exposure to heat, light, oxidation, and hydrolytic medium was assessed via HPLC/UV data. The data support that umbelliprenin undergoes inter- and intramolecular [2+2] cycloaddition under light exposure, leading respectively to a cyclobutane-umbelliprenin dimer and a 16-membered macrocycle. Their structures were characterized via MS and NMR data. It was shown that UV-A filters prevent this process, whereas UV-B filters and antioxidants are not or weakly effective. The study provides useful information for the preclinical development of umbelliprenin as an original chemopreventive agent.
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- Salvatore Genovese
- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. D'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara , Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti Scalo (CH), Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. D'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara , Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti Scalo (CH), Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. D'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara , Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti Scalo (CH), Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. D'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara , Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti Scalo (CH), Italy
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- Affichem S.A. , 9 Rue de Saint Joseph, 31400, Toulouse, France
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- Affichem S.A. , 9 Rue de Saint Joseph, 31400, Toulouse, France
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Khaghanzadeh N, Samiei A, Mojtahedi Z, Ramezani M, Hosseinzadeh M, Ghaderi A. Umbelliprenin induced both anti-inflammatory and regulatory cytokines in C57/BL6 mice. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2017; 20:829-834. [PMID: 28852449 PMCID: PMC5569593 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2017.9021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objective(s): Umbelliprenin is a prenyloxy-coumarin with pharmacologically polyvalent activity. Several studies have shown Several studies have been shown its anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antioxidant, and antigenotoxic activities. However, the exact mechanism of action of this compound on the immune response has not yet been shown. Here, we investigated umbelliprenin effects on the predominance of Th1 and Th2 responses in normal C57/BL6 mice. Materials and Methods: Umbelliprenin (2.5 mg/200 µl IP) were administered to six C57/BL6 mice every other day for 8 days. Paraffin and PBS-injected mice were enrolled as solvent and control groups, respectively (n=6 mice/group). IL-10, IFN-γ, and IL-4 levels were determined in sera and also in splenocytes culture supernatants in the presence of Con A (3 µg/ml) after 72 hr. H&E staining of paraffin embedded blocks was performed for lung and liver tissues of mice. Results: Umbelliprenin could significantly increase the secretion of IFN-γ and IL-4 in sera and IL-10 in splenocytes cultures. Comparison of IFN-γ/IL-4 in the sera and splenocytes culture supernatants showed lower ratios in umbelliprenin treated mice than in solvent and untreated groups. Conclusion: The in vivo study showed that umbelliprenin could induce anti-inflammatory responses via the predominance of Th2 cells and some regulatory responses in C57/BL6 mice.
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- Narges Khaghanzadeh
- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.,Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.,Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Shiraz Institute for Cancer Research, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Shiraz Institute for Cancer Research, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Department of Immunology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Zhou Y, Xin F, Zhang G, Qu H, Yang D, Han X. Recent Advances on Bioactive Constituents in Ferula. Drug Dev Res 2017; 78:321-331. [PMID: 28786182 DOI: 10.1002/ddr.21402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2017] [Accepted: 07/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Preclinical Research The genus Ferula (Umbelliferea) is widely distributed across Central Asia and the Mediterranean. Some plants of the genus Ferula have been used as sources of pharmaceuticals for centuries. Ferula is a rich source of biologically active compounds, including coumarin derivatives, sesquiterpene-substituted compounds, daucane esters, humulane, and germacrane compounds, aromatic lactones and disulfide compounds. Therefore, utilizing these bioactive constituents with antimicrobial and insecticidal effects not only can provide a new strategy for developing drug and green pesticide, but also protect endangered plant resources. In the present review, research advances on the bioactive constituents of the genus Ferula the plant sources. Drug Dev Res 78 : 321-331, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Yueting Zhou
- Key Laboratory at Universities of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Oasis Agricultural Pest Management and Plant Protection Resource Utilization, College of Agricultural, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832002, China
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- Key Laboratory at Universities of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Oasis Agricultural Pest Management and Plant Protection Resource Utilization, College of Agricultural, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832002, China
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- Key Laboratory at Universities of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Oasis Agricultural Pest Management and Plant Protection Resource Utilization, College of Agricultural, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832002, China
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- Key Laboratory at Universities of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Oasis Agricultural Pest Management and Plant Protection Resource Utilization, College of Agricultural, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832002, China
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- Key Laboratory at Universities of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Oasis Agricultural Pest Management and Plant Protection Resource Utilization, College of Agricultural, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832002, China
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- Key Laboratory at Universities of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Oasis Agricultural Pest Management and Plant Protection Resource Utilization, College of Agricultural, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832002, China
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Sarker SD, Nahar L. Progress in the Chemistry of Naturally Occurring Coumarins. PROGRESS IN THE CHEMISTRY OF ORGANIC NATURAL PRODUCTS 2017; 106:241-304. [PMID: 28762091 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59542-9_3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Coumarins are the largest group of 1-benzopyran derivatives found in plants. The initial member of this group of compounds, coumarin (2H-1-benzopyran-2-one), a fragrant colorless compound, was first isolated from the Tonka bean (Dipteryx odorata, family Fabaceae) in 1820. The name coumarin comes from a French term for the tonka bean, coumarou. Since the discovery of coumarin, several of its derivatives, with umbelliferone (7-hydroxycoumarin) being the most common one, have been reported from various natural sources. The families Apiaceae, Asteraceae, and Rutaceae are the three major plant sources of coumarins.Generally, these plant secondary metabolites may be classified into simple, simple prenylated, simple geranylated, furano, pyrano, sesquiterpenyl and oligomeric coumarins. Using this standard classification, this chapter aims to present an account on the advances of the chemistry of naturally occurring coumarins, as reported in the literature during the period 2013-2015.In Sect. 1, the coumarins are introduced and their generic biosynthetic route discussed briefly. In Sect. 2, the largest of the three sections, various classes of natural coumarins are detailed, with their relevant structures and the citation of appropriate references. In a concluding section, it is highlighted that during the last 3 years, more than 400 coumarins have been reported in the literature. Many of these coumarins have been re-isolations of known compounds from known or new sources, most often associated with various biological activities. However, a substantial number of coumarins bearing new skeletons, especially dimers, prenylated furanocoumarins, sesquiterpenyl, and some unusual coumarins were also reported during the period of 2013-2015.Coumarin chemistry remains one of the major interest areas of phytochemists, especially because of their structural diversity and medicinal properties, along with the wide-ranging bioactivities of these compounds, inclusive of analgesic, anticoagulant anti-HIV, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antineoplastic, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects. Despite significant advancements in the extraction, isolation, structure elucidation and bioactivity testing of naturally occurring coumarins, only a marginal advancement has been observed recently in relation to the study of their biosynthesis.
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- Satyajit D Sarker
- Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products Research Group, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Faculty of Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK.
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- Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products Research Group, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Faculty of Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK
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Li GZ, Wang JC, Li XJ, Cao L, Gao L, Lv N, Si JY. An unusual sesquiterpene coumarin from the seeds of Ferula sinkiangensis. JOURNAL OF ASIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH 2016; 18:891-896. [PMID: 27053285 DOI: 10.1080/10286020.2016.1168813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2015] [Accepted: 03/16/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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A sesquiterpene coumarin, sinkiangenorin E, consisting of a novel bicyclo[4.3.1]decane-type sesquiterpene system, was isolated from the seeds of Ferula sinkiangensis. The structure of sinkiangenorin E including the relative stereochemistry and the absolute configuration was elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic data. The new compound showed cytotoxic activity against AGS cells (IC50, 12.7 μM) and inhibiting effect against influenza A H1N1 (IC50, 4.0 μM), which provided important clues for the study on the bioactivities of this type of sesquiterpene coumarins.
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- Guang-Zhi Li
- a Institute of Medicinal Plant Development , Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College , Beijing 100193 , China
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- a Institute of Medicinal Plant Development , Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College , Beijing 100193 , China
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- b Xinjiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethical Materia Medica , Urumqi 830002 , China
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- a Institute of Medicinal Plant Development , Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College , Beijing 100193 , China
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- a Institute of Medicinal Plant Development , Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College , Beijing 100193 , China
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- a Institute of Medicinal Plant Development , Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College , Beijing 100193 , China
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- a Institute of Medicinal Plant Development , Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College , Beijing 100193 , China
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