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Lin M, Liu X, Chen J, Huang J, Zhou L. Insecticidal Triterpenes in Meliaceae III: Plant Species, Molecules, and Activities in Munronia-Xylocarpus. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7818. [PMID: 39063059 PMCID: PMC11276836 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25147818] [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: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Plants of the Meliaceae family have long attracted researchers' interest due to their various insecticidal activities, with triterpenes being the main active ingredients. In this paper, we discuss 93 triterpenoids with insecticidal activity from 37 insecticidal plant species of 15 genera (Munronia, Neobeguea, Pseudocedrela, Nymania, Quivisia, Ruagea, Dysoxylum, Soymida, Lansium, Sandoricum, Walsura, Trichilia, Swietenia, Turraea, and Xylocarpus) in the family Meliaceae. Among these genera, Trichilia deserves further research, with twelve species possessing insecticidal activity. The 93 insecticidal molecules included 27 ring-seco limonoids (comprising 1 ring A-seco group chemical, 1 ring B-seco group chemical, 5 ring D-seco group chemicals, 14 rings A,B-seco group chemicals, 5 rings B,D-seco group chemicals, and 1 rings A,B,D-seco group chemical), 22 ring-intact limonoids (comprising 5 cedrelone-class chemicals, 6 trichilin-class chemicals, 7 havanensin-class chemicals, 2 azadirone-class chemicals, 1 vilasinin-class chemical, and 1 other chemical), 33 2,30-linkage chemicals (comprising 25 mexicanolide-class chemicals and 8 phragmalin-class chemicals), 3 1,n-linkage-group chemicals, 3 onoceranoid-type triterpenoids, 2 apotirucallane-type terpenoids, 2 kokosanolide-type tetranortriterpenoids, and 1 cycloartane triterpene. In particular, 59 molecules showed antifeedant activity, 30 molecules exhibited poisonous effects, and 9 molecules possessed growth regulatory activity. Particularly, khayasin, beddomei lactone, 3β,24,25-trihydroxycycloartane, humilinolides A-E and methyl-2-hydroxy-3β-isobutyroxy-1-oxomeliac-8(30)-enate showed excellent insecticidal activities, which were comparable to that of azadirachtin and thus deserved more attention. Moreover, it was noteworthy that various chemicals (such as 12α-diacetoxywalsuranolide, 11β,12α-diacetoxycedrelone, 1α,7α,12α-triacetoxy-4α-carbomethoxy-11β-hydroxy-14β,15β-epoxyhavanensin, and 11-epi-21-hydroxytoonacilide, etc.) from Turraea showed excellent insecticidal activity. Specially, the insecticidal activity of khayasin from Neobeguea against the coconut leaf beetle were similar to that of rotenone. Therefore, it was a promising candidate insecticide for the control of the coconut leaf beetle.
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (M.L.); (X.L.); (J.C.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (M.L.); (X.L.); (J.C.)
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Singh CP, Sharma A, Sharma K, Darshani P, Katare A, Kumar D, Bharitkar YP. Two new cycloartane type triterpenes from Dysoxyllum binectariferum. Nat Prod Res 2024; 38:2288-2295. [PMID: 36710465 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2172008] [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: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Dysoxyllum binectariferum is an important medicinal plant known for various biological activities like anti-inflammatory, CNS depressants, contraceptive, analgesic, immunomodulatory, antimalarial, antifeedant, leishmanicidal and antiviral. It is a rich source of rohitukine, a basic skeleton of flavopiridol. Phytochemical investigation of chloroform extracts of Dysoxyllum binectariferum leaves, lead to the isolation of beddomeilactone (1) and two new cycloartane type triterpenoids beddomeilactol (2) and binectarilactone-A (3) with modified A ring. Compounds were assessed for their in-vitro α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. Compound 1 was found to be most potent, showing IC50 of 17.99 ± 0.26 µg/ml which is comparable to the positive control acarbose.
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- Chetan Paul Singh
- Natural Products & Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Natural Products & Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India
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- Natural Products & Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India
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- Organic and Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur, Kolkata
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- Quality Management & Instrumentation Division, CSIR-Indian Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India
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- Organic and Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur, Kolkata
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- Natural Products & Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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Bhoi A, Dwivedi SD, Singh D, Keshavkant S, Singh MR. Plant-Based Approaches for Rheumatoid Arthritis Regulation: Mechanistic Insights on Pathogenesis, Molecular Pathways, and Delivery Systems. Crit Rev Ther Drug Carrier Syst 2024; 41:39-86. [PMID: 38305341 DOI: 10.1615/critrevtherdrugcarriersyst.2023048324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is classified as a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder, associated with a varied range of immunological changes, synovial hyperplasia, cartilage destructions, as well as bone erosion. The infiltration of immune-modulatory cells and excessive release of proinflammatory chemokines, cytokines, and growth factors into the inflamed regions are key molecules involved in the progression of RA. Even though many conventional drugs are suggested by a medical practitioner such as DMARDs, NSAIDs, glucocorticoids, etc., to treat RA, but have allied with various side effects. Thus, alternative therapeutics in the form of herbal therapy or phytomedicine has been increasingly explored for this inflammatory disorder of joints. Herbal interventions contribute substantial therapeutic benefits including accessibility, less or no toxicity and affordability. But the major challenge with these natural actives is the need of a tailored approach for treating inflamed tissues by delivering these bioactive agentsat an appropriate dose within the treatment regimen for an extended periodof time. Drug incorporated with wide range of delivery systems such as liposomes, nanoparticles, polymeric micelles, and other nano-vehicles have been developed to achieve this goal. Thus, inclinations of modern treatment are persuaded on the way to herbal therapy or phytomedicines in combination with novel carriers is an alternative approach with less adverse effects. The present review further summarizes the significanceof use of phytocompounds, their target molecules/pathways and, toxicity and challenges associated with phytomolecule-based nanoformulations.
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- Anita Bhoi
- School of Studies in Biotechnology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur 492 010, India
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- University Institute of Pharmacy, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur 492 010, India
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- University Institute of Pharmacy, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 492010, India; National Centre for Natural Resources, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 492010, India
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- School of Studies in Biotechnology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur 492 010, India
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- University Institute of pharmacy, Pt.Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.(C.G.) 2. National centre for natural resources, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur
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Therapeutic potential of Indian medicinal plants against Leishmania donovani: a review. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INDIAN NATIONAL SCIENCE ACADEMY 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s43538-023-00153-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Ahmed S, Chouhan R, Junaid A, Jamwal VL, Thakur J, Mir BA, Gandhi SG. Transcriptome analysis and differential expression in Arabidopsis thaliana in response to rohitukine (a chromone alkaloid) treatment. Funct Integr Genomics 2023; 23:35. [PMID: 36629976 DOI: 10.1007/s10142-023-00961-0] [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: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Rohitukine is a chromone alkaloid and precursor of potent anticancer drugs flavopiridol, P-276-00, and 2,6-dichloro-styryl derivative (11d) (IIIM-290). The metabolite is reported to possess anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiadipogenic, immunomodulatory, gastroprotective, anti-implantation, antidyslipidemic, anti-arthritic, and anti-fertility properties. However, the physiological role of rohitukine in plant system is yet to be explored. Here, we studied the effect of rohitukine isolated from Dysoxylum gotadhora on Arabidopsis thaliana. The A. thaliana plants grown on a medium fortified with different rohitukine concentrations showed a significant effect on the growth and development. The root growth of A. thaliana seedlings showed considerable inhibition when grown on medium containing 1.0 mM of rohitukine. Transcriptomic analysis indicated the expression of 895 and 932 genes in control and treated samples respectively at a cut-off of FPKM ≥ 1 and P-value < 0.05. Gene ontology (GO) analysis revealed the upregulation of genes related to photosynthesis, membrane transport, antioxidation, xenobiotic degradation, and some transcription factors (TFs) in response to rohitukine. Conversely, rohitukine downregulated several genes including RNA helicases and those involved in nitrogen compound metabolism. The RNA-seq result was also validated by real-time qRT-PCR analysis. In light of these results, we discuss (i) likely ecological importance of rohitukine in parent plant as well as (ii) comparison between responses to rohitukine treatment in plants and mammals.
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- Sajad Ahmed
- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu, 180001, Jammu and Kashmir, India.,Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005, Punjab, India
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- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu, 180001, Jammu and Kashmir, India.,Department of Biotechnology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005, Punjab, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu, 180001, Jammu and Kashmir, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Department of Botany, University of Ladakh, Kargil Campus, Kargil, 194103, Ladakh, India.,Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu, 180001, Jammu and Kashmir, India. .,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Park JY, Kwon YW, Kim SA, Park SD, Kim CH, Kim JH, Lee JH. Polyherbal formula SC-E3 inhibits rheumatoid arthritis activity in a mouse model of type-II collagen-induced arthritis. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE-JIM 2020; 19:265-273. [PMID: 33349609 DOI: 10.1016/j.joim.2020.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE SC-E3 is a polyherbal formula that contains five medicinal herbs used frequently in traditional herbal medicine. In our previous study, we demonstrated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of SC-E3. The present study examined the effects of SC-E3 in a mouse model of type-II collagen-induced arthritis (CIA). METHODS In vivo, male DBA/1J mice were immunized by intradermal injection of bovine type-II collagen and complete or incomplete Freund's adjuvant, to induce arthritis. SC-E3 was orally administered daily for 23 days. In vitro, bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs) were treated with macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF) and receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) in the absence or presence of SC-E3. RESULTS Administrations of SC-E3 were found to have anti-arthritic effects in the joints of CIA mice, as evidenced by reduced paw swelling, bone erosion and deformation, inflammatory cell infiltration, and inflammation in synovial membrane. SC-E3 also reduced serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β, aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase. Furthermore, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase-positive osteoclast numbers in the joints were significantly lower in SC-E3-treated CIA mice than in CIA mice. In addition, the differentiations of BMMs to multinucleated osteoclasts induced by M-CSF and RANKL stimulation were dose-dependently reduced by SC-E3. CONCLUSION These results suggest that SC-E3 possesses substantial anti-arthritic activity because it inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokines and osteoclastogenesis, and that SC-E3 has potential therapeutic use for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
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- Ju-Yeon Park
- College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Cheongju University, Cheongju 28503, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea.
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