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Natural Product Research | 2008

Antioxidant activities of extracts and flavonoid compounds from Oxytropis falcate Bunge

He-Zhong Jiang; W.Q. Zhan; Xiang-Hong Liu; S.X. Jiang

The antioxidant properties of the various extracts and flavonoids prepared from Oxytropis falcate Bunge were investigated by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryldydrazyl (DPPH) radical-scavenging assay. In the chloroform, ethyl acetate and n-butanol extracts, the ethyl acetate extract exhibited the highest antioxidant activity (IC50 = 2.05 mg mL−1). Furthermore, rhamnocitrin, kaempferol, rhamnetin, 2′,4′-dihydroxychalcone and 2′,4′, β-trihydroxy-dihydrochalcone were purified from chloroform and ethyl acetate extracts. The radical-scavenging activities of the five compounds were also measured and the results showed that kaempferol (IC50 = 0.11 mg mL−1), rhamnetin (IC50 = 0.14 mg mL−1) and rhamnocitrin (IC50 = 0.15 mg mL−1) exhibited considerable antioxidant activities, but the antioxidant activities of the two dihydrochalcones were very weak. Although these flavonoids are known, this is the first report of antioxidant activity in this plant.


PLOS ONE | 2012

α-Mangostin Induces Apoptosis and Suppresses Differentiation of 3T3-L1 Cells via Inhibiting Fatty Acid Synthase

Xiaofang Quan; Yi Wang; Xiaofeng Ma; Yan Liang; Weixi Tian; Qing-Yun Ma; He-Zhong Jiang; You-Xing Zhao

α-Mangostin, isolated from the hulls of Garcinia mangostana L., was found to have in vitro cytotoxicity against 3T3-L1 cells as well as inhibiting fatty acid synthase (FAS, EC 2.3.1.85). Our studies showed that the cytotoxicity of α-mangostin with IC50 value of 20 µM was incomplicated in apoptotic events including increase of cell membrane permeability, nuclear chromatin condensation and mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) loss. This cytotoxicity was accompanied by the reduction of FAS activity in cells and could be rescued by 50 µM or 100 µM exogenous palmitic acids, which suggested that the apoptosis of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes induced by α-mangostin was via inhibition of FAS. Futhermore, α-mangostin could suppress intracellular lipid accumulation in the differentiating adipocytes and stimulated lipolysis in mature adipocytes, which was also related to its inhibition of FAS. In addition, 3T3-L1 preadipocytes were more susceptible to the cytotoxic effect of α-mangostin than mature adipocytes. Further studies showed that α-mangostin inhibited FAS probably by stronger action on the ketoacyl synthase domain and weaker action on the acetyl/malonyl transferase domain. These findings suggested that α-mangostin might be useful for preventing or treating obesity.


Journal of Natural Products | 2009

Iridoids and Sesquiterpenoids from the Roots of Valeriana officinalis

Peng-Cheng Wang; Jiang-Miao Hu; Xin-Hui Ran; Zhong-Quan Chen; He-Zhong Jiang; Yu-Qing Liu; Jun Zhou; You-Xing Zhao

Two new iridoids, volvaltrates A and B (1 and 2), and three new sesquiterpenoids, E-(-)-3beta,4beta-epoxyvalerenal (3), E-(-)-3beta,4beta-epoxyvalerenyl acetate (4), and mononorvalerenone (5), together with five known iridoids and two known sesquiterpenoids were isolated from the roots of Valeriana officinalis. The structures and relative configurations of 1-5 were elucidated by spectroscopic evidence. Compound 1 was an unusual iridoid with an oxygen bridge connecting C-3 and C-10, forming a cage-like structure, and compound 5 was a mononorsesquiterpenoid.


Chemistry & Biodiversity | 2011

Sesquiterpenoids and Lignans from the Roots of Valeriana officinalis L.

Peng-Cheng Wang; Xin-Hui Ran; Rui Chen; Huai-Rong Luo; Qing-Yun Ma; Yu-Qing Liu; Jiang-Miao Hu; Sheng-Zhuo Huang; He-Zhong Jiang; Zhong-Quan Chen; Jun Zhou; You-Xing Zhao

Two new guaiane‐type sesquiterpenoids, valerol A (1) and kessyl 3‐acetate (2), together with nine known compounds, valeracetate (3), anismol A (4), orientalol C (5), spatulenol (6), 4α,10α‐epoxyaromadendrane (7), (+)‐8‐hydroxypinoresinol (8), pinorespiol (9), pinoresinol 4‐O‐β‐D‐glucopyranoside (10), and 8‐hydroxypinoresinol 4′‐O‐β‐D‐glucopyranoside (11) were isolated from the roots of Valeriana officinalis. The structures and relative configurations of 1 and 2 were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic methods (1D‐ and 2D‐NMR, MS, UV, and IR). These compounds were evaluated for inhibitory activity on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and enhancing activity on nerve growth factor (NGF)‐mediated neurite outgrowth in PC12 cells.


Natural Product Research | 2009

Screening for fractions of Oxytropis falcata Bunge with antibacterial activity

He-Zhong Jiang; J.R. Hu; W.Q. Zhan; Xuan-He Liu

Preliminary studies with the four extracts of Oxytropis falcate Bunge exhibited that the chloroform and ethyl acetate extracts showed stronger antibacterial activities against the nine tested Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The HPLC-scanned and bioassay-guided fractionation led to the isolation and identification of the main flavonoid compounds, i.e. rhamnocitrin, kaempferol, rhamnetin, 2′,4′-dihydroxychalcone and 2′,4′,β-trihydroxy-dihydrochalcon. Except 2′,4′,β-trihydroxy-dihydrochalcon, four other compounds had good antibacterial activities. The minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and minimal bactericidal concentrations (MBCs) of the four compounds ranged between 125 and 515 µg mL−1. Staphylococcus aureus was the most susceptible to these compounds, with MIC and MBC values from 125 to 130 µg mL−1. This is the first report of antibacterial activity in O. falcate Bunge. In this study, evidence to evaluate the biological functions of O. falcate Bunge is provided, which promote the rational use of this herb.


Carbohydrate Research | 2011

Fatty acid synthase inhibitors from the hulls of Nephelium lappaceum L.

You-Xing Zhao; Wen-Juan Liang; Hui-Jin Fan; Qing-Yun Ma; Weixi Tian; Hao-Fu Dai; He-Zhong Jiang; Ning Li; Xiaofeng Ma

Natural products inhibiting fatty acid synthase (FAS) are appearing as potential therapeutic agents to treat cancer and obesity. The bioassay-guided chemical investigation of the hulls of Nephelium lappaceum L. resulted in the isolation of ten compounds (1-10) mainly including flavonoids and oleane-type triterpene oligoglycosides, in which all of the compounds were isolated from this plant for the first time. Additionally, compounds 8 and 9 were new hederagenin derivatives and were elucidated as hederagenin 3-O-(2,3-di-O-acetyl-α-l-arabinofuranosyl)-(1→3)-[α-l-rhamnopyranosyl(1→2)]-β-l-arabinopyranoside and hederagenin 3-O-(3-O-acetyl-α-l-arabinofuranosyl)-(1→3)-[α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)]-β-l-arabinopyranoside, respectively. All these isolates were evaluated for inhibitory activities of FAS, which showed these isolates had inhibitory activity against FAS with IC(50) values ranging from 6.69 to 204.40 μM, comparable to the known FAS inhibitor EGCG (IC(50)=51.97 μM). The study indicates that the hulls of Nephelium lappaceum L. could be considered as potential sources of promising FAS inhibitors and the oleane-type triterpene oligoglycosides could be considered as another type of natural FAS inhibitors.


Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society | 2012

Fatty acid synthase inhibitors isolated from Punica granatum L.

He-Zhong Jiang; Qing-Yun Ma; Hui-Jin Fan; Wen-Juan Liang; Sheng-Zhuo Huang; Hao-Fu Dai; Peng-Cheng Wang; Xiaofeng Ma; You-Xing Zhao

The aim of this work is the isolation of fatty acid synthase (FAS) inhibitors from the ethyl acetate extracts of fruit peels of Punica granatum L. Bioassay-guided chemical investigation of the fruit peels resulted in the isolation of seventeen compounds mainly including triterpenoids and phenolic compounds, from which one new oleanane-type triterpene (punicaone) along with fourteen known compounds were isolated for the first time from this plant. Seven isolates were evaluated for inhibitory activities of FAS and two compounds showed to be active. Particularly, flavogallonic acid exhibited strong FAS inhibitory activity with IC50 value of 10.3 µmol L-1.


Pharmaceutical Biology | 2016

Natural fatty acid synthase inhibitors as potent therapeutic agents for cancers: A review

Jia-Sui Zhang; Jie-Ping Lei; Guo-Qing Wei; Hui Chen; Chaoying Ma; He-Zhong Jiang

Abstract Context Fatty acid synthase (FAS) is the only mammalian enzyme to catalyse the synthesis of fatty acid. The expression level of FAS is related to cancer progression, aggressiveness and metastasis. In recent years, research on natural FAS inhibitors with significant bioactivities and low side effects has increasingly become a new trend. Herein, we present recent research progress on natural fatty acid synthase inhibitors as potent therapeutic agents. Objective This paper is a mini overview of the typical natural FAS inhibitors and their possible mechanism of action in the past 10 years (2004–2014). Method The information was collected and compiled through major databases including Web of Science, PubMed, and CNKI. Results Many natural products induce cancer cells apoptosis by inhibiting FAS expression, with fewer side effects than synthetic inhibitors. Conclusion Natural FAS inhibitors are widely distributed in plants (especially in herbs and foods). Some natural products (mainly phenolics) possessing potent biological activities and stable structures are available as lead compounds to synthesise promising FAS inhibitors.


Natural Product Research | 2016

Essential oil composition and antibacterial activity of Lindera nacusua (D. Don) Merr.

Guo-Qing Wei; Lin Kong; Jia-Sui Zhang; Chaoying Ma; Xiaoqing Wu; Xueru Li; He-Zhong Jiang

Abstract This study represents the first report on the chemical composition and biological activity of the essential oils from the leaves of Lindera nacusua (D. Don) Merr. Twenty-two compounds were identified and quantified, and the major components of the oil were Caryophyllene oxide (8.79%), Hexahydrofarnesyl acetone (6.83%), β-Selinene (5.02%), Neophytadiene (4.53%), Palmitic acid (4.42%), Phytol (4.36%), α-Copaene (3.89%), 4a,5,8,8a-β-Tetrahydro-2,4,5-trimethyl-1,4-naphthalindione (3.83%), α-Cadinol (3.17%), Bulnesol (2.65%) and 1,4-Dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl) azulene (2.38%). The in vitro antibacterial activities of the essential oils were evaluated by the disc diffusion method. The inhibition zones against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans were 23.7 and 23 mm. So the essential oil of L. nacusua showed potent antibacterial activity and potential high selectivity against S. aureus and C. albicans. Graphical abstract


Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention | 2014

Antitumor constituents from Anthriscus sylvestris (L.) Hoffm.

Hui Chen; He-Zhong Jiang; Yong-Chao Li; Guo-Qing Wei; Yun Geng; Chaoying Ma

Bioassay-guided chemical investigation of the roots of Anthriscus sylvestris (L.) Hoffm. resulted in the isolation of nine compounds, whose structures were determined by spectroscopic methods. Compound 1 was isolated from this plant for the first time and compounds 3 and 9 were first found from this genus. Different polar fractions of A. sylvestris extract and compounds 1, 6-8 and 9 were evaluated for antitumor activities against HepG2 (human hepatocellular carcinoma), MG-63 (human osteosarcoma cells), B16 (melanoma cells) and HeLa (human cervical carcinoma cells) lines by the MTT method. The petroleum ether fraction of A. sylvestris extract exhibited excellent inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of 18.3 μg/ml. Among the isolates from the petroleum ether fraction, compound 7 showed significant inhibition against the growth of the four tumor cells with IC50 values ranging from 12.2-43.3 μg/ml.

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Chaoying Ma

Southwest Jiaotong University

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You-Xing Zhao

Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Guo-Qing Wei

Southwest Jiaotong University

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Peng-Cheng Wang

Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Qing-Yun Ma

Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences

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Jun Zhou

Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Hui Chen

Southwest Jiaotong University

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Jiang-Miao Hu

Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Wen-Juan Liang

Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Jie-Ping Lei

Southwest Jiaotong University

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