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  1. Article ; Online: Isoflavones isolated from the fruits of Ficus altissima and their anti-proliferative activities.

    Liu, Yiliang / Pu, Yajing / Shen, Liyuan / Li, Dan / Xu, Jingwen / He, Xiangjiu / Wang, Yihai

    Fitoterapia

    2024  Volume 175, Page(s) 105966

    Abstract: Ficus altissima, also known as lofty fig, is a monoecious plant from the Moraceae family commonly found in southern China. In this study, we isolated and identified one new isoflavone (1), three new hydroxycoumaronochromones (2a, 2b and 3a) and 12 known ... ...

    Abstract Ficus altissima, also known as lofty fig, is a monoecious plant from the Moraceae family commonly found in southern China. In this study, we isolated and identified one new isoflavone (1), three new hydroxycoumaronochromones (2a, 2b and 3a) and 12 known compounds from the fruits of F. altissima. Their chemical structures were determined using spectroscopic analysis methods. We also tested all the isolated compounds for their anti-proliferative activities against eight human tumour cell lines (A-549, AGS, K562, K562/ADR, HepG2, HeLa, SPC-A-1 and CNE2) using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Our experiments showed that compound 6 exhibited obvious anti-proliferative activity against the K562 cell line with an IC
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-16
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 412385-2
    ISSN 1873-6971 ; 0367-326X
    ISSN (online) 1873-6971
    ISSN 0367-326X
    DOI 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.105966
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  2. Article ; Online: Anti-inflammatory steroids from the stems of Solanum nigrum L

    Deng, Junru / Wang, Lin / Jin, Qingyu / Zeng, Jia / Xu, Jingwen / He, Xiangjiu / Wang, Yihai

    Phytochemistry. 2023 June, v. 210 p.113667-

    2023  

    Abstract: Sixteen previously undescribed steroidal sapogenins along with two known ones were isolated from the stems of Solanum nigrum L. (Solanaceae). Their structures were identified using a combination of 1D and 2D NMR, HR-ESI-MS spectroscopy, the Mosher method, ...

    Abstract Sixteen previously undescribed steroidal sapogenins along with two known ones were isolated from the stems of Solanum nigrum L. (Solanaceae). Their structures were identified using a combination of 1D and 2D NMR, HR-ESI-MS spectroscopy, the Mosher method, and X-ray diffraction analysis. Compounds 1–8 have an unusual F ring and 9–12 have a derived A ring, both of which are rare skeletons found in natural products. The biological evaluation showed that the isolated steroids exhibited inhibition of nitric oxide in the LPS-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages with IC₅₀ values from 7.4 to 41.3 μM. Further studies revealed that compounds 6 and 10 exhibited anti-inflammatory activity by blocking the nuclear translocation of NF-κB, and down-regulating the expression of iNOS, COX-2, IL-1β, and IL-6 in a concentration-dependent manner. These results suggest that the stems of S. nigrum may serve as a source of anti-inflammatory agents for use in healthy or medicinal products.
    Keywords Solanum nigrum ; X-ray diffraction ; anti-inflammatory activity ; biological assessment ; interleukin-6 ; macrophages ; nitric oxide ; plant biochemistry ; sapogenins ; spectroscopy ; Solanum nigrum L. ; Solanaceae ; steroid ; 23,26-epoxyfurostanoids ; 4-oxa-A-homo-5α-spirostan-3-one ; anti-inflammatory
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-06
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 208884-8
    ISSN 1873-3700 ; 0031-9422
    ISSN (online) 1873-3700
    ISSN 0031-9422
    DOI 10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113667
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  3. Article ; Online: Anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory eudesmanolides from the flowers of Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski

    Zhang, Bei / Wang, Lutong / Wang, Lin / Wang, Yihai / Xu, Jingwen / He, Xiangjiu

    Phytochemistry. 2023 June, v. 210 p.113666-

    2023  

    Abstract: Twenty-six eudesmanolides including six undescribed compounds were isolated from the flowers of Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski. Their structures were elucidated based on the interpretation of spectroscopic techniques, NMR calculation, and DP4+ ... ...

    Abstract Twenty-six eudesmanolides including six undescribed compounds were isolated from the flowers of Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski. Their structures were elucidated based on the interpretation of spectroscopic techniques, NMR calculation, and DP4+ analysis. The stereochemistry of (1S,4S,5R,6S,7R,8S,9R,10S,11S)-1,4,8- trihydroxy-6-isobutyryloxy-11-methyleudesman-9,12-olide (1) was demonstrated by single crystal X-ray diffraction. All eudesmanolides were evaluated for their anti-proliferative activities against four human tumor cell lines (HepG2, HeLa, SGC-7901, and MCF-7). 1α,4β-Dihydroxy-6α-methacryloxy-8β-isobutyryloxyeudesman-9,12-olide (3) and wedelolide B (8) showed pronounced cytotoxic effects against AGS cell line with IC₅₀ values of 1.31 and 0.89 μM, respectively. Their anti-proliferative activities against AGS cells were exerted through a dose-dependent apoptosis pathway, as verified by cell and nucleus morphological assessment, clone formation assay, and Western blot analysis. Furthermore, 1α,4β,8β-trihydroxy-6β-methacryloxyeudesman-9,12-olide (2) and 1α,4β,9β-trihydroxy-6α-isobutyryloxy- 11α-13-methacryloxyprostatolide (7) performed significant inhibitory effects on lipopolysaccharide-stimulated nitric oxide production in RAW 264.7 macrophages with IC₅₀ values of 11.82 and 11.05 μM, respectively. Moreover, compounds 2 and 7 could block the nuclear translocation of NF-κB and reduce the expression of iNOS, COX-2, IL-1β, and IL-6 to exert anti-inflammatory effects. This study provides evidence for the utilization of the eudesmanolides from S. trilobata as lead compounds for further research due to their cytotoxic potential.
    Keywords Sphagneticola trilobata ; Western blotting ; X-ray diffraction ; apoptosis ; cell lines ; cytotoxicity ; dose response ; eudesmanolides ; humans ; interleukin-6 ; macrophages ; neoplasm cells ; nitric oxide ; plant biochemistry ; spectroscopy ; stereochemistry ; Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski ; Asteraceae ; Anti-proliferation ; Anti-inflammation
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-06
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 208884-8
    ISSN 1873-3700 ; 0031-9422
    ISSN (online) 1873-3700
    ISSN 0031-9422
    DOI 10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113666
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  4. Article ; Online: Total steroidal saponins from black nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.) overcome tumor multidrug resistance by inducing autophagy‐mediated cell death in vivo and in vitro

    Wang, Yi / Wang, Siyu / Xu, Jingwen / Wang, Yihai / Xiang, Limin / He, Xiangjiu

    Phytotherapy Research. 2023 July, v. 37, no. 7 p.3009-3024

    2023  

    Abstract: Multiple drug resistance (MDR) often occurs after prolonged chemotherapy, leading to refractory tumors and cancer recurrence. In this study, we demonstrated that the total steroidal saponins from Solanum nigrum L. (SN) had broad‐spectrum cytotoxic ... ...

    Abstract Multiple drug resistance (MDR) often occurs after prolonged chemotherapy, leading to refractory tumors and cancer recurrence. In this study, we demonstrated that the total steroidal saponins from Solanum nigrum L. (SN) had broad‐spectrum cytotoxic activity against various human leukemia cancer cell lines, especially in adriamycin (ADR)‐sensitive and resistant K562 cell lines. Moreover, SN could effectively inhibit the expression of ABC transporter in K562/ADR cells in vivo and in vitro. In vivo, by establishing K562/ADR xenograft tumor model, we demonstrated that SN might overcome drug resistance and inhibit the proliferation of tumors by regulating autophagy. In vitro, the increased LC3 puncta, the expression of LC3‐II and Beclin‐1, and the decreased expression of p62/SQSTM1 in SN‐treated K562/ADR and K562 cells demonstrated autophagy induced by SN. Moreover, using the autophagy inhibitors or transfecting the ATG5 shRNA, we confirmed that autophagy induced by SN was a key factor in overcoming MDR thereby promoting cell death in K562/ADR cells. More importantly, SN‐induced autophagy through the mTOR signaling pathway to overcome drug resistance and ultimately induced autophagy‐mediated cell death in K562/ADR cells. Taken together, our findings suggest that SN has the potential to treat multidrug‐resistant leukemia.
    Keywords ABC transporters ; Solanum nigrum ; autophagy ; cancer recurrence ; cytotoxicity ; doxorubicin ; drug therapy ; humans ; leukemia ; models ; multiple drug resistance ; neoplasm cells ; phytotherapy ; research ; steroid saponins ; xenotransplantation
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-07
    Size p. 3009-3024.
    Publishing place John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note JOURNAL ARTICLE
    ZDB-ID 639136-9
    ISSN 1099-1573 ; 0951-418X
    ISSN (online) 1099-1573
    ISSN 0951-418X
    DOI 10.1002/ptr.7796
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  5. Article ; Online: S-20, a steroidal saponin from the berries of black nightshade, exerts anti-multidrug resistance activity in K562/ADR cells through autophagic cell death and ERK activation.

    Wang, Yi / Xu, Jingwen / Wang, Yihai / Xiang, Limin / He, Xiangjiu

    Food & function

    2022  Volume 13, Issue 4, Page(s) 2200–2215

    Abstract: Multidrug resistance (MDR) is a major cause of chemotherapy failure. Adriamycin (ADR) has been widely used to treat cancer, however, as a substrate of the adenosine triphosphate binding cassette (ABC) transporter, it is easy to develop drug resistance ... ...

    Abstract Multidrug resistance (MDR) is a major cause of chemotherapy failure. Adriamycin (ADR) has been widely used to treat cancer, however, as a substrate of the adenosine triphosphate binding cassette (ABC) transporter, it is easy to develop drug resistance during the treatment. Here, we demonstrated that steroidal saponin S-20 isolated from the berries of black nightshade has comparable cytotoxicity in ADR-sensitive and resistant K562 cell lines. Autophagy is generally considered to be a protective mechanism to mediate MDR during treatment. However, we found that S-20-induced cell death in K562/ADR is associated with autophagy. We further explored the underlying mechanisms and found that S-20 induces caspase-dependent apoptosis in ADR-sensitive and resistant K562 cell lines. Most importantly, S-20-induced autophagy activates the ERK pathway and then inhibits the expression of drug resistance protein, which is the main reason to overcome K562/ADR resistance, rather than apoptosis. Taken together, our findings emphasize that S-20 exerts anti-multidrug resistance activity in K562/ADR cells through autophagic cell death and ERK activation, which may be considered as an effective strategy.
    MeSH term(s) Cell Death/drug effects ; Drug Resistance, Multiple/drug effects ; Drug Resistance, Neoplasm/drug effects ; Fruit ; Humans ; Inhibitory Concentration 50 ; K562 Cells/drug effects ; MAP Kinase Signaling System/drug effects ; Saponins/pharmacology ; Saponins/therapeutic use ; Solanum nigrum
    Chemical Substances Saponins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2612033-1
    ISSN 2042-650X ; 2042-6496
    ISSN (online) 2042-650X
    ISSN 2042-6496
    DOI 10.1039/d1fo03191k
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  6. Article ; Online: Antiproliferative piperidine alkaloids from the leaves of Alocasia macrorrhiza.

    Deng, Wenjie / Shen, Liyuan / Zeng, Jia / Gao, Jianxin / Luo, Jiachun / Xu, Jingwen / Wang, Yihai / He, Xiangjiu

    Phytochemistry

    2024  Volume 222, Page(s) 114069

    Abstract: Seventeen piperidine alkaloids, including 15 previously undescribed 2-substituted-6-(9-phenylnonyl)-piperidine-3,4-diol alkaloids and a previously undescribed 2-substituted-6-(9-phenylnonyl)-piperidine-3-ol alkaloid, were isolated from the leaves of ... ...

    Abstract Seventeen piperidine alkaloids, including 15 previously undescribed 2-substituted-6-(9-phenylnonyl)-piperidine-3,4-diol alkaloids and a previously undescribed 2-substituted-6-(9-phenylnonyl)-piperidine-3-ol alkaloid, were isolated from the leaves of Alocasia macrorrhiza (L.) Schott. Their planar structures and configurations were elucidated based on HR-ESI-MS, 1D and 2D NMR, Snatzke's method, modified Mosher method, single-crystal X-ray crystallography, as well as quantum chemical calculation. It was found that Δδ
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 208884-8
    ISSN 1873-3700 ; 0031-9422
    ISSN (online) 1873-3700
    ISSN 0031-9422
    DOI 10.1016/j.phytochem.2024.114069
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  7. Article ; Online: Anti-inflammatory monoterpenes from morinda (Morinda officinalis How.).

    Jiang, Yan / Chen, Lu / Zeng, Jia / Wang, Yihai / Chen, Yuanyuan / Chen, Siting / Xu, Jingwen / He, Xiangjiu

    Phytochemistry

    2024  Volume 220, Page(s) 114034

    Abstract: Morinda (Morinda officinalis How.) is widely consumed as a functional food owing to its potential to promote health. This study investigated the anti-inflammatory phytochemicals of morinda and isolated 30 monoterpenes, including 6 undescribed iridoids (1, ...

    Abstract Morinda (Morinda officinalis How.) is widely consumed as a functional food owing to its potential to promote health. This study investigated the anti-inflammatory phytochemicals of morinda and isolated 30 monoterpenes, including 6 undescribed iridoids (1, 6, 9-11 and 25), 2 undescribed acyclic monoterpenoids (28, 29), a known acyclic monoterpenoid and 21 known iridoids. Their chemical and stereo-structures were elucidated based on HR-ESI-MS, NMR,
    MeSH term(s) Morinda/chemistry ; Health Promotion ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/pharmacology ; NF-kappa B/metabolism ; Iridoids/pharmacology ; Nitric Oxide ; Lipopolysaccharides/pharmacology ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Anti-Inflammatory Agents ; NF-kappa B ; Iridoids ; Nitric Oxide (31C4KY9ESH) ; Lipopolysaccharides ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II (EC 1.14.13.39)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 208884-8
    ISSN 1873-3700 ; 0031-9422
    ISSN (online) 1873-3700
    ISSN 0031-9422
    DOI 10.1016/j.phytochem.2024.114034
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  8. Article ; Online: Total steroidal saponins from black nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.) overcome tumor multidrug resistance by inducing autophagy-mediated cell death in vivo and in vitro.

    Wang, Yi / Wang, Siyu / Xu, Jingwen / Wang, Yihai / Xiang, Limin / He, Xiangjiu

    Phytotherapy research : PTR

    2023  Volume 37, Issue 7, Page(s) 3009–3024

    Abstract: Multiple drug resistance (MDR) often occurs after prolonged chemotherapy, leading to refractory tumors and cancer recurrence. In this study, we demonstrated that the total steroidal saponins from Solanum nigrum L. (SN) had broad-spectrum cytotoxic ... ...

    Abstract Multiple drug resistance (MDR) often occurs after prolonged chemotherapy, leading to refractory tumors and cancer recurrence. In this study, we demonstrated that the total steroidal saponins from Solanum nigrum L. (SN) had broad-spectrum cytotoxic activity against various human leukemia cancer cell lines, especially in adriamycin (ADR)-sensitive and resistant K562 cell lines. Moreover, SN could effectively inhibit the expression of ABC transporter in K562/ADR cells in vivo and in vitro. In vivo, by establishing K562/ADR xenograft tumor model, we demonstrated that SN might overcome drug resistance and inhibit the proliferation of tumors by regulating autophagy. In vitro, the increased LC3 puncta, the expression of LC3-II and Beclin-1, and the decreased expression of p62/SQSTM1 in SN-treated K562/ADR and K562 cells demonstrated autophagy induced by SN. Moreover, using the autophagy inhibitors or transfecting the ATG5 shRNA, we confirmed that autophagy induced by SN was a key factor in overcoming MDR thereby promoting cell death in K562/ADR cells. More importantly, SN-induced autophagy through the mTOR signaling pathway to overcome drug resistance and ultimately induced autophagy-mediated cell death in K562/ADR cells. Taken together, our findings suggest that SN has the potential to treat multidrug-resistant leukemia.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Solanum nigrum ; Drug Resistance, Neoplasm ; Drug Resistance, Multiple ; Doxorubicin/pharmacology ; K562 Cells ; Saponins/pharmacology ; Leukemia ; Cell Death ; Autophagy
    Chemical Substances Doxorubicin (80168379AG) ; Saponins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-06
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 639136-9
    ISSN 1099-1573 ; 0951-418X
    ISSN (online) 1099-1573
    ISSN 0951-418X
    DOI 10.1002/ptr.7796
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  9. Article ; Online: Diterpenoid WT-29 isolated from Wedelia exerted anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic activities.

    Wang, Ru / Zeng, Jia / Chen, Lu / Sun, Lianlian / Wang, Yihai / Xu, Jingwen / He, Xiangjiu

    Journal of ethnopharmacology

    2023  Volume 319, Issue Pt 2, Page(s) 117265

    Abstract: Ethnopharmacological relevance: Wedelia (Sphagneticola trilobata) is a traditional anti-inflammatory herb native to tropical America. It is commonly used to treat some inflammatory related diseases clinically, such as pertussis, pharyngitis, etc. ... ...

    Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance: Wedelia (Sphagneticola trilobata) is a traditional anti-inflammatory herb native to tropical America. It is commonly used to treat some inflammatory related diseases clinically, such as pertussis, pharyngitis, etc. However, its specific anti-inflammatory mechanism is still unclear.
    Aim of the study: WT-29 (3α-angeloyloxy-9β-hydroxyent-kaura-16-en-19-oic acid) is a main bioactive diterpenoid isolated and purified from Wedelia. This study aims to explore the potential anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties of WT-29 on RAW264.7 cells stimulated with LPS and P815 cells induced by C48/80, as well as investigating their underlying molecular mechanisms.
    Methods: The anti-inflammatory mechanism of WT-29 was analyzed and predicted using network pharmacology, and then verified through experiments. The Griess reagent assay was employed to evaluate the impact of WT-29 on the generation of nitric oxide (NO) in RAW264.7 cells induced by LPS, the expression of various inflammatory cytokines and the release of histamine in cells were measured through qRT-PCR and ELISA techniques. The impact of WT-29 on the translocation of the NF-κB p65 protein to the nucleus was assessed through immunofluorescence staining. Western blot technique was utilized to investigate protein expression in inflammation, allergy, and autophagy pathways.
    Results: The study found that WT-29 can reduce the secretion of inflammatory factors (NO, iNOS, COX-2, IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-α), inhibit NF-κB activation and MAPK family phosphorylation, and induce autophagy in RAW264.7 cells stimulated with LPS. In addition, it demonstrated that WT-29 could inhibit histamine release and degranulation, as well as inhibit the MAPK family in C48/80-induced P815 cells.
    Conclusion: WT-29 isolated from Wedelia exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects mainly through NF-κB, Nrf2/Keap-1, MAPK pathways and regulating of autophagy, suggesting that it might be a potential anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agent and could be used as medicine or health benefit product.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Mice ; NF-kappa B/metabolism ; Wedelia/metabolism ; Lipopolysaccharides/pharmacology ; Anti-Allergic Agents/therapeutic use ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use ; Inflammation/drug therapy ; RAW 264.7 Cells ; Nitric Oxide/metabolism
    Chemical Substances NF-kappa B ; Lipopolysaccharides ; Anti-Allergic Agents ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents ; Nitric Oxide (31C4KY9ESH)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-30
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 134511-4
    ISSN 1872-7573 ; 0378-8741
    ISSN (online) 1872-7573
    ISSN 0378-8741
    DOI 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117265
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  10. Article ; Online: Anti-inflammatory steroids from the stems of Solanum nigrum L.

    Deng, Junru / Wang, Lin / Jin, Qingyu / Zeng, Jia / Xu, Jingwen / He, Xiangjiu / Wang, Yihai

    Phytochemistry

    2023  Volume 210, Page(s) 113667

    Abstract: Sixteen previously undescribed steroidal sapogenins along with two known ones were isolated from the stems of Solanum nigrum L. (Solanaceae). Their structures were identified using a combination of 1D and 2D NMR, HR-ESI-MS spectroscopy, the Mosher method, ...

    Abstract Sixteen previously undescribed steroidal sapogenins along with two known ones were isolated from the stems of Solanum nigrum L. (Solanaceae). Their structures were identified using a combination of 1D and 2D NMR, HR-ESI-MS spectroscopy, the Mosher method, and X-ray diffraction analysis. Compounds 1-8 have an unusual F ring and 9-12 have a derived A ring, both of which are rare skeletons found in natural products. The biological evaluation showed that the isolated steroids exhibited inhibition of nitric oxide in the LPS-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages with IC
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Mice ; Solanum nigrum/chemistry ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/pharmacology ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/metabolism ; Macrophages/metabolism ; NF-kappa B/metabolism ; Steroids/chemistry ; Lipopolysaccharides/pharmacology ; Nitric Oxide ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II/metabolism ; RAW 264.7 Cells
    Chemical Substances Anti-Inflammatory Agents ; NF-kappa B ; Steroids ; Lipopolysaccharides ; Nitric Oxide (31C4KY9ESH) ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II (EC 1.14.13.39)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 208884-8
    ISSN 1873-3700 ; 0031-9422
    ISSN (online) 1873-3700
    ISSN 0031-9422
    DOI 10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113667
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