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Guo-Wei Qin

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PubMed2006

Diterpenoids from the roots of Euphorbia fischeriana.

From the dried roots of Euphorbia fischeriana, seven new diterpenoids, 3alpha,17-dihydroxy-ent-pimara-8(14),15-diene (1), 7beta,11beta,12beta-trihydroxy-ent-abieta-8(14),13(15)-dien-16,12-olide (2), 17-acetoxyjolkinolide B (3), 13beta-hydroxy-ent-abiet-8(14)-en-7-one (4), 12-deoxyphorbaldehyde-13-acetate (5) 12-deoxyphorbaldehyde-13-hexadecacetate (6), and 12-deoxyphorbol-13-(9Z)-octadecanoate-20-acetate (7), and two known compounds, 12-deoxyphorbol-13-decanoate (8) and prostratin (9), were isolated. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analysis. The structure of compound 1 was confirmed by single-crystal X-ray crystallography. Compounds 3 and 8 exhibited potent cytotoxic activity to Ramos B cells with IC50 values of 0.023 and 0.0051 microg/mL, respectively.

Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic↗
PubMed2005

Grayanane diterpenoids from the leaves of Craiobiodendron yunnanense.

Ten new grayanane diterpenoids, craiobiotoxins I-VIII (1-8) and craiobiosides A (9) and B (10), and five known grayanane diterpenoids, grayanotoxin XVIII, lyoniol A, lyoniol B, pieristoxin H, and grayanoside B were isolated from the leaves of Craiobiodendron yunnanense (Ericaceae). The structures of 1-10 were elucidated by spectroscopic methods including various 2D NMR and X-ray crystal diffraction experiments. In biological testing of our isolates, craiobiotoxin III (3) and lyoniol B showed moderate antifeedant activity.

Diterpenes↗
PubMed2005

Dihydrochalcones from the leaves of Pieris japonica.

Six new dihydrochalcones, 3-hydroxyasebotin (5), asebogenin 2'-O-beta-D-ribohexo-3-ulopyranoside (6), 2' '-acetylasebotin (7), 3',4,5'-trihydroxy-4'-methoxydihydrochalcone 3',5'-di-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (8), and pierotins A (9) and B (10), along with four known dihydrochalcones, phloretin (1), phlorizin (2), asebogenin (3), and asebotin (4), were isolated from the leaves of Pieris japonica. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analysis including HMQC, HMBC, NOESY, and X-ray crystal diffraction. Compounds 1, 3-5, and 7-10 inhibited the proliferation of murine B cells and compounds 5 and 10 inhibited the proliferation of murine T cells in vitro significantly.

Animals↗
PubMed2005

Sesquiterpenoids from Saussurea laniceps.

Two new guaiane-type sesquiterpenoids (1 and 2) and one new eudesmane-type sesquiterpenoid (3) were isolated from Saussurea laniceps. The structures of these compounds were established by spectroscopic methods, and the absolute stereochemistry of compounds 1 and 2 was determined by Mosher's method. The immunomodulatory activities of compounds 1-3 were evaluated. Of these, compound 3 showed significant inhibition of the proliferation of murine T and B cells in vitro.

Animals↗
PubMed2005

Morphinane alkaloids with cell protective effects from Sinomenium acutum.

One new morphinane alkaloid, sinomenine N-oxide (1), and one new natural occurring morphinane alkaloid, N-demethylsinomenine (2), together with six known alkaloids, 7,8-didehydro-4-hydroxy-3,7-dimethoxymorphinan-6-ol (3), sinomenine (4), sinoacutine (5), N-norsinoacutine, acutumine, and acutumidine, were isolated from the stems of Sinomenium acutum. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analysis and chemical methods. Compounds 2, 3, and 5 have protective effects against hydrogen peroxide-induced cell injury.

Alkaloids↗
PubMed2005

A new 1,5-seco grayanotoxin from Rhododendron decorum.

A new minor 1,5-seco-5-oxo-grayanotoxin named grayanotoxin XXI (1), together with three known grayanotoxins, grayanotoxins I, IV and VIII, has been isolated from the leaves of Rhododendron decorum (Ericaceae). The structure of the new compound (1) was determined on the basis of spectroscopic data.

Diterpenes↗
PubMed2004

Flavone glucosides with immunomodulatory activity from the leaves of Pleioblastus amarus.

Three flavone glucosides, pleiosides A-C, were isolated from the leaves of Pleioblastus amarus, along with two known flavones: tricin and tricetin 3,5-dimethoxy-7-O-beta-d-glucopyranoside. Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectral studies. Pleiosides A-C were found to inhibit the proliferation of murine T and significantly stimulate the proliferation of murine B lymphocytes in vitro.

Adjuvants, Immunologic↗
PubMed2004

Diterpenoids from the flowers of Rhododendron molle.

Five new grayanane-type diterpenoids, rhodomolleins IX (1), X (2), XI (3), XII (4), and XIII (5), a new kalmane-type diterpenoid, rhodomollein XIV (6), and seven known diterpenoids, grayanotoxin II, rhodomolleins I and XIX, rhodojaponins II, III, and VI (7), and kalmanol, were isolated from the flowers of Rhododendron molle. The structures of 1-6 were elucidated by spectroscopic methods, including 1D and 2D NMR experiments.

China↗
PubMed2004

Lignans from Dendrobium chrysanthum.

A new neolignan glucoside denchyside B along with three known lignans have been isolated from the herbs of Dendrobium chrysanthum Wall. (Orchidaceae). The structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic methods.

Dendrobium↗
PubMed2004

Two new limonoids from Munronia henryi.

Two new limonoids, munronolide (1) and munronolide 21-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (2), were isolated from the whole plant of Munronia henryi (Meliaceae). Their structures have been elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic and chemical methods. The D-glucose moiety attached to C-21 position of limonoid is firstly reported.

Humans↗
PubMed2003

Diterpenoid and phenolic glycosides from the roots of Rhododendron molle.

Two new grayanane diterpenoid glucosides, rhodomosides A (1), B (2) and two new phenolic glycosides 3, 4 together with a known glucosyringic acid (5) were isolated from the roots of Rhododendron molle G. Don (Ericaceae). Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectral analysis. Compounds 3, 4 and 5 were found to inhibit the proliferation of murine B lymphocytes in vitro, while compound 3 also showed stimulatory activity on the proliferation of murine T lymphocytes in vitro.

Animals↗
PubMed2002

Alkaloids from Menispermum dauricum.

The alkaloids, dechloroacutumidine and 1-epidechloroacutumine, together with three known alkaloids, acutumidine, acutumine, and dechloroacutumine, were isolated from the rhizomes of Menispermum dauricum and their structures established by spectral and chemical methods. The cytotoxicity of each compound against the growth of human cell lines was studied, and acutumine selectively inhibited T-cell growth.

Alkaloids↗
PubMed2002

Annonaceous acetogenins from the leaves of Annona montana.

A novel Annonaceous acetogenin, montanacin F, with a new type of terminal lactone unit, was isolated from the leaves of Annona montana. Its structure was determined on the basis of spectral evidences and chemical methods, and a possible biosynthetic pathway was discussed. In addition, the cytotoxicity of montanacin F was evaluated in vitro against Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC) tumor cell lines. Furthermore, the previously isolated cytotoxic acetogenin annonacin against LLC was examined for in vivo antitumor activity with LLC tumor cells.

Animals↗
PubMed2002

Alkaloids from Stemona collinsae.

A new alkaloid, isostenine (1), together with two known ones neotuberostemonine (2) and bisdehydroneotuberostemonine (3) were isolated from the root of Stemona collinsae. Their structures were determined by various spectral methods.

Alkaloids↗
PubMed2002

Nitrotyrasacutuminine from Menispermum dauricum.

Nitrotyrasacutuminine, an unusual nitrated morphine-type alkaloid was isolated from the roots of Menispermum dauricum. Its structure was determined by various 2D spectra and chemical methods.

Alkaloids↗
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A new geranyl flavanone from Macaranga triloba.

A new geranyl flavanone, 2'-hydroxy-macarangaflavnone A (1), and a known 4',7-dihydroxy-8-methylflavan were isolated from the leaves of Macaranga triloba (Euphorbiceae). The structure of 1 was elucidated based on spectroscopic methods, including 1D and 2D NMR analysis.

Euphorbiaceae↗