Triterpenoids in Gypsophila trichotoma Wend.

A new triterpeniod saponin 3-O-β-arabinopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-[β-galactopyranosyl-(1 → 2)]-β-glucuronopyranosyl gypsogenin (1), together with the known saponin 3-O-β-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-[β-galactopyranosyl-(1 → 2)]-β-glucuronopyranosyl gypsogenin (2), and three known triterpenes gypsogenic acid (3), quillaic acid (4) and gypsogenin (5) were isolated from the roots of Gypsophila trichotoma Wend. (Caryophyllaceae). Their structures were elucidated by chemical and spectral methods. Cytotoxic activity of compounds 1 and 2 were tested against seven human cancer cell lines. Compound 1 showed cytotoxic activity against all of them, while compound 2 only against two cell lines.     

Chemical constituents from Saussurea cordifolia

Thirty-six naturally occurring compounds, including four C₁₀-acetylenic glycosides and a lignan, were isolated from the whole plants of Saussurea cordifolia. Their structures were elucidated by means of spectroscopic and chemical methods to be 4,6-decadiyne-1-O-β-d-apiofuranosyl-(1 → 6)-β-d-glucopyranoside (1), 4,6-decadiyne-1-O-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 6)-β-d-glucopyranoside (2), (8E)-decaene-4, 6-diyn-1-O-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 6)-β-d-glucopyranoside (3), (8Z)-decaene-4,6-diyn-1-O-β-d-apiofuranosyl-(1 → 6)-β-d-glucopyranoside (4), and (2R, 3S, 4S)-4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-2-(5-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-tetrahydrofuran-3-ol (5).     

New cytotoxic steroidal saponins from Cestrum parqui

Two new steroidal saponins, 25(R)-3β [(O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-O-[β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-galactopyranosyl)oxy]-5α, 15β, 22R, 25R-spirostan-3,15-diol (1, named parquispiroside) and 25R-26-[(β-d-glucopyranosyl)Oxy]-(3β [(O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-O-[β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-galactopyranosyl)oxy], 5α, 15β, 22R, 25R)-furostane-3,15,22-triol (2, named parquifuroside), along with the known saponins, capsicoside D (3) and 22-OMe-capsicoside D (4) and the known glycoside, benzyl primeveroside (5), were isolated from the leaves of Cestrum parqui. The structures of these compounds were elucidated by careful analysis of 1D and 2D NMR spectra and ESIMS data. Parquispiroside (1) exhibited moderate inhibition of Hela, HepG2, U87, and MCF7 cell lines with IC₅₀ values in the range of 3.3–14.1 μM.     

Chemical constituents from Tribulus terrestris and screening of their antioxidant activity

Two oligosaccharides (1, 2) and a stereoisomer of di-p-coumaroylquinic acid (3) were isolated from the aerial parts of Tribulus terrestris along with five known compounds (4–8). The structures of the compounds were established as O-β-d-fructofuranosyl-(2 → 6)-α-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 6)-β-d-fructofuranosyl-(2 → 6)-β-d-fructofuranosyl-(2 → 1)-α-d-glucopyranosyl-(6 → 2)-β-d-fructofuranoside (1), O-α-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-α-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-α-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-β-d-fructofuranoside (2), 4,5-di-p-cis-coumaroylquinic acid (3) by different spectroscopic methods including 1D NMR (¹H, ¹³C and DEPT) and 2D NMR (COSY, TOCSY, HMQC and HMBC) experiments as well as ESI-MS analysis. This is the first report for the complete NMR spectral data of the known 4,5-di-p-trans-coumaroylquinic acid (4).The antioxidant activity represented as DPPH free radical scavenging activity was investigated revealing that the di-p-coumaroylquinic acid derivatives possess potent antioxidant activity so considered the major constituents contributing to the antioxidant effect of the plant.     

New oleanane saponins from Schefflera kwangsiensis

Four new oleanane-type triterpenoid saponins, schefflesides I–L (1–4), were isolated from the aerial parts of Schefflera kwangsiensis. Their structures were established as oleanolic acid 3-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl (1 → 2) [α-l-arabinopyranosyl (1 → 4)]-β-d-(6-O-methyl) glucuronopyranoside (1), 22α-hydroxyoleanolic acid 3-O-α-l-arabinopyranosyl (1 → 4)-β-d-glucuronopyranoside (2), hederagenin 3-O-α-l-arabinopyranosyl (1 → 4)-β-d-glucuronopyranoside (3) and oleanolic acid 28-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl (1 → 2)-β-d-glucuronopyranosyl ester (4) by spectroscopic analyses (HRESIMS, 1D and 2D NMR) and chemical methods.     

Acylated pregnane glycosides from Caralluma quadrangula

In a previous study, the methanolic extract as well as the chloroform fraction of the aerial parts of Caralluma quadrangula (Forssk.) N.E.Br. indigenous to Saudi Arabia showed significant in vitro cytotoxic activity against breast cancer (MCF7) cell line. In a biologically-guided fractionation approach, four acylated pregnane glycosides were isolated from the chloroform fraction of C. quadrangula. The structures of the isolated compounds were elucidated by the analysis of their MS and NMR data. The compounds were identified as 12,20-di-O-benzoylboucerin 3-O-β-d-digitoxopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-canaropyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-cymaropyranoside (1), 12,20-di-O-benzoylboucerin 3-O-β-d-cymaropyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-canaropyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-cymaropyranoside (2), 12,20-di-O-benzoylboucerin 3-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-digitoxopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-canaropyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-cymaropyranoside (3) and 12,20-di-O-benzoyl-3β,5α,12β,14β,20-pentahydroxy-(20R)-pregn-6-ene 3-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-digitoxopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-canaropyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-cymaropyranoside (4). The isolated compounds were tested for their cytotoxic activity against breast cancer (MCF7) cell line.     

Two new penterpenoid saponins and a new diterpenoid glycoside from Hemsleya chinensis

Two new penterpenoid saponins, hemsloside-Ma4 (1) hemsloside-Ma5 (2), and a new diterpenoid glycoside, hemsloside-Ma6 (3), were isolated from the rhizomes of Hemsleya chinensis. By detailed analysis of the NMR spectra and chemical methods, the structures of new compounds were determined to be 3-O-β-l-arabinopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-O-(6′-methyl ester)-β-d-glucuropyranosyl-oleanolic acid-28-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 6)-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (1), 3-O-β-l-arabinopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-O-(6′-methyl ester)-β-d-glucuropyranosyl-oleanolic acid-28-O-β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 6)-O-β-d-glucopy-ranoside (2), and 13ϵ-hydroxylabda-8(17), 14-dien-18-oic acid-18-O-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-O-α-l-rhamnopyranoside (3). Diterpenoid-type compound (3) was isolated from Hemsleya genus for the first time.     

Phenylethanoid glycosides from the leaves of Magnolia hodgsonii

Three new phenylethanoid glycosides, 2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl 1-O-β-d-allopyranoside (hodgsonialloside A, 1), 2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl 1-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-allopyranoside (hodgsonialloside B, 2) and 2-(3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl 1-O-β-d-allopyranoside (hodgsonialloside C, 3) were isolated from the leaves of Magnolia hodgsonii in addition to six known compounds, tyrosol 4-O-β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 6)-β-d-glucopyranoside (4), kaempferol 3-O-neohesperidoside (5), kaempferol 3-O-rutinoside (6), kaempferol 3-O-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-[α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 6)]-β-d-glucopyranoside (7), (+)-syringaresinol O-β-d-glucopyranoside (8), and oblongionoside C (9). The structure elucidation of these compounds was based on analyses of physical and spectroscopic data including 1D and 2D NMR experiments.     

Triterpenoid saponins and C-glycosyl flavones from stem bark of Erythrina abyssinica Lam and their cytotoxic effects.

Six new compounds including two oleanane-type triterpenoid saponins (1, 2) and four C-glycosyl flavones (3–6), along with a known saponin (7), three di-C-glycosyl flavones (8–10) and a glycosyl auronol (11), were isolated from the stem bark of Erythrina abyssinica Lam. The structures of the new compounds, identified as 3-O-[α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-β-d-galactopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-β-d-glucuronopyranosyl]-22-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl sophoradiol (1), 3-O-[α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-β-d-glucuronopyranosyl]-22-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl sophoradiol (2), 6-C-β-glucopyranosyl-8-C-β-quinovopyranosyl apigenin (3), 6-C-β-quinovopyranosyl-8-C-β-glucopyranosyl apigenin (4), 8-C-[6″-O-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1‴ → 6″)]-β-glucopyranosyl 7,4′-dihydroxyflavone (5) and 8-C-[6″-O-β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1‴ → 6″)]-β-glucopyranosyl 7,4′-dihydroxyflavone (6), were determined by comprehensive spectroscopic analysis, including 1D and 2D NMR techniques, mass spectrometry and acid hydrolysis. These new compounds together with the known saponins 7 were evaluated for their cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 (estrogen dependent) and MDA-MB-231 (estrogen independent) cell lines. The new saponin 2 exhibited the highest cytotoxic activity among tested compounds, exerting a selective inhibitory effect against the proliferation of MCF-7 cells, with lower IC₅₀ value (12.90 μM) than that of the positive control, resveratrol (13.91 μM). Structure–activity relationship of these compounds is also discussed.     

New acyclic sesquiterpenoid derivatives and a monoterpene disaccharide from Dichondra repens Forst.

A new highly oxygenated acyclic sesquiterpenoid (2E, 6E)-8,10,11-trihydroxyl-7,11-dimethyl-3-hydroxymethyl-2,6-dodecadienoic acid (1) and its glucoside (2), together with a new pinane monoterpene disaccharide glucoside 6,6-dimethyl-2-methlenebicyclo [3.1.1]hept-3-O-(6-O-apiofuranosyl)-β-d-glucopyranoside (3) were isolated from hydrophilic extract of Dichondra repens. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analyses and chemical methods. The three compounds did not show any cytotoxic activity (IC50 > 20 μM) against two human lung cancer cell lines (NCI-H661 and A549).     

Four new triterpenoidal saponins from Ilex cornuta and their cytotoxic activities

Four new triterpenoidal saponins (1–4), oleanolic acid 3β-O-α-l-arabinopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-β-d-glucuronopyranoside-6-O-butyl ester (1), oleanolic acid 3β-O-[α-l-arabinopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-β-d-glucuronopyranoside-6-O-butyl ester]-28-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (2), 19α-hydroxy oleanolic acid 3β-O-β-d-glucuronopyranoside-6-O-methyl ester (3), and 19α-hydroxy urs-12-en-28-oic acid 3β-O-α-l-arabinopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-β-d-glucuronopyranoside-6-O-methyl ester (4) were isolated from the roots of Ilex cornuta. Their structures were determined by means of extensive spectroscopic analyses (IR, ESIMS, HRESIMS, 1D and 2D NMR). Compounds 1–9 were tested for their cytotoxic activities by MTT assay, and 1, 3, 5 and 6 showed moderate cytotoxic activities against HeLa, SMMC-7721, and HL-60 human tumor cell lines.     

A furan-2-carbonyl C-glucoside and an alkyl glucoside from the parasitic plant,Dendrophthoe pentandra

A new furan-2-carbonyl C-(6′-O-galloyl)-β-glucopyranoside (scleropentaside F, 1) and a new alkyl glucoside [butane-2,3-diol 2-(6′-O-galloyl)-O-β-glucopyranoside, 2] were isolated from the entire hemi-parasitic plant, Dendrophthoe pentandra growing on Tectona grandis together with ten known compounds including, benzyl-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (3), benzyl-O-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 6)-β-d-glucopyranoside (4), benzyl-O-β-d-apiofuranosyl-(1 → 6)-β-d-glucopyranoside (5), methyl gallate 3-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (6), methyl gallate 3-O-(6′-O-galloyl)-β-d-glucopyranoside (7), (+)-catechin (8), procyanidin B-1 (9) and procyanidin B-3 (10), bridelionoside A (11), and kiwiionoside (12). In addition, compounds 1, 3–9 were isolated from this species growing on the different host, Mangifera indica. The structure elucidations were based on physical data and spectroscopic evidence including 1D and 2D experiments.     

Steroidal saponins from Tribulus terrestris

Five new steroidal saponins were isolated from the fruits of Tribulus terrestris. Their structures were fully established by spectroscopic and chemical analysis as (23S,25S)-5α-spirostane-24-one-3β,23-diol-3-O-{α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-O-[β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 4)]-β-d-galactopyranoside} (1), (24S,25S)-5α-spirostane-3β,24-diol-3-O-{α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-O-[β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 4)]-β-d-galactopyranoside} (2), 26-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(25R)-5α-furostan-2α,3β,22α,26-tetraol-3-O-{β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-galactopyranoside} (3), 26-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(25R)-5α-furostan-20(22)-en-2α,3β,26-triol-3-O-{β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-galactopyranoside} (4), and 26-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(25S)-5α-furostan-12-one-22-methoxy-3β,26-diol-3-O-{α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-O-[β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 4)]-β-d-galactopyranoside} (5). The isolated compounds were evaluated for cytostatic activity against HL-60 cells.     

Rheediinosides A and B,two antiproliferative and antioxidant triterpene saponins from Entada rheedii

Two triterpenoid saponins have been isolated from the seed kernels of Entada rheedii. Their structures have been established using 1D- and 2D-NMR and mass spectrometry as 3-O-β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-O-α-l-arabinopyranosyl-(1 → 6)-2-acetylamino-2-deoxy-β-d-glucopyranosylentagenic acid 28-O-β-apiofuranosyl-(1 → 3)-β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-β-d-glucopyranoside (Rheediinoside A, 1) and 3-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-O-[β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-α-l-arabinopyranosyl-(1 → 6)]-2-acetylamino-2-deoxy-β-d-glucopyranosylentagenic acid 28-O-β-apiofuranosyl-(1 → 3)-β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-β-d-glucopyranoside (Rheediinoside B, 2). Compounds 1 and 2 were tested for their antiproliferative activity against T98G, A431, PC3 and B16-F1 cell lines, and further for their antioxidant properties. Moderate cytotoxic potency and antioxidant properties were found for these compounds whereas Rheediinoside B was in all assays more active than Rheediinoside A.     

New oleanane-type saponins: Leptocarposide B-D,from Ludwigia leptocarpa (Onagraceae)

Three new oleanane-type saponins, leptocarposide B-D (1–3), were isolated from the whole plant of Ludwigia leptocarpa (Nutt.) Hara, together with ten known compounds 4–13.The structures of these compounds were determined by interpretation of their spectral data, mainly HR-TOFESIMS, 1D-NMR (¹H, ¹³C) and 2D-NMR (¹H–¹H COSY, HSQC, HMBC, and NOESY), and by comparison with the literature data. The structures of the new compounds were established as 28-O-β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-[α-l-arabinopyranosyl-(1 → 3)]-4-O-(3′-hydroxybutanoyloxy-3-hydroxybutanoyloxy)-β-d-fucopyranosyl zanhic acid (1); 3-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-28-O-β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-4-O-(3′-hydroxybutanoyloxy-3-hydroxybutanoyloxy)-β-d-fucopyranosyl medicagenic acid (2); 3-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-β-d-glucopyranosyl-28-O-β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 4)-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-[α-l- arabinopyranosyl-(1 → 3)]-4-O-(3′-hydroxybutanoyloxy-3-hydroxybutanoyloxy)-β-d-fucopyranosyl zanhic acid (3).     

New triterpene saponins from the seed cake of Camellia Oleifera and their cytotoxic activity

Two new oleanane-type triterpene saponins, identified as 16α-hydroxy-22-O-angeloyl-23-formyl-28,31-dihydroxymethylene-olean-12-ene-3β-O-{β-d-galactopyranosyl-(1 → 2)[β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-α-l-arabinopyranosyl(1 → 3)]-β-d-glucopyranosiduronic acid} (oleiferasaponin B₁, 1) and 22-O-hydrocinnamoyl-23-formyl-28-dihydroxymethylene-olean-12-ene-3β-O-{β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 2)[β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-α-l-arabinopyranosyl(1 → 3)]-β-d-glucopyranosiduronic acid} (oleiferasaponin B₂, 2), were isolated from the seed cake of Camellia oleifera Abel. Their structures were established by extensive 1D- and 2D-NMR experiments along with TOF-MS analysis and acid hydrolysis. The cytotoxicity of the isolated compounds was evaluated in four human carcinoma cell lines: A 549, SK-OV-3, SK-MEL-2 and HCT15. Both compounds 1 and 2 exhibited significantly cytotoxic activity with IC₅₀ values of 18.5 μM (A549), 11.3 μM (SK-OV-3), 13.9 μM (SK-MEL-2) and 1.6 μM (HCT15) for 1 and IC₅₀ values of 8.4 μM (A549), 6.3 μM (SK-OV-3), 9.2 μM (SK-MEL-2) and 0.8 μM (HCT15) for 2. In addition, compound 2 showed more effective cytotoxic activity than compound 1.     

Acylated flavonol pentaglycosides from Baphia nitida leaves

Two new acylated flavonol pentaglycosides were isolated from the butanolic extract of Baphia nitida leaves by Sephadex LH-20 and preparative HPLC. Structural elucidation of kaempferol 3-O-β-d-xylopyranosyl(1 → 3)-(4-O-E-p-coumaroyl-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl(1 → 2))[β-d-glucopyranosyl(1 → 6)]-β-d-galactopyranoside-7-O-α-l-rhamnopyranoside (1) and kaempferol 3-O-β-d-xylopyranosyl(1 → 3)-(4-O-Z-p-coumaroyl-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl(1 → 2))[β-d-glucopyranosyl(1 → 6)]-β-d-galactopyranoside-7-O-α-l-rhamnopyranoside (2) was achieved using UV, NMR, and mass spectrometry, indicating the presence of trans or cis isomers of p-coumaric acid moiety in these novel structures. The antioxidant activity of the two compounds was assessed in the peroxynitrite assay.     

Two new guaiane sesquiterpenes from Datura metel L. with anti-inflammatory activity

Chemical investigation of an acidic methanol extract of the whole plants of Datura metel resulted in the isolation of two new guainane sesquiterpenes, 1β,5α,7β-guaiane-4β,10α,11-triol (1) and 1α,5α,7α-11-guaiene-2α,3β,4α,10α,13-pentaol (2), along with eight known compounds: pterodontriol B (3), disciferitriol (4), scopolamine (5), kaempferol 3-O-β-d-glucosyl(1 → 2)-β-d-galactoside 7-O-β-d-glucoside (6), kaempferol 3-O-β-glucopyranosyl(1 → 2)-β-glucopyranoside-7-O-α-rhamnopyranoside (7), pinoresinol 4′′-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (8), (7R,8S,7′S,8′R)-4,9,4′,7′-tetrahydroxy-3,3′-dimethoxy-7,9′-epoxy-lignan-4-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (9), and (7S,8R,7′S,8′S)-4,9,4′,7′-tetrahydroxy-3,3′-dimethoxy-7,9′-epoxylignan-4-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (10). Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic methods, including 1D and 2D NMR and MS spectra. Compounds 2-4 and 6-10 were shown to have modest anti-inflammatory effects through inhibition of NO production in LPS-stimulated BV cells.     

Flavonol triglycosides of leaves from Maytenus robusta with acetylcholinesterase inhibition

Although Maytenus robusta aqueous infusions of leaves are used in Brazilian traditional medicine for stomach disease treatment, only a few chemical studies of this species are found in literature. The phytochemical investigation of methanol extract from M. robusta leaves yielded the known compound kaempferol (3) and two new flavonol glycosides: kaempferol-3-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-β-d-glucopyranoside (1) and quercetin-3-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-β-d-glucopyranoside (2). The chemical structures of 1 and 2 were elucidated by 1D/2D NMR, ESI–MS and ESI–MS² spectral data. It is the first time flavonoids have been reported from M. robusta. Flavonols 1 and 2 showed 66% and 80% acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition, compared to 93% of the standard eserine, by the Ellman’s method. These substances are one of the few active flavonols linked to a trisaccharide chain in the literature presenting this activity, and contribute to the screening for new types of natural AChE inhibitors.     

Cycloartane glycosides from Astragalus gombo

Six new cycloartane-type triterpene glycosides named 3-O-[β-d-glucopyranosyl(1 → 2)-β-d-xylopyranosyl]-3β,16β,23(R),24(R),25-pentahydroxycycloartane (1), 3-O-[β-d-glucopyranosyl(1 → 2)-β-d-xylopyranosyl]-3β,16β,23(R),24(R)-tetrahydroxy-25-dehydrocycloartane (2), 3-O-[β-d-xylopyranosyl]-6α-acetoxy-23α-methoxy-16β,23(R)-epoxy-24,25,26,27-tetranorcycloartane (3), 3-O-[β-d-xylopyranosyl]-6α-acetoxy-23α-butoxy-16β,23(R)-epoxy-24,25,26,27-tetranorcycloartane (4), 3-O-[β-d-glucopyranosyl(1 → 2)]-β-d-xylopyranosyl]-6α-acetoxy-23α-methoxy-16β,23(R)-epoxy-24,25,26,27-tetranorcycloartane (5), 3-O-[β-d-glucopyranosyl(1 → 2)]-β-d-xylopyranosyl]-23α-methoxy-16β,23(R)-epoxy-4,25,26,27-tetranorcycloartane (6), in addition to three known secondary metabolites consisting of another cycloartane triterpene glycoside and two flavonol glycosides, were isolated from the aerial parts of Astragalus gombo Coss. & Dur. (Fabaceae). The structures of the isolated compounds were established by spectroscopic methods, including 1D and 2D-NMR, mass spectrometry and comparison with literature data.