异甾体生物碱类化合物及药理活性研究进展

异甾体生物碱类结构多变,药理活性多样,主要分布于百合科贝母属和藜芦属植物中。近十五年内共报道了80个新发现的异甾体生物碱类成分,药理活性涉及抗炎、镇痛、降压、平喘、抗血栓、胆碱酯酶抑制、抗病毒和抗肿瘤等作用。本文综述了2006至2020年间该类化合物的植物来源、化学结构及药理活性,并对该类化合物的未来研究探索进行了讨论与展望。     

目前处于临床研究的抗肿瘤活性海洋天然产物

人们从海洋生物中分离出数万种包括萜类、甾类、多肽、聚醚类、大环内酯类、生物碱类等具有活性的化合物,目前有近二十种抗肿瘤活性化合物正处于临床研究。     

海洋微生物来源的甾体化合物及其生物活性研究进展

海洋微生物因其特殊的生存环境,使其具有独特的代谢途径和机体防御机制,从而能产生许多结构特殊、活性显著的化合物,被认为是最具开发前景的新药源。目前来源于海洋微生物的活性物质主要包括生物碱类、大环内酯类、肽类、甾体类、萜类、聚酮类、糖苷类等。本文综述了近年来从海洋放线菌、海洋真菌、海洋细菌以及海洋微藻中分离得到的具有生物活性的甾体化合物。     

具抗癌活性的菲并吲哚里西丁类生物碱构效关系及不对称全合成研究进展

菲并吲哚里西丁类生物碱最引人瞩目的生物活性是抗肿瘤活性,本文对这类天然小分子化合物的构效关系和主要不对称全合成路线做了综述,以期为有机化学工作者开发高抗癌活性的菲并吲哚里西啶类生物碱提供参考。     

昆虫共生菌的次级代谢产物研究进展

微生物与昆虫的共生是一种普遍现象,昆虫种类繁多,与昆虫共生的微生物也多种多样。昆虫共生菌是活性次生代谢产物的重要来源。本文对自2008年以来已报道的177个昆虫共生菌的次级代谢产物进行了统计和分析,结果表明:61.6%的化合物为新天然产物(生物碱类新化合物最多),其中,约75%的新化合物来源于昆虫共生真菌,25%来源于细菌;醌酮类化合物是昆虫共生菌源天然产物的主要结构类型,占23.2%;47.5%的化合物具有显著的抗肿瘤、抗菌、除草和抗氧化等生物活性,且化合物中的主要活性类型是抗菌和抗肿瘤活性,活性范围覆盖面最广的结构类型是生物碱类。以上结果表明昆虫共生菌的次级代谢产物是先导性化合物的重要来源且具有丰富的生物活性类型。本文以天然产物的结构分类为切入点,结合其研究菌株来源、生物活性等进行综述,旨在为充分挖掘昆虫共生菌次级代谢产物提供重要参考。     

天然药物中抗HIV活性成分研究进展

天然产物往往具有独特的化学结构,是发现新药或药物先导物的重要途径之一.目前,从天然药物中发现了多种结构类型的具有抗HIV活性的化合物,如多糖类、生物碱类、香豆素类、黄酮类、木脂素类、醌类、酚酸类、萜类等,并且其作用机制并不局限于抑制逆转录酶或蛋白酶,可在HIV复制周期的各个环节发挥作用,本文按天然产物的结构类型进行归纳,综述了近年来源自天然药物的抗HIV活性成分研究进展,总结了的151个具有抗HIV活性的天然产物结构及其活性测试数据,以期为从天然化学成分中寻找、发现并研究开发有效的抗艾滋病药物提供线索.     

思茅山橙根中生物碱类成分及其抗肿瘤活性研究北大核心CSCD

采用多种色谱法从思茅山橙根部分的生物碱粗提物分离得到10个生物碱类化合物,利用波谱等方法对其结构进行鉴定,包括3种不同的生物碱骨架结构,分别为喹啉型生物碱:melodinhenine D(1)、melaxilline A(2)、11-methoxytabersonine(3)、meloscandonine(4)、melodinine T(5);白坚木型生物碱:venalstonidine(6)、vandrikidine(7);长春曼胺型生物碱:14,15-dehydrovincine (8)、14,15-dehydro-16-epi-vincamine (9)、△14-vincanol(10)。除化合物1,5和8外,其余化合物均首次从思茅山橙中分离得到。采用MTT法对分离所得的化合物进行体外抗人乳腺癌细胞MCF-7活性测试,结果显示化合物3表现出显著的细胞毒活性,其IC_(50)值为23. 4μM。     

思茅山橙根中生物碱类成分及其抗肿瘤活性研究

采用多种色谱法从思茅山橙根部分的生物碱粗提物分离得到10个生物碱类化合物,利用波谱等方法对其结构进行鉴定,包括3种不同的生物碱骨架结构,分别为喹啉型生物碱:melodinhenine D(1)、melaxilline A(2)、11-methoxytabersonine(3)、meloscandonine(4)、melodinine T(5);白坚木型生物碱:venalstonidine(6)、vandrikidine(7);长春曼胺型生物碱:14,15-dehydrovincine (8)、14,15-dehydro-16-epi-vincamine (9)、△14-vincanol(10)。除化合物1,5和8外,其余化合物均首次从思茅山橙中分离得到。采用MTT法对分离所得的化合物进行体外抗人乳腺癌细胞MCF-7活性测试,结果显示化合物3表现出显著的细胞毒活性,其IC_(50)值为23. 4μM。     

黄皮种子中酰胺类生物碱及其杀线虫活性研究

为了解黄皮种子中的酰胺类生物碱及其杀线虫活性,运用多种色谱学及波谱学方法分离并鉴定了10个酰胺类生物碱,分别为:N-甲基桂皮酰胺(1),clausenalansamide A(2),3-dehydroxy-3-methoxyl-clausenalansamide A(3),clausenalansamide B(4),黄皮新肉桂酰胺B(5),N-(2-苯乙基)肉桂酰胺(6),2′-dehydroxy-2′-oxo-clausenalansamide B(7),lansamide-7(8),homoclausenamide(9),1,5-dihydro-5-hydroxy-1-methyl-3,5-diphenyl-2H-pyrrol-2-one(10)。其中,化合物3,7,10为新天然产物。首次对黄皮种子中的酰胺类生物碱2~8进行全齿复活线虫致死活性的测试,发现所测化合物均有致死活性,其中,化合物2,3,5和8有较强的致死活性,且均优于阳性对照除线磷,可为相关农药的研发提供科学依据。     

延胡索化学成分及药理活性研究进展

延胡索的化学成分及药理活性经过持续研究取得了系统的成果。本文以化学结构分类为线索重点对原小檗碱类、阿朴菲类、原阿片类、异喹啉类等69个生物碱和甾体、有机酸、黏液质、氨基酸和挥发油27个已确认结构的化合物进行归类整理。结合最新研究文献,阐述了延胡索在镇痛镇静、心血管系统作用、消化系统作用、抗肿瘤、抗炎领域的药理活性研究进展,以期为药材的进一步开发提供参考。     

Naturally occurring bioactive Cyclobutane-containing (CBC) alkaloids in fungi,fungal endophytes,and plants

This article focuses on the occurrence and biological activities of cyclobutane-containing (CBC) alkaloids obtained from fungi, fungal endophytes, and plants. Naturally occurring CBC alkaloids are of particular interest because many of these compounds display important biological activities and possess antitumour, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal, and immunosuppressive properties. Therefore, these compounds are of great interest in the fields of medicine, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and the pharmaceutical industry. Fermentation and production of CBC alkaloids by fungi and/or fungal endophytes is also discussed. This review presents the structures and describes the activities of 98 CBC alkaloids.     

Naturally occurring plant isoquinoline N-oxide alkaloids: Their pharmacological and SAR activities

The present review describes research on novel natural isoquinoline alkaloids and their N-oxides isolated from different plant species. More than 200 biological active compounds have shown confirmed antimicrobial, antibacterial, antitumor, and other activities. The structures, origins, and reported biological activities of a selection of isoquinoline N-oxides alkaloids are reviewed. With the computer program PASS some additional SAR (structure–activity relationship) activities are also predicted, which point toward new possible applications of these compounds. This review emphasizes the role of isoquinoline N-oxides alkaloids as an important source of leads for drug discovery.     

Pregnane alkaloids from Sarcococca ruscifolia and their cytotoxic activity

Six pregnane alkaloids were isolated from the root of Sarcococca ruscifolia. The structures of three new alkaloids, namely, sarcorucinine E–G (1–3), were elucidated using spectroscopic methods, while three known alkaloids, namely, epipachysamine D, pachysamine M, and sarcovagine D, were identified by comparing their spectral data with those of the compounds reported earlier. All compounds were evaluated for their inhibitory activities against multiple types of cancer cells.     

Alkaloids from Corals

Alkaloids, which are generally basic N‐containing compounds, have been found in a variety of natural sources. Recently, the interest in alkaloids from corals increased significantly due to their remarkable bioactivities. This review deals with the chemical structures and biological activities of alkaloids in corals. The literature has been covered up to June 2011, and a total of 102 alkaloids from the 51 publications are discussed and reviewed. Some of these compounds showed various biological properties, such as cytotoxic, antibacterial, insecticidal, antifouling, and other activities.     

Norditerpenoid Alkaloids from Aconitum spicatum Stapf

To search for pharmacologically and structurally interesting substances from traditional Chinese medicines, we Investigated the chemical compounds of Aconitum spicatum Stapf. Two new nordlterpenold alkaloids, namely spicatlne A （compound 1） and splcatine B （compound 2）, as well as 11 known norditerpenoid alkaloids were Isolated from the CHCIs portion of the 90% ethanol extract of the roots of A. spicatum. The structures of the alkaloids were characterized on the basis of their spectral data. One of the Isolated compounds showed significant cytotoxic activities （IC50 values 〈 200μmol/l.） against the HL-60 cell line.     

The alkaloids and other constituents from the root and stem of Aristolochia elegans

Two new aristolactams, aristolactam E (1) and aristolactam-AIIIa-6-O-beta-D-glucoside (2), three novel benzoyl benzyltetrahydroisoquinoline ether N-oxide alkaloids, aristoquinoline A (3), aristoquinoline B (4), and aristoquinoline C (5), and a new biphenyl ether, aristogin F (6), together with 62 known compounds have been isolated from the root and stem of Aristolochia elegans Mast. The structures of the new natural products were established on the basis of spectral evidence. Some of the isolated compounds were examined for their antioxidative and antityrosinase activities. Occurrence of the isoquinolones, biphenyl ethers, and benzoyl benzyltetrahydroisoquinoline ether alkaloids in the same plant indicated the definite possibility of these metabolites as biotransformation intermediates of bisbenzyltetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloids. This can be useful to solve the catabolic process of bisbenzyltetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloids.     

The biosynthesis and genetic engineering of bioactive indole alkaloids in plants

Indole alkaloids are widely distributed secondary metabolites that exhibit a broad range of pharmacological activities. They are synthesized through plant biosynthetic pathways involving complex enzyme activities and regulatory strategies. Since many compounds of indole alkaloids are structurally too complex to be manufactured economically by chemical synthesis, they have to be isolated from naturally grown or cultivated plants. Therefore, the biotechnological production of high-value plant secondary metabolites in cultivated cells or transgenic plants is potentially an attractive alternative. The present review describes the regulation of indole alkaloids biosynthesis, as well as their pharmacological functions in plants such as anti-microbes, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor. Furthermore, it discusses different strategies by which the genetic engineering of indole alkaloids biosynthesis through the reconstruction of the pathway achieves high production of specific compounds.     

Bioactivity of the compounds in genus Dysoxylum

The genus Dysoxylum is a large genus comprising of about a dozen species, distributed in India. This is the genus which is rich in compounds like terpenoids and alkaloids. The isolated compounds from the genus were reported to have interesting biological activities. This review contains the chemical structures, along with their biological activities reported in the literature.     

Further Daphniphyllum Alkaloids with Insecticidal Activity from the Bark of Daphniphyllum macropodum Miq.

Two new Daphniphyllum alkaloids, macropodumines J and K ( 1 and 2 , resp.), together with six known structurally related alkaloids, 3 – 8 , were isolated from the bark of Daphniphyllum macropodum Miq . The structures of the new compounds 1 and 2 were elucidated on the basis of a comprehensive analysis of their spectroscopic and chemical data. Macropodumine J ( 1 ) contains a CN group which is relatively rare in naturally occurring alkaloids. All isolated compounds were tested for their insecticidal activities against a number of insect species. Daphtenidine C ( 5 ) is the most active compound against Plutella xylostella. This is the first report of insecticidal properties of Daphniphyllum alkaloids.     

Bioactive monoterpene indole alkaloids from Nauclea officinalis

Two new monoterpene indole alkaloids, naucleaoffines A (1) and B (2), together with six known alkaloids (3–8), were isolated from the stems and leaves of Nauclea officinalis. The structures of 1 and 2 were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic methods and the known compounds were identified by comparisons with the data reported in literature. All isolated compounds were evaluated for their anti-inflammatory activities and anti-HIV-1 activities. Compounds 1–8 exhibited significant inhibitory activities on nitric oxide (NO) production induced by lipopolysaccharide in mouse macrophage RAW 264.7 cells in vitro with IC₅₀ values comparable to that of hydrocortisone. In addition, compounds 1–8 showed significant anti-HIV-1 activities with EC₅₀ ranged from 0.06 to 2.08 µM. These findings suggest that the discoveries of these indole alkaloids with significant anti-inflammatory activities and anti-HIV-1 activities isolated from N. officinalis could be of great importance to the development of new anti-inflammatory and anti-HIV agents.