Neolignans from Piper futokadsura and their inhibition of nitric oxide production

Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 2005 Jan;53(1):121-4. doi: 10.1248/cpb.53.121.

Abstract

From a MeOH extract of the aerial part of Piper futokadsura, the tetrahydrofuran lignans, futokadsurin A [(7S,8S,7'S,8'R)-3,4,3'-trimethoxy-4'-hydroxy-7,7'-epoxylignan], futokadsurin B [(7R,8R,7'R,8'S)-3,4-dimethoxy-3',4'-methylenedioxy-7,7'-epoxylignan], and futokadsurin C [(7R,8R,7'S,8'S)-3,4-methylenedioxy-3',4'-dimethoxy-7,7'-epoxylignan] were isolated, together with nine known neolignans. In addition, L-tryptophan, pellitorine, phytol, elemicin, and 1,2,4-trimethoxyphenyl-5-aldehyde were isolated. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated using spectroscopic methods. These lignans inhibited nitric oxide production by a murine macrophage-like cell line (RAW 264.7), which was activated by lipopolysaccharide and interferon-gamma.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Line
  • Lignans / chemistry
  • Lignans / isolation & purification*
  • Lignans / pharmacology*
  • Mice
  • Nitric Oxide / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Nitric Oxide / biosynthesis*
  • Piper*
  • Plant Components, Aerial
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry
  • Plant Extracts / isolation & purification
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology

Substances

  • Lignans
  • Plant Extracts
  • Nitric Oxide