Clerodane diterpenes from Casearia arguta that act as synergistic TRAIL sensitizers

J Nat Prod. 2010 Dec 27;73(12):2013-8. doi: 10.1021/np1004455. Epub 2010 Nov 10.

Abstract

Casearia arguta was investigated as part of the ongoing search for synergistic TRAIL (tumor necrosis factor-α-related apoptosis-inducing ligand) sensitizers. As a result of this study, argutins A-H, eight new highly oxygenated clerodane diterpenes, were isolated from the plant Casearia arguta collected in Guatemala. The modified Mosher ester method was utilized to establish the absolute configuration of argutins A and F. Each of the argutins showed varying levels of synergy with TRAIL. Argutin B showed the highest TRAIL sensitization; the synergistic effect of argutin B and TRAIL together was 3-fold greater than argutin B alone.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural

MeSH terms

  • Casearia / chemistry*
  • Diterpenes, Clerodane / chemistry
  • Diterpenes, Clerodane / isolation & purification*
  • Diterpenes, Clerodane / pharmacology*
  • Guatemala
  • Molecular Structure
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry
  • Plants, Medicinal / chemistry*
  • TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand / drug effects*

Substances

  • Diterpenes, Clerodane
  • TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand
  • argutin B