Withanolides from aerial parts of Nicandra physalodes

Phytochemistry. 2017 May:137:148-155. doi: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2017.02.009. Epub 2017 Feb 16.

Abstract

Twenty withanolides, including previously unknown nicanlodes A-M, were isolated from aerial parts of Nicandra physalodes. Their structural elucidations were unambiguously achieved through interpretation of extensive spectroscopic data (NMR and HRMS) and by comparison with literature data. Nicanlodes A and B have an unusual aromatic amine moiety. The isolated compounds were evaluated for their cytotoxicity against five human cancer cell lines.

Keywords: Cytotoxicity; Nicandra physalodes; Solanaceae; Withanolides.

MeSH terms

  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Humans
  • Molecular Structure
  • Plant Components, Aerial / chemistry
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry
  • Solanaceae / chemistry*
  • Withanolides / chemistry*
  • Withanolides / isolation & purification

Substances

  • Plant Extracts
  • Withanolides