Laeviganoids A-T, ent-Clerodane-Type Diterpenoids from Croton laevigatus

J Nat Prod. 2023 May 26;86(5):1345-1359. doi: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.3c00173. Epub 2023 May 9.

Abstract

Laeviganoids A-T (1-20), 20 new ent-clerodane-type diterpenoids featuring a 2-furanone (1-3) or a furan (4-20) ring, as well as six analogues (21-26), were isolated from the roots of Croton laevigatus. Their structures were determined by spectroscopic data analysis, experimental electronic circular dichroism measurements, and X-ray crystallographic studies. Compounds 4-6, 16, 21-24, and 26 could influence the anti-inflammatory protumoral phenotype of macrophages. Among these compounds, 21 and 26 are the most potent, as evidenced by consistently downregulating the classic anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 and upregulating the classic pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-α on the secretion level in RAW 264.7 cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / pharmacology
  • Croton* / chemistry
  • Diterpenes* / chemistry
  • Diterpenes* / pharmacology
  • Diterpenes, Clerodane* / chemistry
  • Diterpenes, Clerodane* / pharmacology
  • Mice
  • Molecular Structure
  • RAW 264.7 Cells

Substances

  • Diterpenes, Clerodane
  • Diterpenes
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents