Kadlongilactones A and B, two novel triterpene dilactones from Kadsura longipedunculata possessing a unique skeleton

Org Lett. 2005 Oct 27;7(22):5079-82. doi: 10.1021/ol052161j.

Abstract

[structure: see text] Two novel triterpene dilactones with an unprecedented rearranged hexacyclic skeleton, kadlongilactones A (1) and B (2), have been isolated from the leaves and stems of Kadsura longipedunculata Finet et Gagnep (Schisandraceae). Their structures were established by comprehensive 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic analysis, coupled with single-crystal X-ray crystallographic diffraction. Compounds 1 and 2 exerted significant inhibitory effects against human tumor K562 cells with IC(50) = 1.40 and 1.71 microg/mL, respectively.

MeSH terms

  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor
  • Humans
  • Inhibitory Concentration 50
  • K562 Cells
  • Lactones / chemistry*
  • Lactones / pharmacology
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Molecular Structure
  • Schisandraceae / chemistry*
  • Triterpenes / chemistry*
  • Triterpenes / pharmacology

Substances

  • Lactones
  • Triterpenes
  • kadlongilactone A
  • kadlongilactone B