A new triterpene saponin from the roots of Ilex pubescens

Nat Prod Res. 2013 Aug;27(15):1343-7. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2012.738208. Epub 2012 Oct 24.

Abstract

A new triterpene saponin, ilexoside P (1), along with three known triterpene saponins, ilexoside O (2), ilexsaponin B3 (3) and ilexpublesnin A (4) was isolated from the roots of Ilex pubescens. Their chemical structures were elucidated on the basis of UV, IR, MS, and NMR spectroscopic analyses coupled with chemical degradation. In addition, the xanthine oxidase (XOD) inhibitory activity of the isolated saponins was reported. Compound 1 exhibited weak XOD inhibitory activity in the test.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Enzyme Activation / drug effects
  • Ilex / chemistry*
  • Plant Roots / chemistry*
  • Saponins / chemistry*
  • Saponins / pharmacology
  • Triterpenes / chemistry*
  • Triterpenes / pharmacology
  • Xanthine Oxidase / metabolism

Substances

  • Saponins
  • Triterpenes
  • Xanthine Oxidase