Three new labdane-type diterpenoids, callicapene M3-M5 (1-3) were isolated from the Callicarpa macrophylla Vahl. Their structures were identified by spectroscopic method. The isolated compounds were evaluated for inhibitory activity on NO production in LPS-activated RAW 264.7 macrophage cells by using MTT assays. Compounds 1-3 showed potent inhibitory activity, with IC50 value of 48.15, 46.31 and 38.72 μM respectively.
Keywords: Callicarpa macrophylla Vahl.; NO inhibition; labdane-type diterpenoids.