Gentianelloids A and B: Immunosuppressive 10,11- seco-Gentianellane Sesterterpenoids from the Traditional Uighur Medicine Gentianella turkestanorum

J Org Chem. 2020 Apr 17;85(8):5511-5515. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.0c00272. Epub 2020 Apr 1.

Abstract

Two sesterterpenoids, possessing an unusual 10,11-seco-gentianellane skeleton, gentianelloids A and B, were isolated from a traditional Uighur medicine Gentianella turkestanorum. Through extensive spectroscopic analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction, their structures including absolute configurations were unambiguously determined. A plausible biosynthetic pathway for the two compounds was proposed. Both compounds showed remarkable immunosuppressive activity, including inhibition of the proliferation, activation, and cytokine IFN-γ production of T cells. The findings suggested that sesterterpenoids could contribute positively to the therapeutic effects of this popular traditional Uighur medicine.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Gentianella*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / pharmacology
  • Molecular Structure
  • Spectrum Analysis

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents