Immunostimulatory 6/6/6/6 Tetracyclic Triterpenoid Saponins with the Methyl-30 Incorporated Cyclization from the Root of Colquhounia elegans

Org Lett. 2021 Oct 1;23(19):7462-7466. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c02673. Epub 2021 Sep 10.

Abstract

Two novel triterpenoid saponins, colqueleganoids A (1) and B (2), with the first methyl-30 incorporated 6/6/6/6-cyclized carbon skeleton (named colquelegane), were isolated from the root of Colquhounia elegans. Their structures including absolute configuration were determined by spectroscopic methods and X-ray crystallographic analyses. Interestingly, both compounds significantly enhanced TNF-α production and 1 also increased the IL-6 production in RAW264.7 macrophages stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), suggesting their potential application as immunostimulants in immunotherapy and vaccination.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / isolation & purification
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / pharmacology*
  • Cyclization
  • Lamiaceae / metabolism
  • Lipopolysaccharides / chemistry*
  • Macrophages / metabolism
  • Molecular Structure
  • Saponins / chemistry
  • Saponins / isolation & purification
  • Saponins / pharmacology*
  • Triterpenes / chemistry
  • Triterpenes / isolation & purification
  • Triterpenes / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Lipopolysaccharides
  • Saponins
  • Triterpenes