Chemical Constituents from Starfish Asterias rollestoni

Aim To investigate novel bioactive and structural metabolites from marineorganisms. Methods Column chromatography in association with semi-preparative HPLC were used for theisolation of compounds. 1D and 2D NMR, IR, UV, and MS were employed for structure elucidation.Results From the butanol fraction of the 95% EtOH extract of the starfish Asterias rollestoni, a newcompound N^7 -2'-deoxypseudoxanthosine (1), along with sixteen known compounds, 2'-0-methyl-inosine(2), 2'-deoxyinosine (3), 2'-0-methylguanosine (4), inosine (5); thymine (6), uracil (7), thymidine(8), deoxyuridine (9), 2'-0-methyluridine (10), ( ― )-(1S, 3S)-1-methyl-1, 2, 3,4-terrahydro-β-carboline-3-carboxyl-ic acid (11), ( ― )-(1R, 3S)-1-methyl-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydro-β-carboline-3-carboxylic acid (12) , ( ― )-(3S)- 1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydro-β-carboline-3-carboxylic acid (13), L-tryptophan (14), L-phenylalanine (15), 3-carboxyindole (16), and p-hydroxybenzoic acid (17) , have been isolated. Conclusion Compound 1 is a newnatural product, and compounds 8, 9 and 10 are isolated from natural sources for the first time, andthe known compounds except 14 and 15 are first reported from starfish Asterias rollestoni.

A New Asterosaponin from the Starfish Culcita novaeguineae

A new asterosaponin named novaeguinoside A, along with a known saponin, asteronyl pentaglycoside sulfate, was isolated from the starfish Culcita novaeguineae. The new compound was identified to be sodium 6α-O-{β-D-fucopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-fucopyranosyl-(1→4)-[β-D- quinovopyranosyl-(1→2)]-β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-D-quinovopyranosyl}-5α-pregn-9(11)-en- 20-one-3β-yl-sulfate by extensive spectral analysis and chemical evidence.

A new polyhydroxysteroidal glycoside from the starfish Anthenea chinensis

A new polyhydroxysteroidal glycoside, （20R,24R）-16-O-（4-O-methyl-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-galactopyranosyl）-24-ethyl- 5α-cholest-8（14）-en-313,613,713,16α-tetrol （anthenoside A, 1）, was isolated from the starfish Anthenea chinensis. Its structure was elucidated by extensive spectral analysis and chemical evidences. 1 exhibited significant cytotoxicity against human tumor K-562, BEL-7402 and U87MG cells.

Patterns and Cellular Mechanisms of Arm Regeneration in Adult Starfish Asterias rollestoni Bell

To understand the mechanisms of starfish regeneration, the arms of adult starfish Asterias rollestoni Bell were amputated and their regeneration patterns and cellular mechanisms were studied.It was found that cells in the outer epidermis and inner parietal peritoneum near the end of the stump began to dedifferentiate 4 d after amputation. The dedifferentiated cells in the outer epidermis proliferated,migrated to the wound site and formed a thickened pre-epidermis which would then re-differentiate gradually into ma-ture epidermis.The new parietal peritoneum formed on the coelomic side of wound might be from the curvely elongated parietal peritoneum, resulting from the dedifferentiated and proliferated cells by extension. Afterwards, the proliferated cells made the outer epidermis and inner parietal peritoneum invaginate into the interior dermis and formed blastema-like structures together with induced dedifferentiated dermal cells. Most interestingly, the arm regeneration in A. rollestoni was achieved synchronously by de novo arm-bud formation and growth, and arm-stump elongation. The crucial aspects of arm-bud formation included cell dedifferentiation, proliferation and migration, while those of arm-stump elongation included cell dedifferentiation, proliferation, invagination, and arm-wall-across blastema-like structure formation. The unique pattern and cellular mechanisms of amputated arm regeneration make it easier to understand the rapid regeneration process of adult starfish. This study may lay solid foundations for the research into mo-lecular mechanisms of echinoderm regeneration.

Feeding Broodstocks Different Starfish Diets Affect Growth and Survival of Larvae of Trumpet Shell(Charonia lampas sauliae Reeve 1844)

Trumpet shell(Charonia lampas sauliae)(Mollusca, Heterogastropoda, Cymatidae) has extensive economic value. Studies on the artificial larval development of C. lampas sauliae for aquaculture utilization have become especially important due to the finite natural resources. In the present study, the growth and survival rate of the larvae of C. lampas sauliae broodstocks fed three types of starfish diets, Asterina pectinifera Müller & Troschel 1842, A. amurensis Lütken 1871 and their mixture were compared. The larval size increased gradually between day 10 and day 20 after hatching at 15℃ and 20℃. No difference was found in body size and specific growth rate(SGR)(two-way ANOVA; P > 0.05). However, during transition from trochophore to veliger stage 20 days after hatching, significant increases in larval survival and growth rates were observed. The maximum survival rate was observed on day 10. The mean survival rate was 0.463, 0.730 and 0.515 at 15℃, and 0.369, 0.713 and 0.444 at 20 when ℃ A. pectinifera, A. amurensis and their mixture were fed, respectively. The SGR and survival rate of the larvae were definitely influenced by the diets(P < 0.05), and the effect of A. amurensis alone was higher than that of A. pectinifera alone and their mixture.

A Bionic Starfish Adsorption Crawling Soft Robot

A variety of soft wall-climbing robots have been developed that can move in certain patterns.Most of these soft robots can only move on conventional surfaces and lack adaptability to complex surfaces.Improving the adaptability of soft robots on complex surfaces is still a challenging problem.To this end,we study the layered structure of the starfish tube foot and the valve flap structure in the water vascular system,and use an ultrasonic stress detector to study the stiffness distribution of the arm structure.Inspired by the motion of the starfish,we present a bionic soft wall-climbing robot,which is driven by two groups of pneumatic feet and achieves body bending through active adaptation layers.We design the structure of the foot to flex to provide driving force,and there are suction cups at the end of the foot to provide suction.The soft foot has a simple structure design,adapts to a variety of surfaces,and does not damage the surface of the substrate.Variable stiffness layers achieve stiffness changes by the principle of line blocking.The Central Pattern Generator theory is introduced to coordinately control the multiple feet of the robot.After experiments,we verify the adaptability of the soft robot to curved surfaces.The research may provide a reference for the design and development of crawling soft robots on complex surfaces.

Novel porous starfish-like Co3O4@nitrogen-doped carbon as an advanced anode for lithium-ion batteries

A Co-based metal-organic framework （Co-MOF） with a unique three-dimensional starfish-like nanostructure was successfully synthesized using a simple ultrasonic method. After subsequent carbonization and oxidation, a nanocomposite of nitrogen-doped carbon with a Co3O4 coating （Co3O4@N-C） with a porous starfish-like nanostructure was obtained. The final hybrid exhibited excellent lithium storage performance when evaluated as an anode material in a lithiumion battery. A remarkable and stable discharge capacity of 795 mAh·g^-1 was maintained at 0.5 A·g^-1 after 300 cycles. Excellent rate capability was also obtained. In addition, a full Co3O4@N-C/LiFePO4 battery displayed stable capacity retention of 95% after 100 cycles. This excellent lithium storage performance is attributed to the unique porous starfish-like structure, which effectively buffers the volume expansion that occurs during Li^＋ insertion/deinsertion. Meanwhile, the nitrogendoped carbon coating enhances the electrical conductivity and provides a buffer layer to accommodate the volume change and accelerate the formation of a stable solid electrolyte interface layer.

Total Synthesis of Starfish Cyclic Steroid Glycosides.Part 2,Model Synthesis via Intramolecular Etherification

Comprehensive Summary Sepositoside A(1)is a prototypical cyclic steroid glycoside bearing a hybrid 16-membered ring composed of the steroid skeleton and a 1,2-trans-linked trisaccharide.Herein,we report an expedient access toward two simplified analogues,in which the strained 16-membered ring is constructed via Au(I)-catalyzed intramolecular addition of alcohol to epoxide.A similar macroetherification in relevant steroid trisaccharides has been intensively examined,however,failed to furnish the macrocyclic skeleton of Sepositoside A.

Total Synthesis of Starfish Cyclic Steroid Glycosides.Part 3,Formal Total Synthesis of Luzonicosides A and D

Comprehensive Summary Luzonicosides A(1)and D(2)are the major saponins isolated from pacific starfish Echinaster Luzonicus,featuring a sterically congested 16-membered ring which is formed by bridging the C3 and C6 of a 3β,6β-dihydroxy-Δ7-ene steroid with a 1,2-trans-linked linear trisaccharide via glycosidic and ether bonds,respectively.Here,we describe a formal total synthesis of starfish cyclic steroid glycosides 1 and 2.The synthetic route is highly modular and versatile,involving construction of the 16-membered macrocycles via Au(I)-catalyzed intramolecular glycosylation,highly efficient installation of unsaturated sugar moieties with ortho-hexynylbenzoates,elaboration of glucuronic acid unit via post-oxidation,and a de novo synthesis of the ether-linked pyranose unit.

Total Synthesis of Starfish Cyclic Steroid Glycosides.Part 1,Synthesis of the Aglycone and Attempts at Installation of the Sugar Units

Comprehensive Summary Sepositoside A(1)is the major and first cyclic steroid glycoside isolated from starfishes,which features a strained 16-membered ring formed by tethering C3 and C6 of the steroid aglycone with a linear trisaccharide.We conceived a convergent synthetic plan in which sepositoside A was disconnected into a disaccharide and a steroid-glucose hybrid ether.The desired 3β,6β-dihydroxy-Δ7,8-23-one aglcyone was readily prepared from dehydroepiandrosterone in 12 steps.The etherification of the 6β-hydroxy-Δ7,8-steroid with a variety of hexopyranoside-C6-electrophiles and CO_(2)-extrusion of a steroid-pyranose hybrid carbonate were extensively studied;however,formation of the desired steroid-pyranose etherate linkage has not been successful.Model studies on theβ-selective installation of the(1→2)-linked disaccharide onto the steroidal C3β-OH with the corresponding disaccharideα-imidates were also examined,however,formation of theα-glycosides prevailed.The present results force us to explore alternative approaches to construct the steroid-pyranose etherate linkage and stepwise assembly of the glycans en route to the starfish cyclic steroid glycosides,which will be presented in two articles that follow.

Antibacterial activity of starfish Stellaster equestris from Southeast Coast of India

Objective:To isolate and characterize the antibacterial compounds from starfish Stellaster equestris(S.equestris).Methods:The whole body was extracted with high polar and medium polar solvents such as methanol and ethanol.The antibacterial activity has been tested against human bacterial pathogens using standard disc diffusion method.Results:The starfish S.equestris was collected from Mudasalodai,southeast coast of India.the maximum zone inhibition[(9.7±0.3)mm]against Escherichia coli(E.coli)and Vibrioparahaemolyticus at 100%concentration and minimum was Staphylococcus aureus[(4.0±0.6)mm].The crude ethanol extract showed maximum zone of inhibition in E.coli[(9.70±0.33)mm]and the lowest concentration exhibited the minimum inhibition activity against all bacterial pathogens.The fractions showed the maximum inhibition zone in Klebsiella oxytoca(5.00±0.82 mm),Salmonella typhi(S.typhi)(5.00±0.82)and Staphylococcus aureus[(3.0±2.3)mm].One way ANOVA analysis of antibacterial activity showed no significant difference at 0.05%level(P>0.05).The crude ethanol extract showed the minimum inhibitory concentration against E.coli(100%),Klebsiella pneumoniae The present investigation exhibited that the crude methanol extract showed the minimum inhibitory concentration against Klebsiella pneumonia,Proteus mirabilis,S.typhi,Staphylococcus aureus and Vibrio cholerae at 100%whereas E.coli was at 75%concentration.No bacterial growth was observed against Klebsiella oxytoca at 100%concentration.Conclusions:(75%),S.typhi(100%)and Vibrio cholerae(100%).The fraction exhibited equestris have remarkable antimicrobial activities against human bacterial pathogens.Further fraction has been characterised by using GC-MS and ^(1)H and ^(13)NMR spectroscopy analysis.The result of the present study indicates that the crude and fractions of starfish S.

Studies on antioxidant properties of starfish Luidia maculata(Muller&Troschel,1842)off Parangipettai,Southeast coast of India

Objective:To investigate the antioxidant properties of starfish Luidia maculata.Methods:The crude ethanol extract was partially purified using liquid-liquid partition and size exclusion chromatography.The antioxidant properties of partially purified fractions were determined using the following methods:determination of total phenolic content,DPPH radical scavenging assay,hydrogen peroxide radical scavenging assay and reducing power assay.Results:Among the five fractions,collected fraction 3,4 and 5 exhibited antioxidant potential.Total phenolic content was high(360μg GAE/g)in fraction 3.In DPPH assay,fraction 3 showed the highest IC_(50)value 0.27 mg/mL and hydrogen peroxide scavenging assay showed the highest IC_(50)value of 0.07 mg/mL in fraction 5.Whereas,fraction 3 showed the highest absorbance(0.3)in reducing power assay when compared to fraction 4 and 5.Conclusions:In conclusion,the present study shows the extract of starfish Luidia maculata(F3)possesses good antioxidant activity.

西沙海域长棘海星潜在鱼类捕食者鉴定

长棘海星的暴发对我国乃至印度−太平洋海域的珊瑚礁造成了严重的破坏。鱼类捕食者被认为是控制长棘海星种群暴发的重要因素,但我国对于可捕食长棘海星的鱼类的研究尚属空白。通过采集西沙5个长棘海星暴发礁区的珊瑚礁鱼类,利用PCR技术检测了鱼肠道内容物中的长棘海星DNA,并与已报道的长棘海星鱼类捕食者进行了比较分析。结果显示,本次调查共捕获了62尾鱼,共23科36属50种。在4种鱼的肠道内容物中检测到长棘海星DNA,分别是颊吻鼻鱼(Naso lituratus)、网纹宅泥鱼(Dascyllus reticulatus)、三叶唇鱼(Cheilinus trilobatus)和赤鳍裸颊鲷(Lethrinus erythropterus)。其中颊吻鼻鱼、三叶唇鱼和赤鳍裸颊鲷为首次报道的长棘海星潜在捕食者。本研究首次鉴定了我国长棘海星潜在鱼类捕食者种类,为开发长棘海星早期防控技术提供了重要参考。

南海长棘海星物种有效性探讨

南海长棘海星暴发已严重威胁到该海域珊瑚礁生态系统健康,乃至整个南海生物多样性。针对南海长棘海星拉丁学名混用、中文名不统一的现状,我们采集了中沙群岛济猛暗沙海域长棘海星样品,结合长棘海星此前物种分类和分布的研究结果,对南海长棘海星物种有效性进行探讨。结果表明:所有长棘海星序列明显分为4个类群,各类群间遗传距离范围为0.087 5~0.104 7,达到了种间差异水平。南海长棘海星与长棘海星的太平洋种聚类到一起,实为太阳长棘海星(Acanthaster solaris),与其余3个种存在明显的种间差异。太阳长棘海星中2个支系间的遗传距离为0.005 3,在COⅠ基因层面属于种内差异。南海长棘海星物种有效性的研究结果为后续开展其遗传特征与适应性机制、种群分布与扩散机制、种群暴发机制等内容的研究提供科学依据。

海星皂苷的研究进展

综述海星皂苷的种类、结构特点、药理活性、提取分离和结构鉴定等方面的研究进展。

海星甾醇抗实验性心律失常的作用

目的 :研究海星甾醇 C0 1对实验性心律失常的拮抗作用。方法 :麻醉大鼠股静脉快速 iv 5 % Ca Cl2诱发室颤 (VF) ,记录大鼠的 VF发生率和死亡数 ;小鼠尾静脉 iv Ca Cl2 -Ach混合液 (10 ml/ kg)诱发小鼠房颤(扑 ) ,记录房颤 (扑 )的发生率 ;麻醉大鼠冠脉结扎再灌注诱发心律失常 ,记录结扎 5 min和再灌期各时间点的心律失常发生率 ,并比较 ST段的变化 ;电刺激致家兔室颤 ,记录室颤阈值。结果 :海星甾醇 C0 1显著降低了 Ca Cl2诱发 VF的发生率 ,抑制小鼠房颤 (扑 )的发生 ,对大鼠结扎期和再灌期各个时间点都有显著的抗心律失常的作用 ,减轻结扎造成的心肌缺血及再灌所致的心肌损伤 ,中高剂量组可显著提高家兔室颤阈值 ,降低 VF的发生。结论 :C0 1能对抗多个室性和房性心律失常的实验模型 ,提示 C0 1具有广泛的抗心律失常作用。

海星中的皂甙和多羟基甾体化合物

海洋无脊椎动物海星的次级代谢产物以皂甙和多羟基甾醇为主 ,且多具有明显的生理活性。本文综述了近十年来海星中皂甙和多羟基甾体化合物的研究进展。

海星化学成分的生物活性及应用研究进展

海星中含有脂类、多糖、多肽及氨基酸、胶原蛋白、皂苷、甾醇、生物碱等多种营养成分和活性物质,具有广泛的生物活性和药理作用,在功能食品等领域具有巨大的开发潜力和广阔的市场前景。目前对海星的开发利用还十分局限,因此拓展开发思路,加强对海星的开发利用,具有重要的现实意义。通过综述国内外近10年来从海星中发现的一些新化学成分的生物活性和应用,为进一步开发利用海星提供理论依据。