Altered Iron-Mediated Metabolic Homeostasis Governs the Efficacy and Toxicity of Tripterygium Glycosides Tablets Against Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis(RA),a globally increasing autoimmune disorder,is associated with increased disability rates due to the disruption of iron metabolism.Tripterygium glycoside tablets(TGTs),a Tripterygium wilfordii Hook.f.(TwHF)-based therapy,exhibit satisfactory clinical efficacy for RA treatment.However,drug-induced liver injury(DILI)remains a critical issue that hinders the clinical application of TGTs,and the molecular mechanisms underlying the efficacy and toxicity of TGTs in RA have not been fully elucidated.To address this problem,we integrated clinical multi-omics data associated with the anti-RA efficacy and DILI of TGTs with the chemical and target profiling of TGTs to perform a systematic network analysis.Subsequently,we identified effective and toxic targets following experimental validation in a collagen-induced arthritis(CIA)mouse model.Significantly different transcriptome–protein–metabolite profiles distinguishing patients with favorable TGTs responses from those with poor outcomes were identified.Intriguingly,the clinical efficacy and DILI of TGTs against RA were associated with metabolic homeostasis between iron and bone and between iron and lipids,respectively.Particularly,the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3)–hepcidin(HAMP)/lipocalin 2(LCN2)–tartrate-resis tant acid phosphatase type 5(ACP5)and STAT3–HAMP–acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4(ACSL4)–lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferase 3(LPCAT3)axes were identified as key drivers of the efficacy and toxicity of TGTs.TGTs play dual roles in ameliorating CIA-induced pathology and in inducing hepatic dysfunction,disruption of lipid metabolism,and hepatic lipid peroxidation.Notably,TGTs effectively reversed“iron–bone”disruptions in the inflamed joint tissues of CIA mice by inhibiting the STAT3–HAMP/LCN2–ACP5 axis,subsequently leading to“iron–lipid”disturbances in the liver tissues via modulation of the STAT3–HAMP–ACSL4–LPCAT3 axis.Additional bidirectional validation experiments were conducted using MH7A and AML12 cells to confirm the bidirectional regulatory effects of TGTs on key targets.Collectively,our data highlight the association between iron-mediated metabolic homeostasis and the clinical efficacy and toxicity of TGT in RA therapy,offering guidance for the rational clinical use of TwHF-based therapy with dual therapeutic and toxic potential.

Protective mechanism of Paeoniae Radix Alba against chemical liver injury based on network pharmacology,molecular docking,and in vitro experiments

Objective:To explore and validate the potential targets of Paeoniae Radix Alba(P.Radix,Bai Shao)in protecting against chemical liver injury through network pharmacology,molecular docking technology,and in vitro cell experiments.Methods:Network pharmacology was used to identify the common potential targets of P.Radix and chemical liver injury.Molecular docking was used to fit the components,which were subsequently verified in vitro.A cell model of hepatic fibrosis was established by activating hepatic stellate cell(HSC)-LX2 cells with 10 ng/mL transforming growth factor-β1.The cells were exposed to different concentrations of total glucosides of paeony(TGP),the active substance of P.Radix,and then evaluated using the cell counting kit-8 assay,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and western blot.Results:Analysis through network pharmacology revealed 13 key compounds of P.Radix,and the potential targets for preventing chemical liver injury were IL-6,AKT serine/threonine kinase 1,jun protooncogene,heat shock protein 90 alpha family class A member 1(HSP90AA1),peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma(PPARG),PTGS2,and CASP3.Gene Ontology(GO)enrichment analysis indicated the involvement of response to drugs,membrane rafts,and peptide binding.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enrichment analysis revealed that the main pathways involved lipid and atherosclerosis and chemical carcinogenesis-receptor activation.Paeoniflorin and albiflorin exhibited strong affinity for HSP90AA1,PTGS2,PPARG,and CASP3.Different concentrations of TGP can inhibit the expression of COL-I,COL-III,IL-6,TNF-a,IL-1β,HSP-90a,and PTGS2 while increasing the expression of PPAR-γand CASP3 in activated HSC-LX2 cells.Conclusion:P.Radix primarily can regulate targets such as HSP90AA1,PTGS2,PPARG,CASP3.TGP,the main active compound of P.Radix,protects against chemical liver injury by reducing the inflammatory response,activating apoptotic proteins,and promoting the apoptosis of activated HSCs.

Exercise-induced modulation of miR-149-5p and MMP9 in LPS-triggered diabetic myoblast ER stress: licorice glycoside E as a potential therapeutic target

Background:This study explores the relationship between endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress and diabetes,particularly focusing on the impact of physical exercise on ER stress mechanisms and identifying potential therapeutic drugs and targets for diabetes-related sepsis.The research also incorporates traditional physical therapy perspectives,emphasizing the genomic insights gained from exercise therapy in disease management and prevention.Methods:Gene analysis was conducted on the GSE168796 and GSE94717 datasets to identify ER stress-related genes.Gene interactions and immune cell correlations were mapped using GeneCard and STRING databases.A screening of 2,456 compounds from the TCMSP database was performed to identify potential therapeutic agents,with a focus on their docking potential.Techniques such as luciferase reporter gene assay and RNA interference were used to examine the interactions between microRNA-149-5p and MMP9.Results:The study identified 2,006 differentially expressed genes and 616 miRNAs.Key genes like MMP9,TNF-α,and IL1B were linked to an immunosuppressive state.Licorice glycoside E demonstrated high affinity for MMP9,suggesting its potential effectiveness in treating diabetes.The constructed miRNA network highlighted the regulatory roles of MMP9,IL1B,IFNG,and TNF-α.Experimental evidence confirmed the binding of microRNA-149-5p to MMP9,impacting apoptosis in diabetic cells.Conclusion:The findings highlight the regulatory role of microRNA-149-5p in managing MMP9,a crucial gene in diabetes pathophysiology.Licorice glycoside E emerges as a promising treatment option for diabetes,especially targeting MMP9 affected by ER stress.The study also underscores the significance of physical exercise in modulating ER stress pathways in diabetes management,bridging traditional physical therapy and modern scientific understanding.Our study has limitations.It focuses on the microRNA-149-5p-MMP9 network in sepsis,using cell-based methods without animal or clinical trials.Despite strong in vitro findings,in vivo studies are needed to confirm licorice glycoside E’s therapeutic potential and understand the microRNA-149-5p-MMP9 dynamics in real conditions.

The Value of Excipients and the Required Understanding of the Biological System in Product Development: An Impactful Example of Curaderm, a Topical Skin Cancer Treatment

The incidences of nonmelanoma skin cancer are increasing worldwide, and the ongoing war on its treatment necessitates the development of effective and non-invasive methods. Through basic and clinical research, non-invasive treatments like Curaderm have been developed, leading to improved quality of life for patients. Excipients, previously considered inactive ingredients, play a crucial role in enhancing the performance of topical formulations. The development of Curaderm emphasizes the importance of understanding the interactions between active ingredients, excipients, and the biological system to create effective and affordable pharmaceutical formulations. The systematic approach taken in the development of Curaderm, starting from the observation of the anticancer activity of natural solasodine glycosides and progressing through toxicological and efficacy studies in cell culture, animals, and humans, has provided insights into the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of solasodine glycosides. It is crucial to determine these pharmacological parameters within the skin’s biological system for maximal effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a skin cancer treatment. Curaderm, as a topical treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer, offers benefits beyond those obtained from other topical treatments, providing hope for improved quality of life for patients.

Inhibitory Effect of Flavonoid Glycosides from Chlorophytum comosum on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma 5-8F Cells and Its Mechanism

[Objectives]To study the inhibitory activity of two flavonoid glycosides isolated from Chlorophytum comosum Laxum R.Br on human nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC)cell line 5-8F in vitro and its mechanism.[Methods]The flavonoid glycosides were isolated and purified from the ethanol alcoholic extract of the roots of Liliaceae plant Chlorophytum comosum by silica gel column chromatography,macroporous resin column chromatography,Sephadex LH-20,and reverse column chromatography(ODS).The inhibitory activity of flavonoid glycosides on human nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells was analyzed by CCK-8 method,and the potential mechanism was preliminarily analyzed by molecular docking.[Results]Two flavonoid glycosides were identified as isovitexin 2″-0-rhamnoside and 7-2″-di-O-β-glucopyranosylisovitexin.Two flavonoid glycosides showed promising inhibitory effect on human nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell line 5-8F,with IC_(50) values of 24.8 and 27.5μmol/L,respectively.Molecular docking results showed that the potential targets of two flavonoid glycosides include CyclinD1,Bcl-2β-Catenin,ILK,TGF-β,in addition,two glycosides showed higher predicted binding affinity towards CyclinD1,which verifies the cytotoxicity of the two compounds on human nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell line 5-8F in vitro.[Conclusions]Two flavonoid glycosides are the active molecules in Chlorophytum comosum that can inhibit the proliferation of human nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells,and have the potential to be used in the research and development of anti nasopharyngeal carcinoma drugs.

Isolation and functional analysis of SrMYB1,a direct transcriptional repressor of SrUGT76G1 in Stevia rebaudiana

SrUGT76G1,the most well-studied diterpene glycosyltransferase in Stevia rebaudiana,is key to the biosynthesis of economically important steviol glycosides(SGs).However,the molecular regulatory mechanism of SrUGT76G1 has rarely been explored.In this study,we identified a MYB transcription factor,SrMYB1,using a yeast one-hybrid screening assay.SrMYB1 belongs to the typical R2R3-type MYB protein and is specifically localized in the nucleus with strong transactivation activity.The transcript of SrMYB1 is predominantly accumulated in flowers,but is also present at a lower level in leaves.Yeast one-hybrid and electrophoretic mobility shift assays verified that SrMYB1 binds directly to the MYB binding sites in the F4-3 fragment(+50–(–141))of the SrUGT76G1 promoter.Furthermore,we found that SrMYB1 could significantly repress the expression of SrUGT76G1 in both epidermal cells of tobacco leaves and stevia callus.Taken together,our results demonstrate that SrMYB1 is an essential upstream regulator of SrUGT76G1 and provide novel insight into the regulatory network for the SGs metabolic pathway in S.rebaudiana.

Single-cell transcriptome analysis uncovers underlying mechanisms of acute liver injury induced by tripterygium glycosides tablet in mice

Tripterygium glycosides tablet(TGT),the classical commercial drug of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook.F.has been effectively used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis,nephrotic syndrome,leprosy,Behcet's syndrome,leprosy reaction and autoimmune hepatitis.However,due to its narrow and limited treatment window,TGT-induced organ toxicity(among which liver injury accounts for about 40%of clinical reports)has gained increasing attention.The present study aimed to clarify the cellular and molecular events underlying TGT-induced acute liver injury using single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)technology.The TGT-induced acute liver injury mouse model was constructed through short-term TGT exposure and further verified by hematoxylin-eosin staining and liver function-related serum indicators,including alanine aminotransferase,aspartate aminotransferase,alkaline phosphatase and total bilirubin.Using the mouse model,we identified 15 specific subtypes of cells in the liver tissue,including endothelial cells,hepatocytes,cholangiocytes,and hepatic stellate cells.Further analysis indicated that TGT caused a significant inflammatory response in liver endothelial cells at different spatial locations;led to marked inflammatory response,apoptosis and fatty acid metabolism dysfunction in hepatocytes;activated hepatic stellate cells;brought about the activation,inflammation,and phagocytosis of liver capsular macrophages cells;resulted in immune dysfunction of liver lymphocytes;disturbed the intercellular crosstalk in liver microenvironment by regulating various signaling pathways.Thus,these findings elaborate the mechanism underlying TGT-induced acute liver injury,provide new insights into the safe and rational applications in the clinic,and complement the identification of new biomarkers and therapeutic targets for liver protection.

Phenylethanoid glycosides from traditional Mongolian medicine Cymbaria daurica alleviate alloxan-induced INS-1 cells oxidative stress and apoptosis

Cymbaria daurica L. is a well-known traditional Mongolian medicine, which has been used to treat diabetesrelated conditions characterized by persistent thirst and hunger, copious urination, and weight loss. We aimed to investigate the protective effects of C. daurica extracts and phenylethanoid glycosides including verbascoside and isoacteoside on INS-1 cells. We discovered phenylethanoid glycosides from n-butanol extract with large content through extraction and separation. We continue to study the protective effects of phenylethanoid glycosides including verbascoside and isoacteoside on INS-1 cells. INS-1 cells were treated with C. daurica, cell viability assay, RNA-seq technology, superoxide dismutase activity and malonaldehyde content, quantitative real time-PCR and Western blot analysis were used to study the protective effects of C. daurica. Cell viability assay resulted that n-butanol extract and verbascoside, isoacteoside showed protective effects of C. daurica. According to the RNA-seq technology to identify the differentially expressed genes in INS-1 cells, the pathway of gene enrich the protective effect of C. daurica on oxidative stress. SOD activity and the content of MDA indicated that C. daurica could enhance the antioxidant capacity of INS-1 cells. Further investigation indicated C. daurica alleviate oxidative stress by inhibiting INS-1 cell apoptosis. C. daurica may play an anti-diabetic role by inhibiting islet cell apoptosis.

New uses for an old remedy:Digoxin as a potential treatment for steatohepatitis and other disorders

Repurposing of the widely available and relatively cheap generic cardiac glycoside digoxin for non-cardiac indications could have a wide-ranging impact on the global burden of several diseases.Over the past several years,there have been significant advances in the study of digoxin pharmacology and its potential noncardiac clinical applications,including anti-inflammatory,antineoplastic,metabolic,and antimicrobial use.Digoxin holds promise in the treatment of gastrointestinal disease,including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and alcoholassociated steatohepatitis as well as in obesity,cancer,and treatment of viral infections,among other conditions.In this review,we provide a summary of the clinical uses of digoxin to date and discuss recent research on its emerging applications.

The effect and mechanism of stilbene glycosides on improving neuronal injury in Alzheimer's disease rats by regulating ASK/MKK7/JNK pathway

Objective:To investigate the mechanism of action of tetrahydroxy stilbene glycosides(TSG)in ameliorating neuronal damage in Alzheimer's disease rats by regulating MKK7 and JNK kinases.Methods:A total of 24-month-old 42 SD rats were randomly selected for the experiment in 7 groups:normal group,sham-operated group,model group,positive drug group,low,medium and high dose TSG group at 0.033 g/kg,0.1 g/kg,0.3 g/kg.The Model Group and the TSG groups were established by stereotaxic Aβ25-35 solution.After 28 days,the model rats were selected by passive avoidance test.After screening,each dosage group of TSG and positive drug group was given intragastrically according to the corresponding dosage,and the experiment was carried out after 28 days.The pathological changes of hippocampal CA1 region were observed by tissue staining,and the amount of MKK7 and JNK proteins and the expression content of MKK7 and JNK mRNA by histochemical method of protein,and qRTPCR assay.Results:(1)He staining observation:Compared with the normal group and the sham-operated group,the number of nerve cells in the model group decreased and arranged irregularly,the cell membrane shrank,and the nucleus deformed and dissolved.The number of neurons in the positive drug group and TSG Group also increased significantly,the order is also relatively well.(2)From the results of the Tunel staining experiments:the positive apoptotic cells in the model group were higher than control group and sham-operated group,positive drug group and TSG drugs group was significantly smaller than that in the model group(P<0.05).(3)Compared with the control group and the Virtual Operation Group,the MKK7 and JNK protein concentrations in the brain of the model group were increased(P<0.05)by data analysis of immunohistochemistry:Compared with the model group,the protein expression of positive drug and TSG each dose group were reduced(P<0.05).(4)The results of QRTPCR data showed that the levels of MKK7 and JNK mRNA in the brain tissue of the model group were increased compared with the normal group and sham-operated groups(P<0.05).Conclusion:Stilbene glycoside has a certain effect on neuronal injury and repair which may be related to the changes of mRNA transcription and protein expression of MKK7 and JNK kinases.

Phytochemical Screening of Some Medicinal Plants in Al Jouf, KSA

The utilization of ethnobotanical and phytochemical investigations in the discovery of novel medications is beneficial. Screening for phytochemicals is an important step in detecting the bioactive ingredients of medicinal plants which are used in conventional therapy. For the first time, 23 medicinal plants utilized in Saudi Arabian traditional therapy were examined. From August 2020 to July 2021, ethnobotanical fieldwork was conducted. There was some plant species identified, divided into pertinent families. Standard procedures were used to screen these medicinal plants for the occurrence of glycosides, alkaloids, saponins, resins, saponins, tannins, and flavonoids. Among the medicinal plants used, the most common phytochemicals were alkaloids (95.65%), glycosides (86.96%), saponin (82.61%), tannins (73.91%), flavonoids (56.52%), and resin (52.17%). The least widely distributed chemicals, on the other side, were resins. Trigonella foenum-graecum L., Pimpinella anisum L., and Cuminum cyminum L. seeds were shown to contain all six categories of secondary metabolites. The ethnographic importance of these medicinal plants is consistent with the content of secondary metabolites.

Constituents from Ranunculus sieboldii Miq.

Aim To investigate the chemical composition of Ranunculus sieboldii Miq..Methods Repeated column chromatography over silica gel, polyamide and RP-18 followed by gelfiltration on sephadex LH-20 were used to isolate chemical constituents, and their structures wereelucidated by extensive spectroscopic methods (UV, IR, MS, ~1H NMR, ^(13)C NMR) including 2D NMR(COSY, HMQC, HMBC, NOESY) techniques and by direct comparing spectral data with those reported inliterature. Results Five flavonoid glycosides named apigenin-4'-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (1),apigenin-7-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-4'-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (2), apigenin-8-C-α-L-arabinopyranoside(3), apigenin-8-C-β-D-ga-lactopyranoside (4) , tricin-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (5), together withtricin (6), luteolin (7), scopoletin (8), esculetin (9), scoparone (10), ferulic acid (11),protocatechuic acid (12) , and tematolide (13) were isolated from the 95% etha-nolic extract of itswhole plant, and their cytotoxic activities were preliminarily tested. Conclusion Compounds 1-12were obtained from this genus and compound 13 from this species for the first time. Furthermore,compound 1 was for the first time isolated from nature while the ^(13)C NMR data of compounds 2 and3 are reported for the first time. The bioassay revealed that compound 1 was active against BEL-7407and A549 cell lines (IC_(45) 43, 77 μg·mL^(-1)), 8 and 10 showed inhibitory activities on KB celllines (IC_(50) 78, 44 μg·mL^(-1)) and HL-60 cell lines (Ic_(50) 85, 85 μg·mL^(-1)), while 7exerted moderate cytotoxic activities on KB, BFL-7407, A549 and HL-60 cell lines with their IC_(50)being 51, 55, 44 and 10 μg·mL^(-1) , respectively.

Enzymatic Degradation of Parvifloside

Parvifloside (1), a new furostanol pentaglycoside, was isolated from the fresh rhizomes of Dioscorea parviflora C. T. Ting. On the basis of spectroscopic and chemical methods, its structure was elucidated as (25R)-26-O-β-glucopyranosyl-furost-5-en-3β,22ξ,26-triol 3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl (1→3)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (1→4)-[α-L-rhamnopyranosyl (1→2)]-β-D-glucopyranoside. Six prosapogenins (2-7)were obtained from the enzymatic degradation of 1by cellulase, but only 3 and 4 were obtained by β-glucosidase. The structures of all compounds were determined by spectroscopic data. The activity of the isolated compounds on deformation of mycelia germinated from Pyricularia oaryzae P-2b conidia was evaluated.

Caffeoyl Glycoside对小鼠免疫细胞功能的影响

本实验室从胡黄连根茎分离到1,6-di-O-caffeoyl-β-D-glucopyranoside单体Caffeoyl Glycoside(CG),体外试验测定其对小鼠免疫细胞功能的影响。通过MTT法检测CG对Balb/c小鼠脾淋巴细胞增殖,NK细胞对K562细胞杀伤活性的影响,以及小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞(PMΦ)能量代谢水平;CG对PMΦ吞噬中性红能力的影响。CG在一定剂量范围内单独或者协同非特异性丝裂原(ConA或LPS)作用均能够显著增强小鼠脾淋巴细胞、PMΦ的增殖能力(P<0.05或P<0.01),CG单独作用就能显著提高NK对K562细胞的杀伤活性(P<0.05或P<0.01)。CG在体外对小鼠主要免疫细胞的增值和功能方面具有显著的促进作用(P<0.05或P<0.01)。研究结果显示CG具有特异性与非特异性的免疫增强作用。

Two New Phenylpropanetriol Glycosides in the Fruits of Melia toosendan

Two new phenylpropanetriol glycosides, named as meliadanoside A (3 - methoxy- 5 - hydroxy-9- (1' - O-β-D-glucopyranosyl) - threo - phenylpropanetriol ) and meliadanoside B (4- hydroxy-7, 8- (2', 1' - O- β- D -glucopyranosyl) - phenylpropanetriol), were isolated from the water-soluble extract of the fruits of Meliatoosendan Sieb. et Zucc., along with threo-guaiacylglycerol. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic and chendcal analysis.

Phenylethanoid Glycosides from Cultivated Cistanche salsa

Introduction The plants of genus Cistanche G. Beck, which belong to Orobanchaceae family, include about twenty species, and there are four species and one variety are distributed in the northwest part of China. The dried fleshy stem of Cistanche genus plant known as ＇Roucongrong＇ in Chinese traditional medicine, has long been used for kidney deficiency, female infertility, morbid leucorrhea, and neurasthenia. Studies on active components and pharmacological activities show that it possesses significant activities in enhancing potency, anti-fatigue, immuno-modulability, etc, and phenylethanoid glycosides are the major active components. Due to excessive exploitation, its natural resources are facing with exhaustion. In order to improve this situation, the plant has been cultivated on a large scale in the northwest part of China. Up to now, the chemical investigations of the cultivated Cistartcbe salsa have not been undertaken. In this paper we report seven phenylethanoid glycosides from the cultivated Cistanche salsa： echinacoside （1）, cistanoside A （2）, acteoside （3）, isoacteoside （4）, 2＇-acetylacteoside （5）, tubuloside B （6）, and eutigoside A （7）. Among them, compound 7 isolated fronl family Orobanchaceae was reported previously, and compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 from the cultivated Cistanche salsa are reported for the first time.

Effect of Potato Extract on its Phenolic Metabolism,SAGs Accumulation and Allelopathic Autotoxicity

[Objective] The paper was to study the effect of potato extract on its phenolic metabolism,SAGs accumulation and allelopathic autotoxicity.[Method] With water treatment as control,the effects of aqueous extracts of potato bud,leaf-stem and tuber on its morphological characteristics,phenolic metabolism,glycoside alkaloids accumulation and allelopathic autotoxicity were studied.[Result] After the treatment of aqueous extract,the germination rate of potato reduced,germination was delayed,the plants became smaller,and the growth of root slowed down;the content of phenolic substances in roots,stems and leaves of potato increased,glycoside alkaloids accumulated,the activity of PPO and PAL increased.The effects of aqueous extract treatment on germination,growth,phenolic metabolism,glycoside alkaloid content and allelopathic autotoxicity successively were bud extractleaf-stem extracttuber extractcontrol.Treatment of aqueous extract did not affect the distribution of phenolic substances and glycosidic alkaloid in potato.[Conclusion] Phenolic substances and glycosidic alkaloid involved in the allelopathic autotoxicity of aqueous extract of potato,which had inhibition effect on germination and growth of potato.

Novel Stilbene Glycosides from Polygonum multiflorum

Two new stilbene glycosides (1 and 2), together with nine known compounds (3-11), were isolated from the water extract of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by their chemical properties and spectroscopic analyses, including extensive 2D NMR experiments. Compound 2 showed strong DNA cleavage activity, and compounds 1, 2 and 10 (2, 3, 4′, 5_tetrahydroxy_ trans _stilbene_2_O_β_ D _glucopyranoside) exhibited significant inhibition of lipid peroxidation.

New Steroidal Glycosides from Ophiopogon japonicus

Two new C 27 steroidal glycosides, named ophiopojaponin A (1) and B (2), together with two known ones, were isolated from the tubers of the famous traditional Chinese herb Ophiopogon japonicus Ker_Gawl. The spectroscopic and chemical evidence revealed their structures to be pennogenin 3_O_[2′_O_acetyl_α_L_rhamnopyranosyl (1→2)]_β_D_xylopyranosyl (1→3)_β_D_glucopyranoside (1), 26_O_β_D_glucopyranosyl_(22ξ, 25R)_3β, 14α, 22ξ, 26_tetrahydroxyfurost_5_ene 3_O_α_L_rhamnopyranosyl (1→2)_β_D_glucopyranoside (2), diosgenin 3_O_[α_L_rhamnopyranosyl (1→2)]_β_D_xylopyrano_syl (1→3)_β_D_glucopyranoside (3) and ruscogenin 1_O_[α_L_rhamnopyranosyl (1→2)]_β_D_xylopyranosyl (1→3)_β_D_fucopyranoside (4).

Three New Phenolic Glycosides from the Fertile Sprouts of Equisetum arvense

Three new phenolic glycosides, named as equisetumoside A (3-methoxy-11,12-dihydroxy-phenylhexane-9- one-4-O-beta -D-glucopyranoside), equisetumoside B (3-methoxy-4,11-dihydroxy-phenylhexane-9-one12-O-beta -D-glucopyranoside) and equisetumoside C ( cis-ferulic acid potassium salt 4-O-beta -D-glucopyranoside) were isolated from the water-soluble extract of fertile sprouts of Equisetum, arvense L. (Equisetaceae), together with uridine, inosine, 2'-deoxyinosine, 2'-deoxycytidine, tryptophan, thymidine, 5-carboxy-2'-deoxyuridine, coniferin, and kaempferol 3-O-beta -D-sophoroside-7-O-beta -D-glucopyranoside. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis and chemical transformation.