Naphthoquinone derivatives isolated from plants: recent advances in biological activity

ES Ahmadi, A Tajbakhsh, M Iranshahy… - Mini Reviews in …, 2020 - ingentaconnect.com
Naturally occurring naphthoquinones (NQs) comprising highly reactive small molecules are
the subject of increasing attention due to their promising biological activities such as …

A review of the chemistry and biological activities of natural colorants, dyes, and pigments: challenges, and opportunities for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical …

A Pasdaran, M Zare, A Hamedi… - Chemistry & …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Natural pigments are important sources for the screening of bioactive lead compounds. This
article reviewed the chemistry and therapeutic potentials of over 570 colored molecules from …

Antidiabetic and antimicrobial flavonoids from the twigs and roots of Erythrina subumbrans (Hassk.) Merr.

P Phukhatmuen, P Meesakul, V Suthiphasilp… - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
The phytochemical investigation of the twig and root extracts of Erythrina subumbrans
(Hassk.) Merr.(Fabaceae) resulted in the isolation and identification of a new pterocarpan …

Pigment production by Fusarium solani BRM054066 and determination of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

BS Menezes, LS Solidade, AA Conceição… - AMB Express, 2020 - Springer
The fungal kingdom has been widely studied as a source of bioactive compounds of interest
to the pharmaceutical and food industry. This paper studies the production of natural red …

Rindera graeca (A. DC.) Boiss. & Heldr. (Boraginaceae) In Vitro Cultures Targeting Lithospermic Acid B and Rosmarinic Acid Production

K Sykłowska-Baranek, M Gaweł, Ł Kuźma, B Wileńska… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
The in vitro cultures of Rindera graeca, a rare endemic plant, were developed as a
sustainable source of phenolic acids. Various shoot and root cultures were established and …

Structural Characterization and Hepatoprotective Activity of Naphthoquinone From Cucumis bisexualis

Q Ma, R Wei, Z Sang - Natural Product Communications, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Three new naphthoquinones, namely 5, 8-dihydroxy-7′-isopropyl-furan ring-1 ″-prenyl-
naphthoquinone (1), 5, 8-dihydroxy-7′-propenyl-furan ring-1 ″-isopropanol …

Identification of Onosma visianii Roots Extract and Purified Shikonin Derivatives as Potential Acaricidal Agents against Tetranychus urticae

S Sut, R Pavela, V Kolarčik, L Cappellacci, R Petrelli… - Molecules, 2017 - mdpi.com
There is an increasing need for the discovery of reliable and eco-friendly pesticides and
natural plant-derived products may play a crucial role as source of new active compounds …

MNQ derivative D21 protects against LPS-induced inflammatory damage in bovine ovarian follicular GCs in vitro via the steroid biosynthesis signaling pathway

X Yang, X Qin, K Wang, E Kebreab, L Lyu - Theriogenology, 2023 - Elsevier
Bacterial infections of the reproductive system of dairy cows lead to inflammation, and
lipopolysaccharide (LPS) of the cell wall of Gram-negative bacteria is the main pathogenic …

Bioactive 3,8‐Epoxy Iridoids from Valeriana jatamansi

LQ Quan, LH Su, SG Qi, Y Xue, T Yang… - Chemistry & …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Twelve 3, 8‐epoxy iridoids, including four new compounds, jatamanins R–U (1–4),
and eight known compounds (5–12), were obtained from the roots and rhizomes of …

Protective effects of MNQ against Lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory damage in bovine ovarian follicular granulosa cells in Vitro

X Yang, T Guo, Z Du, X Qin, K Wang, E Kebreab… - The Journal of Steroid …, 2023 - Elsevier
Inflammation of the reproductive tract in dairy cows lead to functional disorders of follicular
granulosa cells (GCs) in mammalian ovaries resulting in infertility and serious losses to the …