Three stilbenes from pigeon pea with promising anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation activity.

Cajaninstilbene acid (CSA), longistylin A (LLA), and longistylin C (LLC) are three characteristic stilbenes isolated from pigeon pea. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of these stilbenes against Staphylococcus aureus and even methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and test the possibility of inhibiting biofilm formation. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBCs) of these stilbenes were evaluated.

Three new glycosides from the stems of R. Br.

Two new phenolic glycosides ( and ), one known analogue (), along with a new diterpene glucoside () were obtained from ethanolic extract of the stems of R. Br. The structures of these isolated compounds were identified by extensive analysis of HRESIMS and NMR spectroscopic data.

Two new withanolides from the whole plants of .

Two new withaphysalin-type withanolides (18-O-ethylwithaphysalin R and 5-O-ethylphysaminimin C, and ), along with twelve known withanolides (-), were purified and identified from L. The chemical structures of these new isolates were elucidated through analyzing spectroscopic and HRESIMS data. All the obtained metabolites were appraised for their potential antiproliferative activity against the human breast cancer cell line MCF-7.

Euryachincoside, a Novel Phenolic Glycoside with Anti-Hepatic Fibrosis Activity from Eurya chinensis.

has been recorded as a folk medicine traditionally used for treatment of a variety of symptoms. However, the phytochemical and pharmacological investigations of this plant are still scarce. A novel phenolic glycoside named Euryachincoside (ECS) was isolated by chromatographic separation from and its chemical structure was identified by analysis of HRMS and NMR data.

Peruranolides A-D, four new withanolides with potential antibacterial and cytotoxic activity from L.

Background: Many drugs for anti-tumour have been developed, nevertheless, seeking new anticancer drug is the focus of ongoing investigation. Withanolides have been reported to possess potent antiproliferative activity. Literature findings revealed that a diversity of withanolides were obtained from , however, the antitumor activity of these bioactive compounds is still unclear.

A Review on the Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Rosa laevigata: A Medicinal and Edible Plant.

Rosa laevigata Michx., a medicinal and edible plant in China, has exerted a variety of medicinal values and health benefits. This present review aims to achieve a comprehensive and up-to-date investigation in the phytochemistry and pharmacology of R.

Rosanortriterpenes A-B, Two Promising Agents from var. , Alleviate Inflammatory Responses and Liver Fibrosis in In Vitro Cell Models.

Rosanortriterpenes A-B (RTA and RTB), two nortriterpenoids, are characteristic constituents in the fruits of var. . However, pharmacological studies on these compounds are still scarce.

Two new 7,20-epoxy--kaurane diterpenoids from the aerial parts of .

Two new compounds ( and ), belonging to C-20 oxygenated -kauranes-type diterpenoids, were identified from the aerial parts of . Their structures were elucidated by extensive analysis of HRESI-MS and NMR spectroscopic data. Both these two compounds possess a common 7,20-epoxy--kauranes skeleton with a hydroxyl group rarely occurring at C-13.

Three new pterocarpans from the aerial parts of .

Three new pterocarpans, named abrusprecatins A-C (), along with three known ones, namely medicarpin (), maackiain (), and 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-8,9-methylenedioxypterocarpan () were isolated from the aerial parts of . The structures of these compounds were established by extensive analysis of mass spectrometric data, 1 D and 2 D NMR spectroscopic data. In addition, the absolute configurations were determined by a combination of single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and circular dichroism spectroscopy.

Rosanortriterpenes A-B, two new nortriterpenes from the fruits of var. .

One new oleanane-type nortriterpene, rosanortriterpene A (), and one new ursane-type nortriterpene, rosanortriterpene B (), were isolated from the fruits of var. . The structures of - were fully characterised on the basis of extensive spectroscopic analysis, including IR, HRESIMS, as well as 1D and 2D NMR spectral data (HSQC, H-H COSY, and HMBC).

Callistemonols A and B, Potent Antimicrobial Acylphloroglucinol Derivatives with Unusual Carbon Skeletons from .

A phytochemical investigation on the leaves of resulted in the isolation of two unusual compounds, callistemonols A () and B (). Callistemonol A () possesses a novel skeleton of a furan ring fusing both an α,β-triketone and a phloroglucinol unit, while callistemonol B () is an acylphloroglucinol derivative featuring two methyl substituents on a five-membered ring and an isovaleryl side chain. Their structures were fully characterized on the basis of extensive spectroscopic analysis, including 1D and 2D NMR parameters, as well as the IR and HRESIMS data.

Two new ent-kaurane diterpenes from the stems of Eurya chinensis.

Two new ent-kaurane diterpenes (1-2), together with five known analogs, were isolated from the stems of Eurya chinensis. The structures of new compounds were established by extensive analysis of mass spectrometric and 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic data. Compound 3 exhibited noticeable anti-inflammatory activity as denoted by inhibiting LPS-induced nitric oxide (NO) production in RAW264.

Three new kavalactone dimers from Piper methysticum (kava).

Three new dimeric kavalactones, designated as diyangonins A-C (1-3), along with two known analogs were isolated from the roots of Piper methysticum. Their structures were elucidated by means of extensive analysis of their 1D, 2D NMR, and mass spectroscopic data. All these dimers possess a skeleton featuring a cyclobutane ring connecting two kavalactone units in head-to-tail or head-to-head mode.

A new ent-kaurane diterpene derivative from the stems of Eurya chinensis R.Br.

One new ent-kaurane diterpene derivative (1), along with four known diterpenes, was isolated from the stems of Eurya chinensis R.Br. The structure of the new compound was established by extensive analysis of mass spectrometric and 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic data.

Yangonindimers A-C, three new kavalactone dimers from Piper methysticum (kava).

Three new kavalactone dimers, designated as yangonindimers A-C (1-3), along with one known analogue were isolated from the roots of Piper methysticum. Their structures were elucidated via extensive analysis of their 1D, 2D NMR and mass spectroscopic data. All these dimers possess a skeleton featuring a cyclobutane ring connecting two kavalactone units.

MiR-107 down-regulates SIAH1 expression in human breast cancer cells and silencing of miR-107 inhibits tumor growth in a nude mouse model of triple-negative breast cancer.

We have reported that SIAH1 is down-regulated and associated with apoptosis and invasion in human breast cancer. However, the molecular mechanisms leading to SIAH1 down-regulation remain to be elucidated. Here, we demonstrated that miR-107 directly down-regulates SIAH1 expression in human breast cancer cells.

Pulmonary artery haemodynamic properties in patients with pulmonary hypertension secondary to rheumatic mitral stenosis.

We sought to explore the pulmonary haemodynamic changes in rheumatic mitral stenosis patients with secondary pulmonary hypertension. The pulmonary artery resistance and compliance of 35 patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis and 12 controls without cardiopulmonary vascular disease were evaluated by using an improved method, which is based on making calculations with parameters obtained from right heart catheterisation. The results are as follows: (1) pulmonary artery compliance in patients with secondary pulmonary hypertension was significantly lower than that of the control group (P<0.

Integrin β3 and its ligand regulate the expression of uPA through p38 MAPK in breast cancer.

Interplay between integrins and extracellular matrix is suggested to play an important role in malignant progression and tumor differentiation. The aim of the study was to determine the combined expression of integrin β3 and tenascin-c (TN-c) in breast cancer and examine whether integrin β3 and TN-c can activate urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) through p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK). We detected the expression of integrin β3, TN-c, p-p38, and uPA in 80 cases of breast invasive ductal carcinoma by immunohistochemistry.

Expression and regulation mechanisms of Sonic Hedgehog in breast cancer.

Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) plays an essential role in vertebrate organogenesis as well as the development of some cancers, including breast cancer. The aim of the present study was to characterize more precisely its role in breast carcinogenesis and elucidate its regulation mechanisms. The expression of Shh was investigated in 97 breast carcinomas and 22 paired non-tumorous tissues (distant from the primary tumor) by immunohistochemistry and in four breast cell lines by Western blotting.

The expression of SIAH1 is downregulated and associated with Bim and apoptosis in human breast cancer tissues and cells.

Seven in absentia homolog1 (SIAH1) was reported as a tumor suppressor and played an important role in regulating cell apoptosis. However, its effects on the breast carcinogenesis remain unclear. In this study, our aims were to examine the relationship between SIAH1 and Bcl-2-interacting mediator of cell death (Bim) and to explore the effects of SIAH1 on the breast carcinogenesis.

One-pot organocatalytic asymmetric synthesis of 3-nitro-1,2-dihydroquinolines by a dual-activation protocol.

Generally, amine-catalyzed enantioselective transformations rely on chiral enamine or unsaturated iminium intermediates. Herein, we report a protocol involving dual activation by an aromatic iminium and hydrogen-bonding. An enantioselective aza-Michael-Henry domino reaction of 2-aminobenzaldehydes with nitroolefins has been developed through this protocol using primary amine thiourea catalysts to provide a variety of 3-nitro-1,2-dihydroquinolines in moderate yields and with up to 90% ee.

SIAH1 induced apoptosis by activation of the JNK pathway and inhibited invasion by inactivation of the ERK pathway in breast cancer cells.

Seven in absentia homolog 1 (SIAH1), a homologue of Drosophila seven in absentia (Sina), has emerged as a tumor suppressor and plays an important role in regulating cell apoptosis. To investigate the role and possible mechanism of SIAH1 in breast cancer cells, we up-regulated the expression of SIAH1 using pcDNA3-myc-SIAH1 and knocked down SIAH1 using SIAH1 siRNA. We found that the overexpression of SIAH1 induced cell apoptosis by up-regulating the level of Bim through the activation of the JNK signaling pathway, and the suppression of SIAH1 expression increased cell invasion via the activation of the ERK signaling pathway in breast cancer cells.

[Effects of glucocorticoids on tuberculous pleural effusion: experiment with rats].

Objective: To explore the effects of systemic glucocorticoid treatment on tuberculous pleural effusion.

Methods: Ninety Wistar rats were intrapleurally injected with 0.03 mg of standard human Mycobacterium tuberculosis to establish models of tuberculous pleural effusions and then were randomly divided into 2 equal groups both without anti-tuberculosis treatment: glucocorticoids group (GG) undergoing intramuscular injection of 0.

[Correlation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signal transduction pathway to uPA expression in breast cancer].

Background & Objective: p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38MAPK) signal transduction pathway regulates the expression of various metastasis-related genes. Urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) plays an important role in cancer invasion and metastasis. This study was to explore the correlation of p38MAPK signal transduction pathway to uPA expression in breast cancer.

[Relationship between expressions of telomerase genes and apoptosis related genes in mammary ductal atypical hyperplasia].

Background & Objective: Recent studies showed that the activating of telomerase and excessive expression of apoptosis suppressor genes were related to the development of many tumors. This study was designed to investigate the expression of telomerase genes (hTR, hTRT) and apoptosis related genes (p53, bcl-2) in mammary atypical ductal hyperplasia for exploring the change of telomerase activity and apoptosis related genes in the process of mammary ductal dysplasia to malignant transformation.

Method: Expressions of telomerase genes (hTR, hTRT) and apoptosis related genes (p53, bcl-2) were detected by in situ hybridization and expression of the mutant p53 protein was detected by immunohistochemistry were detected in 44 patients with mammary atypical ductal hyperplasia, those expression were compared with those of the 6 benign hyperplasia and 26 breast carcinoma.