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A new phenolic derivative () and a new dihydrophenanthrene () were isolated from the aerial part of rofe, along with 12 known compounds. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis，and the relative configuration of compound was determined by -based configuration analysis (JBCA) method. Bioassay result indicated that compound exhibited weak antibacterial activity against and .

Two new alkaloids from the twigs of Trigonostemon filipes.

A phytochemical investigation of the alkaloid constituents from Trigonostemon filipes Y. T. Chang et S.

A new steroidal saponin from dragon's blood of Dracaena cambodiana.

Phytochemical study on dragon's blood of Dracaena cambodiana led to a new steroidal saponin, cambodianoside G(1), and six known ones (2-7). The structure of the new compound was elucidated on the basis of detailed spectroscopic analysis. Evaluation of antibacterial activities showed that compound 7 exhibited antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus.

Three new phenolic compounds from Dalbergia odorifera.

Three new phenolic compounds (1-3) were isolated from the heartwood of Dalbergia odorifera T. Chen. (Leguminosae).

Five new eudesmane-type sesquiterpenoids from Chinese agarwood induced by artificial holing.

Five new eudesmane-type sesquiterpenoids (1-5), along with six known ones (6-11), were isolated from Chinese agarwood induced by artificial holing originating from Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg (Thymelaeaceae). The structures of the new sesquiterpenoids were established by spectroscopic methods including UV, IR, MS, 1D, and 2D NMR.

Two new sesquiterpenoids from endophytic fungus J3 isolated from Mangrove Plant Ceriops tagal.

Two new sesquiterpenoids, named 2α-hydroxyxylaranol B (1) and 4β-hydroxyxylaranol B (2), together with a known diterpenoid 3,4-seco-sonderianol (3) were isolated from the fermentation of endophytic fungus J3 of Ceriops tagal. Their structures were elucidated based on spectroscopic methods including 1D and 2D NMR (HMQC, (1)H-(1)H COSY and HMBC). All compounds were evaluated for their cytotoxic activities by MTT method, and compound 3 exhibited cytotoxic activities against K562, SGC-7901, and BEL-7402 cell lines.

Monoterpenoid coumarins from the peels of Clausena lansium.

A phytochemical investigation on the peels of Clausena lansium (Lour.) Skeels led to the isolation of two new monoterpenoid coumarins, named clauslactone V (1) and clauslactone W (2), together with three known analogues (3-5). Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic techniques (UV, IR, MS, 1D and 2D NMR).

A new diterpene from the stems of Trigonostemon heterophyllus.

Aim: To investigate the chemical constituents in the stems of Trigonostemon heterophyllus.

Method: The chemical constituents were isolated by column chromatography on silica gel, Rp-18, and Sephadex LH-20, and their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analysis.

Results: Three compounds were isolated and identified as a new diterpene, trigonoheterene B (1), together with two known compounds, trigonostemone (2) and trigonochinene B (3).

A new lignan glycoside from Trigonostemon heterophyllus.

Phytochemical investigation on the stems of Trigonostemonheterophyllus led to the isolation of a new lariciresinol-based lignan glycoside, trigonoheteran (1), together with a known lignan glycoside, aviculin (2). Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods including 1D and 2D NMR (HMQC, (1)H-(1)H COSY, HMBC, and NOESY).

Metabolites from the endophytic fungus HP-1 of Chinese eaglewood.

Aim: To study the chemical constituents from the fermentation of the endophytic fungus HP-1 of Chinese eaglewood.

Methods: The chemical constituents were isolated by column chromatography on silica gel and Sephadex LH-20, and their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analysis.

Results: Four compounds were isolated and identified as 3α, 3β, 10β-trimethyl-decahydroazuleno[6, 7]furan-8, 9, 14-triol (1), 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid (2), 4-hydroxyphenethyl alcohol (3), and 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxaldehyde (4).

Five new sesquiterpenoids from Dalbergia odorifera.

Five new sesquiterpenes (1-5) along with ten known ones were isolated from the heartwood of Dalbergia odorifrea T. Chen. Their structures were determined by spectroscopic techniques including MS, UV, IR, 1D and 2D NMR.

Steroidal saponins from dragon's blood of Dracaena cambodiana.

Six new steroidal saponins, cambodianosides A-F (1-6), together with seven known ones, were isolated from the dragon's blood of Dracaena cambodiana. The structures of 1-6 were elucidated on the basis of detailed spectroscopic analysis, including 1D and 2D NMR techniques and chemical methods. The cytotoxicities of all the isolated compounds were evaluated in vitro against three human cancer cell lines, and compounds 7, 8, and 11 showed significant inhibitory activities.

Metabolites from the endophytic fungus Penicillium sp. FJ-1 of Ceriops tagal.

To investigate the chemical constituents of the endophytic fungus Penicillium sp. FJ-1 of Ceriops tagal, the chemical constituents were isolated by column chromatography on silica gel and Sephadex LH-20. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analysis.

[Chemical constituents from stems of Aquilaria sinensis].

Objective: To study the constituents from the stems of Aquilaria sinensis.

Method: The chemical constituents were isolated by various column chromatographic methods. The structures were identified by spectral analysis including NMR and MS data.

New sesquiterpenoids from Aglaia odorata var. microphyllina and their cytotoxic activity.

One new norsesquiterpene (1), and four new sesquiterpenes (2 - 5), along with four known ones, were isolated from the twigs of Aglaia odorata var. microphyllina C. DC.

2-(2-phenylethyl)chromone derivatives in Chinese agarwood "Qi-Nan" from Aquilaria sinensis.

Five new 2-(2-phenylethyl)chromone derivatives, qinanones A-E (1-5), together with eight known 2-(2-phenylethyl)chromone derivatives (6-13), were isolated from the Et2O extract of high-quality Chinese agarwood "Qi-Nan" originating from Aquilaria sinensis. The structures of the new 2-(2-phenylethyl)chromones were elucidated by spectroscopic techniques (UV, IR, 1D and 2D NMR) and MS analyses. In the bioassay for acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, compounds 1-6, 10, and 12 exhibited weak inhibitory activities (inhibition percentage ranged from 10 % to 24 % at the concentration of 50 µg/mL).

Two new acridone alkaloids from the branch of Atalantia buxifolia and their biological activity.

Two new acridone alkaloids, 3-methoxy-1,4,5-trihydroxy-10-methylacridone (1) and 2,3-dimethoxy-1,4,5-trihydroxy-10-methylacridone (2), were isolated from the ethanol extract of the branch of Atalantia buxifolia. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods including 1D and 2D NMR. Compounds 1 and 2 exhibited significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and weak inhibitory effect on acetylcholinesterase.

A new antibacterial phenanthrenequinone from Dendrobium sinense.

A new phenanthrenequinone, named denbinobin B (1), together with three known phenanthrenes was isolated from the whole plant of Dendrobium sinense T. Tang et F.T.

Indole alkaloids from Kopsia hainanensis and evaluation of their antimicrobial activity.

Three new indole alkaloids, named kopsihainin D (1), kopsihainin E (2), and kopsihainin F (3), along with nine known compounds (4-12) were isolated from the twigs of Kopsia hainanensis. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic methods including HRESIMS, UV, IR, and NMR. Compounds 1 - 3 and 5 showed inhibitory activity against Staphylococcus aureus with an antibacterial circle diameter of 11.

Two new meroterpenes from endophytic fungus A1 of Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea.

Two new meroterpenes, guignardone D (1) and guignardone E (2), were isolated from endophytic fungus A1 of Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea Gaertn. F. Their structures were established based on spectroscopic methods including 1D and 2D NMR (HMQC, (1)H-(1)H COSY, HMBC, and ROESY).

A fatty acid glycoside from a marine-derived fungus isolated from mangrove plant Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea.

To study the antimicrobial components from the endophytic fungus A1 of mangrove plant Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea Gaertn. F., a new fatty acid glucoside was isolated by column chromatography from the broth of A1, and its structure was identified as R-3-hydroxyundecanoic acid methylester-3-O-α-l-rhamnopyranoside (1) by spectroscopic methods including 1D and 2D NMR (HMQC, (1)H-(1)H COSY and HMBC) and chemical methods.

A new tetranortriterpenoid from the roots of Atalantia buxifolia.

A new tetranortriterpenoid, named 6-deacetyl-severinolide, together with six known tetranortriterpenoids severinolide, acetyl-isoepiatalantin, 7-isovaleroylcycloepiatalantin, cycloepiatalantin, 7-isovaleroylcycloseverinolide, and atalantin, was isolated from the ethanol extract of the roots of Atalantia buxifolia collected in Hainan. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods including 1D and 2D NMR (HMQC, ¹H-¹H COSY, HMBC, and NOESY).

Metabolites from endophytic fungus A12 of Dracaena cambodiana.

A new drimane sesquiterpene, 1α,7α-dihydroxyconfertifolin (1), along with two known compounds 2 and 3, was isolated from endophytic fungus A12 of Dracaena cambodiana. The new compound was elucidated by HR-ESI-MS and spectroscopic techniques (IR, UV, 1D, and 2D NMR). Compound 2 showed inhibitory bacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus with diameter of the inhibition zone of 13.

Two new antimicrobial flavanes from dragon's blood of Dracaena cambodiana.

Two new flavonoids, named cambodianins D (1) and E (2), together with two known flavanes (2S)-7,4'-dihydroxy-6,8-dimethylflavane (3) and (2S)-7,3'-dihydroxy-4'-methoxy-8-methylflavane (4), were isolated from dragon's blood of Dracaena cambodiana. The new compounds were determined by HR-ESI-MS and spectroscopic techniques (UV, IR, 1D, and 2D NMR). Compounds 1-3 exhibited antimicrobial activities.

Two new triterpenoid saponins from the leaves of Ilex kudingcha.

Two new triterpene saponins, ilekudinchosides F (1) and G (2), along with three known saponins were isolated from the leaves of Ilex kudingcha C. J. Tseng.