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    Area of Science:

    • Natural Product Chemistry
    • Pharmacology
    • Medicinal Chemistry

    Background:

    • Zanthoxylum simulans is a plant species with potential medicinal properties.
    • Inflammation is a complex biological response implicated in various diseases.
    • Nitric oxide (NO) is a key mediator in inflammatory processes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To isolate and identify chemical constituents from Zanthoxylum simulans.
    • To evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of these constituents.
    • To explore novel anti-inflammatory agents from natural sources.

    Main Methods:

    • Extraction and isolation of compounds using various column chromatography techniques.
    • Structure elucidation of isolated compounds via extensive spectroscopic methods (e.g., NMR, MS).
    • Assay of inhibitory activity against nitric oxide (NO) production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells.

    Main Results:

    • Four compounds were isolated: isozanthpodocarpin B (1), kobusin (2), (+)-fargesin (3), and epieudesmin (4).
    • Isozanthpodocarpin B (1) is a newly identified dimeric lignan.
    • Compound 1 exhibited significant NO production inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of 14.49 µmol·L⁻¹.

    Conclusions:

    • Isozanthpodocarpin B (1) is a novel dimeric lignan isolated from Zanthoxylum simulans.
    • Compound 1 displays potent anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting NO production.
    • Isozanthpodocarpin B holds promise as a potential anti-inflammatory agent for future drug development.