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  • Natural Product Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Medicinal Botany

Background:

  • Aloe species are recognized for their diverse phytochemical profiles and medicinal properties.
  • Previous research indicates potential therapeutic applications for Aloe-derived compounds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a phytochemical investigation of the roots of *Aloe megalacantha*.
  • To isolate and characterize new and known natural products from the plant.
  • To evaluate the cytotoxic activity of the isolated compounds against a human cervix carcinoma cell line.

Main Methods:

  • Extraction of *Aloe megalacantha* roots using ethyl acetate.
  • Isolation of compounds using chromatographic techniques.
  • Structure elucidation of isolated compounds via NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.
  • Cytotoxicity assays using the KB-3-1 cell line.

Main Results:

  • Isolation of four new compounds: 1,8-dimethoxynepodinol, aloesaponarin III, 10-O-methylchrysalodin, and methyl-26-O-feruloyl-oxyhexacosanate.
  • Identification of ten known compounds from the extract.
  • Demonstration of cytotoxic activity in several isolates against KB-3-1 cells.
  • Aloesaponarin II exhibited potent activity with an IC50 value of 0.98 µM.

Conclusions:

  • The phytochemical analysis of *Aloe megalacantha* roots yielded novel and known compounds.
  • Aloesaponarin II is a promising candidate for further investigation as an anticancer agent.
  • This study contributes to understanding the chemical constituents and potential pharmacological value of *Aloe megalacantha*.