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Structural characterization and immunosuppressive activity of a new pregnane glycoside from Epigynum cochinchinensis
Yu-Ting Shao1, Yan Zhao2, Hong Zhang2
1Yunnan Institute of Food Safety, Kunming University of Science and Technology , Kunming , People's Republic of China.
Abstract:
Phytochemical investigation on the ethyl acetate fraction of the leaves of Epigynum cochinchinensis led to the isolation of a new C21 pregnane glycoside, epigycoside B (1), together with three known analogues. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of extensive spectroscopic techniques, including UV, MS, and NMR experiments, as well as the chemical methods. Compound 1 displayed in vitro immunosuppressive activity against concanavalin A (Con A)/Lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-stimulated proliferation of mice splenocyte. The activity was significant as compared with control group at 50 μM concentration.
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