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Compounds from Agathis dammara exert hypoglycaemic activity by enhancing glucose uptake: lignans, terpenes and others [PDF]

Natural Products and Bioprospecting
In this study, two new kaurane diterpenes (16, 17), together with 12 lignans (1–12), a triterpene (15), and two other compounds (13, 14) were isolated from the woods of Agathis dammara.
Zhe-Wei Yu, Bang-Ping Cai, Su-Zhi Xie, Yi Zhang, Wen-Hui Wang, Shun-Zhi Liu, Yan-Lin Bin, Qi Chen, Mei-Juan Fang, Rong Qi, Ming-Yu Li, Ying-Kun Qiu   +11 more
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Neuroprotective Kaurane Diterpenes fromFritillaria ebeiensis [PDF]

Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 2011
The new kaurane diterpene, ent-3β-butanoyloxykaur-15-en-17-ol, and four known kaurane diterpenes were isolated from the bulbs of Fritillaria ebeiensis. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of extensive spectroscopic analyses (IR, ESI-MS, HR-ESI-MS, 1-D and 2-D NMR).
XU, Jing, GUO, Ping, LIU, Cuizhou, SUN, Zhanping, GUI, Liping, GUO, Yuanqiang, YAMAKUNI, Tohru, OHIZUMI, Yasushi   +7 more
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An ent-Kaurane-Type Diterpene in Croton antisyphiliticus Mart. [PDF]

Molecules, 2012
Croton antisyphiliticus is a medicinal plant widely used in the treatment of microbial infections, especially those affecting the genital tract. Crude extract, fractions and pure compound isolated from roots of this species were investigated to validate their antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
Pereira, Sarazete, Taleb-Contini, Silvia, Coppede, Juliana, Pereira, Paulo, Bertoni, Bianca, França, Suzelei, Pereira, Ana Maria   +6 more
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Synthesis and Sensory Evaluation of ent-Kaurane Diterpene Glycosides [PDF]

Molecules, 2012
Catalytic hydrogenation of the three ent-kaurane diterpene glycosides isolated from Stevia rebaudiana, namely rubusoside, stevioside, and rebaudioside-A has been carried out using Pd(OH)2 and their corresponding dihydro derivatives have been isolated as the products.
Prakash, Indra, Campbell, Mary, Miguel, Rafael Ignacio San, Chaturvedula, Venkata Sai Prakash   +3 more
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Phylogeny, Phytomedicines, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Properties, and Toxicity of Croton gratissimus Burch (Euphorbiaceae)

Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Croton gratissimus is an important plant in Africa setup and across the globe for its ethnomedicinal uses in managing a wide range of diseases. Its phylogeny, pharmacological properties, ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, and cytotoxicity have been highlighted in various articles and journals.
Kirkland Dingili Magwilu, Joseph Mwanzia Nguta, Isaac Mapenay, Dorine Matara, Srinivas Mutalik   +4 more
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Ethnomedicinal Information on Plants Used for the Treatment of Bone Fractures, Wounds, and Sprains in the Northern Region of the Republic of Benin

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Medicinal plants are frequently used in African countries due to their importance in the treatment of various conditions. In the northern Republic of Benin, traditional healers are recognized as specialists in the treatment of fractures, wounds, and sprains.
Nonvignon Murielle Codo Toafode, Emelia Oppong Bekoe, Zacharie Vissiennon, Virgile Ahyi, Cica Vissiennon, Karin Fester, Mohammed Bourhia   +6 more
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Integrated Strategy of UHPLC‐Q‐TOF‐MS and Molecular Networking for Identification of Diterpenoids from Euphorbia fischeriana Steud. and Prediction of the Anti‐Breast‐Cancer Mechanism by the Network Pharmacological Method

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2021, Issue 1, 2021., 2021
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies in women worldwide. Traditional Chinese medicine has been used as adjunctive or complementary therapy for breast cancer. Diterpenoids from Euphorbia fischeriana Steud. have been demonstrated to possess anti‐breast‐cancer activity.
Tian-Cheng Ma, Yu-Kun Ma, Jin-Ling Zhang, Lei Liu, Jia Sun, Li-Na Guo, Qi Liu, Yu Sun, Siti Fatimah Sabran   +8 more
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Anthelmintic Potential of Medicinal Plants against Ancylostoma caninum

Veterinary Medicine International, Volume 2021, Issue 1, 2021., 2021
Ancylostoma caninum is one of the most important hookworms in dogs. A study revealed that the prevalence of ancylostomiasis in Indonesia is relatively high. However, cases of persistent ancylostomiasis in dogs were reported, indicating the possibility of anthelmintic resistance.
Savira Ekawardhani, Utari T. Anggoro, Ita Krissanti, Nora Mestorino   +3 more
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Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of the Extracts of the Pods of Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne‐Redh. (Fabaceae)

Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 2021, Issue 1, 2021., 2021
Plants have been used traditionally by people in treating and the management of diseases since time immemorial. Traditional medicines including the herbal medicines are used for primary healthcare in some domains in almost every country. Approximately 80% of the population in developing coutries depend on plants as their source of medicine for ...
Memory Makosa, Simbarashe Sithole, Stanley Mukanganyama, Heng Yen Khong   +3 more
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In Silico Studies of Lamiaceae Diterpenes with Bioinsecticide Potential against Aphis gossypii and Drosophila melanogaster

Molecules, 2021
Background: The growing demand for agricultural products has led to the misuse/overuse of insecticides; resulting in the use of higher concentrations and the need for ever more toxic products. Ecologically, bioinsecticides are considered better and safer
Gabriela Cristina Soares Rodrigues, Mayara dos Santos Maia, Andreza Barbosa Silva Cavalcanti, Natália Ferreira de Sousa, Marcus Tullius Scotti, Luciana Scotti   +5 more
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