[Studies on the chemical structure of lucyoside R from leaves of Luffa cylindrica roem]

Yao Xue Xue Bao. 1997 Oct;32(10):761-4.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

A new pentacyclic triterpenoid saponin, lucyoside R, has been isolated from the leaves of Luffa cylindrica along with lucyoside G. Its stucture was established as 2 alpha, 21 beta-dihydroxyhederagenin-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside based on spectral and chemical evidence.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Luffa / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oleanolic Acid* / analogs & derivatives*
  • Saponins / chemistry
  • Saponins / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Saponins
  • lucyoside R
  • Oleanolic Acid