New labdane diterpenes from Leonurus cardiaca

Planta Med. 2008 Aug;74(10):1288-90. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1081304. Epub 2008 Jul 29.

Abstract

Leonurus cardiaca L. has been used in oriental medicine against several types of disorders. The ethanolic extract of leaves of Leonurus cardiaca yielded three new labdane-type diterpenes: 15- O-ethylleopersin C (1), 15- O-methylleopersin C (2), and 15- EPI- O-methylleopersin C (3). Their structures were determined using 1 D and 2 D NMR including 1H-1H COSY, HMQC, HMBC, and ROESY spectroscopic techniques. Compounds (1 - 3) were evaluated for in vitro antiplasmodial activity (D6 and W2 clones) and cytotoxicity (Vero cells).

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Proliferation / drug effects*
  • Chlorocebus aethiops
  • Diterpenes / chemistry
  • Diterpenes / isolation & purification*
  • Diterpenes / pharmacology
  • Leonurus / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry
  • Plasmodium falciparum / drug effects*
  • Vero Cells

Substances

  • Diterpenes