Jerantinines A-G, cytotoxic Aspidosperma alkaloids from Tabernaemontana corymbosa

J Nat Prod. 2008 Sep;71(9):1591-4. doi: 10.1021/np800435c. Epub 2008 Sep 9.

Abstract

Seven new indole alkaloids of the Aspidosperma type, jerantinines A-G (1-7), were isolated from a leaf extract of the Malayan Tabernaemontana corymbosa. The structures were established using NMR and MS analysis. Five of the alkaloids isolated and two derivatives (1-5, 8, 9) displayed pronounced in vitro cytotoxicity against human KB cells (IC50 < 1 microg/mL).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / chemistry
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / pharmacology
  • Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor
  • Humans
  • Indole Alkaloids / chemistry
  • Indole Alkaloids / isolation & purification*
  • Indole Alkaloids / pharmacology*
  • KB Cells
  • Malaysia
  • Molecular Structure
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry
  • Plants, Medicinal / chemistry*
  • Tabernaemontana / chemistry*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Indole Alkaloids