TRAIL-enhancing activity of Erythrinan alkaloids from Erythrina velutina

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2009 Jan 1;19(1):234-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2008.10.111. Epub 2008 Oct 31.

Abstract

A new Erythrinan alkaloid (1), erythodine N-oxide, was isolated from the seeds of Erythrina velutina together with seven known Erythrinan alkaloids (2-7, 9) and an indole alkaloid (8). The structure of new compound (1) was elucidated by spectroscopic methods. Six of the nine compounds showed enhanced activity when combined with tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL). Erysotrine (4) did not show cytotoxic activity by itself, but exhibited significant cytotoxicity when combined with TRAIL.

MeSH terms

  • Alkaloids / isolation & purification
  • Alkaloids / pharmacology*
  • Alkaloids / therapeutic use
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Survival / drug effects
  • Drug Synergism
  • Erythrina / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Indole Alkaloids
  • Jurkat Cells
  • Molecular Structure
  • TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand / pharmacology*
  • TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Alkaloids
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Indole Alkaloids
  • TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand