A new ecdysteroside from Lygodium japonicum (Thunb.) Sw

J Nat Med. 2009 Apr;63(2):215-9. doi: 10.1007/s11418-008-0310-8. Epub 2009 Jan 9.

Abstract

A new ecdysteroside, named lygodiumsteroside A, as well as a known ecdysteroside, were isolated from the roots of Lygodium japonicum (Thunb.) Sw. Their structures were identified by spectral and chemical methods.

MeSH terms

  • Ferns / chemistry*
  • Glycosides / isolation & purification*
  • Medicine, Chinese Traditional
  • Phytosterols / isolation & purification*
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry*
  • Plant Roots
  • Spectrum Analysis

Substances

  • Glycosides
  • Phytosterols
  • Plant Extracts
  • lygodiumsteroside A
  • ponasteroside A