Abstract Title:

Anti-AIDS agents. Part 57: Actein, an anti-HIV principle from the rhizome of Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh), and the anti-HIV activity of related saponins.

Abstract Source:

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2004 Mar 8;14(5):1329-32. PMID: 14980692

Abstract Author(s):

Nobuko Sakurai, Jiu-Hong Wu, Yutaka Sashida, Yoshihiro Mimaki, Tamotsu Nikaido, Kazuo Koike, Hideji Itokawa, Kuo-Hsiung Lee

Article Affiliation:

Natural Products Laboratory, School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7360, USA.

Abstract:

Actein (1), a tetracyclic triterpenoid from the rhizome of Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh), and 82 related triterpenoid and steroidal saponins isolated from higher plants were evaluated for anti-HIV activity as a continuing study to discover potential anti-AIDS agents from natural products. Actein showed potent activity and another twelve saponins showed moderate activity. The active compounds included two steroidal, seven tetracyclic triterpenoid, and four pentacyclic triterpenoid compounds.

Study Type : In Vitro Study

Print Options


Key Research Topics

This website is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any type of disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural, integrative or conventional treatment regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

© Copyright 2008-2024 GreenMedInfo.com, Journal Articles copyright of original owners, MeSH copyright NLM.