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Abstract Title:

Triterpenes derived from hydrolyzate of total Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponins with anti-hepatic fibrosis and protective activity against H2O2-induced injury.

Abstract Source:

Phytochemistry. 2017 Oct 3 ;144:226-232. Epub 2017 Oct 3. PMID: 28985570

Abstract Author(s):

Xiaoshu Zhang, Guohui Shi, Yuanyuan Sun, Xiaojun Wu, Yuqing Zhao

Article Affiliation:

Xiaoshu Zhang

Abstract:

Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a popular functional food, and it is also used as a traditional medicine in Asia. In this study, five previously undescribed triterpenes, gypensapogenin M, gypensapogenin N, gypensapogenin O, gypensapogenin P, and gypensapogenin Q, together with five known compounds were isolated from the hydrolyzate of total G. pentaphyllum saponins. The bioassay data showed that all the triterpenes exhibited significant protective activity against H2O2-induced myocardial cell injury and anti-hepatic fibrosis activity. Taken together, the discovery of these triterpenes from the hydrolyzate of total G. pentaphyllum saponins expands its use as a functional food for preventing myocardial injury and liver fibrosis.

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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