ent-Abietane and Tigliane Diterpenoids from the Roots of Euphorbia fischeriana and Their Inhibitory Effects against Mycobacterium smegmatis

J Nat Prod. 2017 May 26;80(5):1248-1254. doi: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.6b00786. Epub 2017 Apr 6.

Abstract

An investigation on the bioactive chemical constituents of the roots of Euphorbia fischeriana has been conducted, with 21 diterpenoids obtained using various chromatographic techniques. On the basis of spectroscopic data analysis, the new compounds were elucidated as four ent-abietane-type diterpenoids (1-4) and four tigliane-type diterpenoids (13-16). Also obtained were eight known ent-abietane (5-12) and five known tigliane (17-21) diterpenoids. The potential antituberculosis effects of these diterpenoids were evaluated using a Mycobacterium smegmatis model. The most potent compound according to the in vitro bioassay used was 17-hydroxyjolkinolide B (12) (MIC 1.5 μg/mL).

MeSH terms

  • Abietanes / chemistry
  • Abietanes / isolation & purification*
  • Abietanes / pharmacology*
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / chemistry
  • Diterpenes / chemistry
  • Diterpenes / isolation & purification*
  • Diterpenes / pharmacology*
  • Euphorbia / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Mycobacterium smegmatis / chemistry
  • Mycobacterium smegmatis / drug effects*
  • Plant Roots / chemistry*

Substances

  • Abietanes
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Diterpenes
  • 17-hydroxyjolkinolide B