Neuroprotective Lignans from the Stems of Schisandra glaucescens

Abstract

Two new tetrahydrofuran lignans, schiglaucin A and B (1–2), together with eight known analogues (3–10), were isolated from the stems of Schisandra glaucescens Diels. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic techniques (HRESIMS, UV, IR, NMR, and CD experiments). All of the compounds were tested for their neuroprotective activities against H₂O₂- and CoCl₂-induced cell injuries in SH-SY5Y cells, respectively. Compounds 1–10 showed significant neuroprotective effects against H₂O₂-induced SH-SY5Y cell death, while compounds 1–5 and 8–10 exhibited significant neuroprotective effects against CoCl₂-induced SH-SY5Y cell injury.

Key words

Schisandra glaucescens Diels. - Schisandraceae - lignans - schiglaucin A - schiglaucin B - neuroprotective

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