Abietane Diterpernoids from the Roots of Euphorbia ebracteolata

Abstract

Abstract A new ent-abietane diterpernoid, named ebracteolata D (1), along with 11 known analogues, was isolated from the roots of Euphorbia ebracteolata Hayata. The structure of 1 was elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analysis and molecular modeling. Cytotoxicity of compounds 1–12 was evaluated as well as the effect on the NF-κB pathway. Among them, compound 12, jolkinolide B, displayed broad inhibitory effects against proliferation of tumor cell lines. Mechanistic studies indicated that the compound 12 can inhibit TNF-α induced NF-κB activation, thereby inducing tumor cell apoptosis. Graphical Abstract

Keywords

• Euphorbiaceae
• Euphorbia ebracteolata
• Abietane diterpernoid
• Cytotoxic activity