Isolation and Identification of Three New Iridoid Glucosides from the Aerial Parts of Paederia scandens
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Sulfur-containing compounds are found in various medicinal products, where they play crucial roles in biological activities such as antimicrobial, anticancer, and other therapeutic effects. These compounds are commonly found in species of Allium, especially onions and garlic; however, there is little evidence of their presence in other plants. In particular, sulfur-containing iridoid glycosides with anticancer properties, which are very promising compounds as pharmaceutical seeds, have been isolated from Paederia scandens (Rubiaceae), also known as the skunk vine because of its strong smell caused by methyl mercaptan. Herein, we describe the isolation and structural elucidation of 3 new iridoid glycosides from the aerial parts of P. scandens. Their biosynthetic pathways are also discussed.
Authors: Masashi Fukaya, Kaori Ryu, Tetsuro Ito
Institution: Gifu University of Medical Science
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408178555