Sarcococca ruscifolia

Ethnobotanical Studies

Yi people, Mile, Yunnan, China

Uses: Palpitation

DOI:: 10.1186/s13002-024-00656-1
PubMed:: 38395900

Studies

Synthesis, biological activities and mechanistic studies of C(20)-ketone pachysandra alkaloids as anti-hepatocellular carcinoma agents.

Summary

Researchers designed and synthesized 23 novel C-ketone pachysandra alkaloids to combat liver cancer, showing stronger anticancer activity with low toxicity. Compound 6k inhibits liver cancer cell proliferation and migration through the JAK2/STAT3 pathway, making it a promising treatment option.

Review Phytochemistry

Zhao J et al (2024).; Mol Divers.
DOI:: 10.1007/s11030-024-10961-2
PubMed:: 39158620

Cytotoxic androstane derivatives from Sarcococca ruscifolia.

Yi X et al (2020).; Fitoterapia.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.fitote.2020.104604
PubMed:: 32380036

Two new steroidal alkaloids from the roots of Sarcococca ruscifolia.

Phytochemistry

He K and Du J (2010).; J Asian Nat Prod Res.
DOI:: 10.1080/10286021003610136
PubMed:: 20390771