Phytochemistry Studies

Triterpenoids and triterpenoid saponins from Vitex negundo and their anti-inflammatory activities.

Scientists isolated new compounds from Vitex negundo plant, determined structures by analysis. Vitnegundins A, E, and swinhoeic acid show potential for inhibiting inflammation. Consider for anti-inflammatory drug development.

Gu C et al (2024).
Phytochemistry.
PubMed:
38554895

Establishment of cluster of differentiation 20 immobilized cell membrane chromatography for the screening of active antitumor components in traditional Chinese medicine.

Researchers developed a model to study a small molecule's interaction with CD20 protein in lymphoma cells. Compounds from Schisandra chinensis and Lysionotus pauciflorus were found to target CD20, with potential for improving non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment.

Ding Y et al (2024).
J Chromatogr A.
PubMed:
38552371