benzofurans and rhapontigenin

Stilbene derivatives, the principal constituent of Rheum undulatum L., are known to have a wide range of biological activities, such as anti-allergic, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. A phytochemical study on the methanol extract of Korean rhubarb (R. undulatum L.) led to the isolation of nine stilbene derivatives (1-9) and one flavonoid (10). All structures were elucidated based on a comprehensive analysis of spectroscopic data. Compound 1 (5-methoxy-cis-rhapontigenin) was elucidated as a new compound, while compound 2 (5-methoxy-trans-rhapontigenin) was isolated from a natural source for the first time. Among the isolated compounds, stilbene derivatives (7-9) showed a strong inhibitory effect on protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) with IC

Topics: Benzofurans; Catalytic Domain; Molecular Docking Simulation; Molecular Structure; Phytochemicals; Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase, Non-Receptor Type 1; Republic of Korea; Resorcinols; Rheum; Rhizome; Stilbenes