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Synthesis and anti-inflammatory activity of saponin derivatives of δ-oleanolic acid

Journal name:European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
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Literature Url: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0223523420309041
Date publication: 1 January 2021
Abstract

Pentacyclic triterpenes (PTs) are the active ingredients of many medicinal herbs and pharmaceutical formulations, and are well-known for their anti-inflammatory activity. On the other hand, anti-inflammatory effects of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) have recently drawn much attention. In this study, we found that a variety of naturally occurring PTs sapogenins and saponins could stimulate the phosphorylation of AMPK, and identified δ-oleanolic acid (10) as a potent AMPK activator. Based on these findings, 23 saponin derivatives of δ-oleanolic acid were synthesized in order to find more potent anti-inflammatory agents with improved pharmacokinetic properties. The results of cellular assays showed that saponin 29 significantly inhibited LPS-induced secretion of pro-inflammatory factors TNF-α and IL-6 in THP1-derived macrophages. Preliminary mechanistic studies showed that 29 stimulated the phosphorylation of AMPK and acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC). The bioavailability of 29 was significantly improved in comparison with its aglycon. More importantly, 29 showed significant anti-inflammatory and liver-protective effects in LPS/D-GalN-induced fulminant hepatic failure mice. Taken together, PTs saponins hold promise as therapeutic agents for inflammatory diseases.

KeywordsPentacyclic triterpenes
oleanolic acid
saponins
AMPK activator
anti-inflammation
 
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