Structures of two new fibrinolytic saponins from the seed of Luffa cylindrica Roem

Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 1991 May;39(5):1185-8. doi: 10.1248/cpb.39.1185.

Abstract

Two new fibrinolytic saponins, lucyosides N and P, were isolated from the seeds of Luffa cylindrica Roem. (Cucurbitaceae). On the basis of chemical and spectral evidence, lucyoside N was characterized as 3-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(1----2)-beta-D-glucuronopyranosyl-28- O-beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1----4)-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1----3)]-alpha-L -rhamnopyranosyl-(1----2)-alpha-arabinopyranosyl quillaic acid. Lucyoside P was characterized as a gypsogenin glycoside with the same sugar moiety as lucyoside N.

MeSH terms

  • Fibrinolytic Agents*
  • Humans
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Oleanolic Acid / analogs & derivatives*
  • Saponins / chemistry
  • Saponins / pharmacology*
  • Seeds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Fibrinolytic Agents
  • Saponins
  • lucyoside N
  • lucyoside P
  • Oleanolic Acid