Glechomanamides A-C, Germacrane Sesquiterpenoids with an Unusual Δ8-7,12-Lactam Moiety from Salvia scapiformis and Their Antiangiogenic Activity

J Nat Prod. 2019 Nov 22;82(11):3056-3064. doi: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b00648. Epub 2019 Oct 31.

Abstract

Three new germacrane sesquiterpenoid-type alkaloids with an unusual Δ8-7,12-lactam moiety, glechomanamides A-C (1-3), and two pairs of 7,12-hemiketal sesquiterpenoid epimers (4a/b, 5a/b) were isolated from Salvia scapiformis. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods including HRESIMS, IR, UV, and 1D and 2D NMR and also confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The chemical transformation of compounds 1-5 in a solution environment was analyzed by 2D NMR spectroscopy. The aza acetallactams (1-3) were stable in organic solvent, while single crystals of the hemiacetal esters (4a/b, 5a/b) underwent a tautomeric equilibrium after being dissolved. Single crystals of 4a, 4b, and 5a were obtained for the first time as their naturally occurring forms. Glechomanamide B (2) exhibited antiangiogenic activity by suppression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-induced tube formation through modulation of VEGF receptor 2 (VEGFR2)-mediated signaling pathways in human umbilical vascular endothelial cells (HUVECs). In addition, compound 2 also showed the significant suppression of mRNA expression associated with glycolysis and angiogenesis biomarkers in high glucose (30 mM)-induced HUVECs. These findings suggest that compound 2 might be a potential lead compound candidate for the management of diabetic retinopathy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors / chemistry*
  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors / pharmacology*
  • Diabetic Retinopathy / drug therapy
  • Glucose / metabolism
  • Glycolysis / drug effects
  • Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Lactams / chemistry*
  • Lactams / pharmacology*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology
  • Salvia / chemistry*
  • Sesquiterpenes, Germacrane / chemistry*
  • Sesquiterpenes, Germacrane / pharmacology*
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2 / antagonists & inhibitors

Substances

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors
  • Lactams
  • Plant Extracts
  • Sesquiterpenes, Germacrane
  • VEGFA protein, human
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
  • KDR protein, human
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2
  • Glucose