Bactericidal and cyclooxygenase inhibitory diterpenes from Eremophila sturtii

Phytochemistry. 2006 Jun;67(12):1256-61. doi: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2006.04.014. Epub 2006 Jun 8.

Abstract

Two serrulatane diterpenes, 3,8-dihydroxyserrulatic acid (1) and serrulatic acid (2), have been isolated from Eremophila sturtii through bioassay-guided fractionation. These compounds inhibit the inflammation pathway enzymes cyclooxygenase 1 and 2, and exhibit bactericidal activity against Staphylococcus aureus.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Infective Agents / isolation & purification
  • Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / isolation & purification
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / pharmacology
  • Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / chemistry
  • Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / isolation & purification
  • Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Diterpenes / chemistry*
  • Diterpenes / isolation & purification
  • Diterpenes / pharmacology*
  • Eremophila Plant / chemistry*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry
  • Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects

Substances

  • 3,8-dihydroxyserrulatic acid
  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
  • Diterpenes
  • serrulatic acid