Sigmoiside E: A new antibacterial triterpenoid saponin from Erythrina sigmoidea (HUA)

J. Kouam*, X. Siewe Noundou, Laure B. Kouitcheu Mabeku, A. Meli Lannang, M. Iqbal Choudhary, Z. T. Fomum

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Abstract

Chemical analysis of the stem bark of Erythrina sigmoidea (Leguminoseae) yielded two known isoflavones, 6,8-diprenylgenisteine (3) and warangalone (4) as well as a new triterpenoid saponin designated sigmoiside E (1). Its structure was established by chemical and spectroscopic means as 16-O-β-D- galactopyranosyl maniladiol (1). Sigmoiside E exhibited antibacterial activity against gram-negative bacteria.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)373-378
Number of pages6
JournalBulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia
Volume21
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Erythrina sigmoidea
  • Isoflavone
  • Leguminoseae
  • Saponin
  • Stem bark
  • Triterpenoid

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