Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of total glycosides of Cistanche tubulosa in diet/streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Cistanche tubulosa (Schrenk) R. Wight (Orobanchaceae) is a frequently prescribed component in many traditional herbal prescriptions which are used to treat diabetes in China. In recent studies, the antidiabetic activity of Cistanche tubulosa extracts have been confirmed. However, no systematic investigation has been reported on the total glycosides of Cistatnche tubulosa (TGCT). AIM OF THE STUDY: The present study aimed to investigate the hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of TGCT and the potential mechanisms in diet/streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats, and to chemically characterize the main constituents of TGCT. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The major constituents of TGCT were characterized by HPLC/Q-TOF-MS and the analytical quantification was performed with HPLC-DAD. Type 2 diabetic rats were induced by high-fat high-sucrose diet (HFSD) and a single injection of STZ (30 mg/kg). TGCT (50 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg) or metformin (200 mg/kg) were orally administered for 6 weeks. Body weight and calorie intake were monitored throughout the experiment. Fasting plasma glucose (FPG), oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), area under curve of glucose (AUC-G), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting insulin, serum C-peptide, glycogen content and insulin sensitivity index were tested. The levels of phosphorylated protein kinase B and phosphorylated glycogen synthase kinase 3ß, the activities of hexokinase and pyruvate kinase were assayed. Meanwhile, the changes in serum lipid profiles, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, malondialdehyde and inflammatory factors were measured. Histological of pancreas were also evaluated by haematoxylin-eosin stain. RESULTS: Our investigation revealed the presence of phenylethanoid glycosides (PhGs): echinacoside (500.19 ± 11.52 mg/g), acteoside (19.13 ± 1.44 mg/g) and isoacteoside (141.82 ± 5.78 mg/g) in TGCT. Pharmacological tests indicated that TGCT significantly reversed STZ-induced weight loss (11.1%, 200 mg/kg); decreased FPG (56.4%, 200 mg/kg) and HbA1c (37.4%, 200 mg/kg); ameliorated the OGTT, AUC-G and insulin sensitivity; increased glycogen content (40.8% in liver and 52.6% in muscle, 200 mg/kg) and the activities of carbohydrate metabolizing enzymes; regulated lipid profile changes and the activities of antioxidant enzymes; diminished serum markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in a dose-dependent manner (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: This study confirmed that TGCT was an effective nutritional agent for ameliorating hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia in diet/STZ-induced diabetic rats, which might be largely attributed to the activities of TGCT on inhibitions of oxidative stress and inflammation.

Cellular pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics mechanisms of ginkgo diterpene lactone and its modulation of P-glycoprotein expression in human SH-SY5Y cells.

Ginkgo diterpene lactone (GDL) is the raw material for ginkgo diterpene lactone meglumine injection, which is used for treating cerebral ischemia. The aims of this study were to explore the cellular pharmacokinetics of GDL in whole cells and subcellular fractions, and detect cellular pharmacodynamics on the human SH-SY5Y cells induced by oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R). Firstly, a simple, sensitive and reliable liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method was developed and validated for assessing the amount of ginkgolide A (GA), B (GB) and K (GK) in cellular/subcellular samples. Then, phosphatidylserine and mitochondria membrane potential were assayed to evaluate the extent of apoptosis effect. The study showed that the cellular/subcellular accumulation of GA and GB were increased in a concentration-dependent manner; the levels of GA and GB in cytosol were the highest among these subcellular organelles. Meanwhile, GDL also attenuated the OGD/R-induced increases in the percentage of apoptotic and mitochondria membrane potential. In addition, verapamil increased the rate and amount of GA and GB entering cellular/subcellular compartments through inhibition of P-glycoprotein activity, and promoted the protective effect of GDL. The present study reports the cellular pharmacokinetics profiles of GA and GB in normal and OGD/R-induced SH-SY5Y cells in vitro for the first time, which provided valuable information for clinical safety application.

[LC-MS guided isolation of two anti-inflammatory cyclic dihydrochalcane trimers from Chinese dragon's blood].

As an important integral part of traditional Chinese medicine chemical biology( TCMCB),it is of great importance to rapid isolate,and reliably identify the chemical components in herbal medicines. Phytochemical studies on the anti-inflammatory active part of Chinese dragon's blood,the red resin of Dracaena cochinchinensis,resulted in the isolation of two compounds,nordracophane( 1) and dracophane( 2),using LC-MS and chromatographic techniques( Silica gel,ODS and preparative HPLC). The structures,cyclic dihydrochalcane trimers,were elucidated on the basis of 1 D and 2 D NMR,MS,IR and UV spectral analysis. Compound 1 is a new compound,and 2 is isolated from D. cochinchinensis for the first time. Both compounds exhibited significant inhibition of nitric oxide production in lipopolysaccharides( LPS)-stimulated RAW264. 7 cells with IC50 values of( 14. 9±4. 50) and( 9. 0±0. 7) µmol·L-1.

[Rapid identification of chemical components in compound Nanxing acesodyne plaster by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS].

The study aims to qualitatively analyze the chemical composition of compound Nanxing acesodyne plaster by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry( UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS). The analysis was performed on Agilent Zorbax SB-C_(18)( 4. 6 mm×250 mm,5 µm) column. The mobile phase consisted of methanol and 0. 2% formic acid-water was used as gradient elution. The flow rate was 1 mL·min~(-1) and column temperature was 30 ℃. The Mass spectrometry was acquired in both positive and negative ion modes using ESI. The components were identified by the precise mass-to-charge ratio,secondary fragmentation and other information combined with reference substance and literature data. As a result,58 compounds were identified and predicted,including alkaloids,flavonoids,coumarins,organic acids and lactone compounds,of which 12 compounds were verified by the reference substances. The results provide reference for the quality control of compound Nanxing acesodyne plaster,and lay the foundation for elucidating the active components mechanism.

[Identification of active components in Longxue Tongluo Capsules against ischemic brain injury based on component-activity relationship].

Ten fractions(A-J) were prepared by separation of Longxue Tongluo Capsules(LTC) by using silica gel column chromatography and orthogonal experimental design,showing similar chemical profiles with different abundances of peaks.These ten samples were assessed with UHPLC-QE OrbitrapHRMS for 97 common peaks.For the pharmacological activity experiment,three kinds of in vitro cell models including lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced BV-2 microglial cells NO release model,oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation(OGD/R)-treated HUVEC vascular endothelial cells injury model,and OGD/R-treated PC-12 nerve cells injury model were employed to evaluated the bioactivity of each fraction.Based on the contribution of each identified component,grey relation analysis and partial least squares(PLS) analysis were performed to establish component-activity relationship of LTC,identify the potential active components.After that,validation of the potential active components in LTC was carried out by using the same models.The results indicated that 4 phenolic compounds including 7,4'-dihydroxyhomoisoflavanone,loureirin C,4,4'-dihydroxy-2,6-dimethoxydihydrochalcone,and homoisosocotrin-4'-ol,might be the active components for anti-neuroinflammation effect;five phenolic compounds such as 3,5,7,4'-tetrahydroxyhomoisoflavanone,loureirin D,7,4'-dihydroxyhomoisoflavane,and 5,7-dihydroxy-4'-methoxy-8-methyflavane,might have positive effects on the vascular endothelial injury;three phenolic compounds including 5,7,4'-trihydroxyflavanone,7,4'-dihydroxy-5-methoxyhomoisoflavane,and loureirin D,might be the active components in LTC against neuronal injury.

Comparative analysis of sixteen active compounds and antioxidant and anti-influenza properties of Gardenia jasminoides fruits at different times and application to the determination of the appropriate harvest period with hierarchical cluster analysis.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Gardenia jasminoides fruit (GJF) is used as a well-known traditional folk medicine, a food and a natural colorant in Asia with a long history. The herbal medicine has usually been harvested in the autumn from September to November. However, this time span is too long and might result in the quality instability of GJF. AIM OF STUDY: We aimed to conduct the comprehensive quality evaluation of GJF including the quantitative analysis of the bioactive components and the main bioactivities, and further to determine the most appropriate harvest time of this phytomedicine. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this study, an UFLC-Q-TRAP-MS/MS method was established to quantify 7 iridoid glycosides (geniposide, geniposidic acid, secoxyloganin, gardenoside, genipin 1-gentiobioside, scandoside methyl ester, and shanzhiside), 7 phenylpropanoid acids (chlorogenic acid, cryptochlorogenic acid, neochlorogenic acid, isochlorogenic acid A, isochlorogenic acid B, isochlorogenic acid C, and caffeic acid) and 2 carotenoids (crocin-1 and crocin-2) in GJF. With this method, nine samples of GJF harvested at different times were analyzed and compared. These samples were also investigated and compared in terms of their antioxidant activity (DPPH free radical scavenging, ABTS free radical scavenging, ferric-reducing antioxidation) and anti-influenza activity (neuraminidase inhibition), which are closely related to the GJF efficacies. Then, hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) was separately performed for the quantitative analysis and bioactivity evaluation in vitro. RESULTS: The HCA results demonstrated that three GJF samples (S5, S6, and S7) were clustered into one group for both quantitative analysis and bioactivity evaluation in vitro; these three samples were found to have the highest standardized scores in both the former (12.775, 12.106, 10.817) and the latter (3.406, 3.374, 3.440). Based on the comprehensive results, the optimum harvest period was confirmed to extend from mid-October to early-November. CONCLUSIONS: This study firstly validated the use of UFLC-Q-TRAP-MS/MS method for the determination of 16 bioactive components in GJF. It was also the first time that a quantitative analysis and a bioactivity assay in vitro were integrated for the determination of the most appropriate harvest period of GJF. We hope this paper may provide some reference to studies of appropriate harvest periods and even the quality control of TCMs.

Two new labdane diterpenoids from aerial parts of Leonurus japonicus and their anti-inflammatory activity.

Two new labdane diterpenoids, Leojaponin E (1) and F (2), together with three known compounds were isolated from the dried herb of Leonurus japonicus Houtt., Lamiaceae. Their structures were determined based on extensive spectroscopic analyses. The absolute configurations of 1 and 2 were elucidated on the basis of experimental and calculated electronic circular dichroism spectra. In addition, compounds 1 and 2 exerted inhibition of LPS-induced PGE2 production in a dose-dependent manner at concentrations ranging from 5 to 20 µM.

[Rapid analysis on chemical constituents in Qige Keli by RRLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS].

The qualitative analysis method of RRLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS was established for determine the chemical constituents in Qige Keli. Kramosil C18 column (4.6 mm×150 mm, 3.5 µm) was used at the temperature of 30 °C. The mobile phase was 0.2% formic acid and acetonitrile by gradient elution, with a flow rate at 1.0 mL·min⁻¹, and the injection volume was 10 µL. The high-resolution quadrupole time-flight mass spectrometry was used as detector with electrospray ion source in both positive and negative models. On the basis of medicinal materials, reference materials, literature reports, and mass spectrometry data, the chemical composition in the Qige Keli was identified. A total of 44 compounds were identified, including 3 flavonoids, 21 flavonoid glycosides, 8 organic acids, 6 lactones, and 3 saponins. The results laid the foundation for the quality control of Qige Keli and the further research on pharmacodynamic materials.

[Rapid identification of chemical components in Xingbei Zhike Keli by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS].

To analyze and identify the chemical components in Xingbei Zhike Keli by using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time of flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS). The analysis was performed on Agilent Zorbax SB-C18(4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 µm) column, with methanol-0.08% formic acid solution (including 0.1% ammonium formate) as the mobile phase for gradient elution. The flow rate was 1 mL·min⁻¹ and column temperature was 30 °C. The MS spectrum was acquired in both negative and positive ion modes by using electron spray ionization (ESI). These components were further analyzed based on accurate m/z, secondary fragmentation and other information combined with reference substance and literature data. As a result, 87 compounds were successfully identified and predicted, including alkaloids, flavonoids, coumarins and saponins, of which 23 compounds were verified by comparing with reference substances. These results provide reference for the quality control of Xingbei Zhike Keli, and lay the foundation for elucidating their effective components and mechanism of action.

Homoisoflavonoid derivatives from the red resin of Dracaena cochinchinensis.

Five new homoisoflavonoid derivatives, including three meta-homoisoflavanes (1-3), one homoisoflavanone (4), and one homoisoflavan (5), along with five known analogues (6-10), were isolated from the red resin of Dracaena cochinchinensis (Chinese dragon's blood). Their structures were elucidated by analysis of spectroscopic data (1D and 2D NMR, IR, and HRESIMS). The absolute configuration of compound 1 was determined by single-crystal X-ray crystallographic analysis, and those of 2-5 were established on the basis of experimental and computed ECD data. Compounds 4, 6, and 9 exhibited moderate inhibition of nitric oxide production in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated BV-2 microglial cells with IC50 values of 60.4-75.6 µM.

Applying risk management to analytical methods for the desorbing process of ginkgo diterpene lactone meglumine injection.

Analysis errors can occur in the desorbing process of ginkgo diterpene lactone meglumine injection (GDMI) by a conventional analysis method, due to several factors, such as easily crystallized samples, solvent volatility, time-consuming sample pre-processing, fixed method, and offline analysis. Based on risk management, near-infrared (NIR) and mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy techniques were introduced to solve the above problems with the advantage of timely analysis and non-destructive nature towards samples. The objective of the present study was to identify the feasibility of using NIR or MIR spectroscopy techniques to increase the analysis accuracy of samples from the desorbing process of GDMI. Quantitative models of NIR and MIR were established based on partial least square method and the performances were calculated. Compared to NIR model, MIR model showed greater accuracy and applicability for the analysis of the GDMI desorbing solutions. The relative errors of the concentrations of Ginkgolide A (GA) and Ginkgolide B (GB) were 2.40% and 2.89%, respectively, which were less than 5.00%. The research demonstrated the potential of the MIR spectroscopy technique for the rapid and non-destructive quantitative analysis of the concentrations of GA and GB.

[Effect of Longxuetongluo capsule in protecting vascular endothelial cells against oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation-induced apoptosis].

Focal cerebral ischemia reperfusion is an essential process during ischemic stroke. The apoptosis of vascular endothelial cells induced by ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury is an important cause for brain injury after focal cerebral ischemia. Longxuetongluo capsule (LTC) has been used for the treatment of ischemic stroke in clinic. However, its underlying action mechanism is still unclear. This study aimed to verify the protective effect and mechanisms of LTC on HUVEC cells against oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R) injury through MTT, LDH, flow cytometry, AO/EB staining and western blot assays. As a result, OGD/R significantly decreased the viability of HUVEC cells, which was significantly improved by LTC. LDH release assay showed that OGD/R significantly increased the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release, and LTC dramatically reduced the OGD/R-induced LDH release. Further mechanism study indicated that LTC dose-dependently inhibited the cleavage of PARP, caspase 3, and caspase 9 induced by OGD/R, suggesting that LTC could inhibit the activation of caspase 3/9 apoptosis pathway in the OGD/R-induced apoptosis of HUVEC cells. In conclusion, LTC could protect HUVEC cells against OGD/R injury by inhibiting the activation of mitochondria-related caspase 3/9 apoptosis pathway.

[Research progress of platelet activating factor(PAF) receptor antagonist].

Platelet activating factor(PAF), an endogenous synthesized phospholipid transmitter, has widely biological activities. It has "signal transmission" effect in various life processes, but abnormality of concentration in vivo will promote or aggravate the diseases, such as, cerebral ischemia, myocardial injury, multi-organ failure, asthma, injury of liver and kidney, severely affecting the normal life activities of body. In recent years, with the development of medical science and technology, more and more attention has been paid to the research of platelet activating factor receptor antagonist. Components of animals, plants, microbial fermentation, and synthetic composition all can reflect such activity. Ginkgolide B and cytopone are the most representative herbal compositions at present. This paper referred to the research status of platelet activating factor receptor antagonist in recent years, made a summary of the researches on biological effect of platelet activating factor and platelet receptor antagonist of different sources, so as to provide a reference for the exploration of effective and safe platelet activating factor receptor antagonists.

[¹H-NMR quantitative analysis and fingerprints of ginkgo diterpene lactone raw material].

Ginkgo diterpene lactone raw material, as a raw material for ginkgo diterpene lactone meglumine injection, is extracted and purified from ginkgo leaf. ¹H-NMR content determination method and fingerprint analysis method were respectively established for ginkgo diterpene lactone raw material. Content determination was conducted in 3 batches of samples by using ¹H-qNMR, and then the results were basically consistent with the results in HPLC method. Twenty-four proton peaks were identified as common fingerprint peaks, and the fingerprint peaks were identified by using the control product and NMR information. Furthermore, 10 batches of samples were analyzed by ¹H-NMR fingerprint. The similarities were all higher than 0.99 and the common peaks were identified with the reference standards. This method is easy, fast, with good precision, stability and repeatability and could provide basis and new ideas for quality evaluation of ginkgo diterpene lactone raw material and its preparations.

[Research development of ginkgo terpene lactones].

Ginkgo terpene lactones, as an important active ingredient from Ginkgo leaves, has high medicinal values and has been widely used in clinics. This article would review the researches both at home and abroad, including chemical composition, structure-activity relationship, analytical methods, pharmacological effects, pharmacokinetic characteristics, and so on, providing a reference for further development and utilization of ginkgo terpene lactones.

[A new aurone with anti-inflammatory activity from Cleistocalyx operculatus flower buds].

A new compound(Z)-6-hydroxy-4-methoxy-5,7-dimethylaurone was isolated from Cleistocalyx operculatus flower buds. Its structure was identified by spectroscopic data including MS, ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR HSQC and HMBC. A known compound, 2',4'-dihydroxy-6'-methoxy-3'5'-dimethylchalcone (DMC), was also isolated and identified,and used as material to synthesize (Z)-6-hydroxy-4-methoxy-5,7-dimethylaurone.Anti-inflammatory activities of the two compounds were tested in vitro. The results showed that (Z)-6-hydroxy-4-methoxy-5,7-dimethylaurone possesses much stronger PGE2 inhibitory activity (IC50 6.12 nmol·L⁻¹) than the positive control ibuprofen （68.66 nmol·L⁻¹ï¼‰.

Method development and application for multi-component quantification in rats after oral administration of Longxuetongluo Capsule by UHPLC-MS/MS.

Although wide applications towards ischemic stroke in clinic, the therapeutic materials of Longxuetongluo Capsule (LTC) that is composed of total phenolic extract of Chinese dragon's blood, are still largely unclear. Exposure pattern characterization of those drug-derived components in vivo, notably in circulation system has been recommended as a viable approach to disclose the effective components of a given herbal medicine. Herein, we aimed to develop a robust method being capable of multi-component quantification in either rat plasma or tissues following oral administration of LTC, and to clarify the kinetic profiles of 11 primary drug-derived phenolic derivatives. Proteins precipitation was carried out for the plasma as well as homogenized tissue samples with acetonitrile. Chromatographic separations were achieved using UHPLC equipped with a shim-pack XR-ODS II column, and confidence-enhanced detection was accomplished through the joint employment of selected-reaction monitoring and tandem mass spectrometry (SRM-MS/MS) on a hybrid triple quadrupole-linear ion trap mass spectrometer. Diverse validation assays proved the method to be sensitive, precise, and rapid for simultaneous determination of those 11 components. Pharmacokinetic and tissue distribution investigations were subsequently conducted in rat after a single 500 mg/kg oral dose. Rapid absorption (Tmax, 11.53-68.27 min) and elimination (T1/2, 6.893-57.90 min) occurred for all analytes-of-interest. Extensive occurrences were observed for 7,4'-dihydroxy-5-methoxyhomoisoflavanone (Cmax, 340.0 ng/mL), thevetiaflavone (Cmax, 42.86 ng/mL), 5,7,4'-trihydroxyhomoisoflavanone (Cmax, 41.55 ng/mL), and pterostilbene (Cmax, 25.49 ng/mL) in plasma. Significant distributions occurred for all analytes in the liver as well as kidney, and several compounds could be found in brain. The findings described are envisioned to provide promising information for the in-depth clarification of the therapeutic entities, and also to offer a practical approach for therapeutic drug monitoring of LTC in clinic.

[Protective effect of Longxue Tongluo capsule on oxidized low-density lipoprotein damage to human umbilical vein endothelial cells].

To observe the protective effect of Longxue Tongluo capsule (LTC) on human umbilical vein endothelial cells (EAhy.926 cells) injury induced by oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL, 100 mg·L⁻¹). The effect of the cell viability of LTCin alleviating OX-LDL-induced endothelial cell injury was determined by MTT and LDH assay. The effect of LTC on lactic dehydrogenase (LDH), nitric oxide (NO), super oxide dlsmutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were detected by corresponding assay kits according to manufacturer's instruction. The effect of LTC on the protein expressions of intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1), p65, p-p65, IKB and p-IKB were detected by Western blot. The results showed that compared with the normal control group, the activity of EAhy.926 cells was significantly decreased, LDH leakage (P<0.01) increased, NO content and SOD activity significantly decreased (P<0.01, P<0.05), and the expressions of ICAM-1, VCAM-1, p-p65/p65 and p-IKB(P<0.05)increased.This study demonstrated that LTC had no significant effect on the growth of normal cells. The treatment with LTC significantly promoted the proliferation of vascular endothelial cells damagedby ox-LDL, decreased MDA content and LDH release, andincreased the activity of SOD and NO content. Meanwhile, ox-LDL significantly increased the expressions of ICAM-1, VCAM-1, p-p65/p65, p-IKB/IKB in Eahy.926 cells; these effects were suppressed by LTC at 1, 2 mg·L⁻¹. In conclusion, LTC has a significant protective effect on human umbilical vein endothelial cells caused by ox-LDL. This study suggested that LTC has a certain therapeutic effect on AS.

Isolation and enrichment of Ginkgo biloba extract by a continuous chromatography system.

In this study, an effective method was developed for the isolation and enrichment of Ginkgo biloba extract by continuous chromatography system. The adsorption and desorption ratio of flavonoids as main index, the best macroporous resin was screened out from six resins by static adsorption and desorption tests. At the same time the adsorption and desorption parameters were optimized by dynamic adsorption and desorption tests. Under optimal parameters, five operations consisting of loading, washing, desorbing, regenerating, and balancing were integrated across the continuous chromatography system for the purpose of refining 66 L of crude extract solution. The results were as follows, 198.22 g of Ginkgo biloba extracts was produced, which contained 65.83 g of flavonoids and 15.44 g of lactones. The content of flavonoids and lactones increased from 2.76 and 0.72% in the crude extract to 33.21 and 7.79%, with a recovery yield of 91.26 and 81.21%. Methodology validation showed that the proposed method had high stability and reproducibility. Compared with the traditional macroporous resin method, the proposed method had a short processing time and low solvent consumption. Our studies indicated that the newly developed method is an effective procedure for the isolation and enrichment of Ginkgo biloba extract.

A new ferulic acid ester from Rhodiola wallichiana var. cholaensis (Crassulaceae).

A new ferulic acid ester, 6-feruloyloxyhexanoic acid (1), was isolated along with 10 known ones (2-11), from the concentrated water extract of Rhodiola wallichiana var. cholaensis. Their chemical structures were elucidated on the basis of extensive spectroscopic methods including Two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance (2D NMR) experiments. Compound 3 was isolated from this plant for the first time. The protective effects against H2O2-induced myocardial cell injury in cultured H9c2 cells were also evaluated. Compounds 1, 5 and 7-11 provided significant protective effects on H2O2-induced H9c2 cells injury at the concentration of 25 µg/mL. And the protective effects of compound 1 was also investigated by the oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion (OGD/R) tests.