Luteolin-7-methylether from Leonurus japonicus inhibits estrogen biosynthesis in human ovarian granulosa cells by suppression of aromatase (CYP19).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2020.173154
Abstract: Leonurus japonicus (motherwort) has been widely used to treat gynecological disorders, in which estrogen is often dysregulated, for a long time in China and other Asian countries. However, the chemical constituents and mechanisms underlying the… read more here.
Keywords: biosynthesis; estrogen biosynthesis; aromatase; xly29 ... See more keywords
Anti-inflammatory labdane diterpenoids from Leonurus japonicus Houtt.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2019.112223
Abstract: Seven undescribed labdane diterpenoids, japonicones A-G, were isolated from the aerial parts of Leonurus japonicus Houtt. Japonicones C-G contained two keto carbonyl groups in their structures attached to C-3 and C-7, which are rare for… read more here.
Keywords: anti inflammatory; labdane diterpenoids; japonicus houtt; leonurus japonicus ... See more keywords
First Report of Leaf Blight Caused by Alternaria alternata on Leonurus japonicus in China.
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-07-22-1734-pdn
Abstract: Leonurus japonicus is cultivated throughout China and is commonly used for medicinal, cosmetic, ornamental and culinary purposes. A leaf blight on L. japonicus was first observed in September 2021 in a field at a research… read more here.
Keywords: blight caused; leaf blight; first report; rpb2 ... See more keywords