Withanolides from the genus Physalis: a review on their phytochemical and pharmacological aspects
Open Access
- 11 December 2019
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
- Vol. 72 (5), 649-669
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jphp.13209
Abstract
Objectives Withanolides are a group of modified C28 ergostane‐type steroids with a C‐22, C‐26 δ‐lactone side chain or a C‐23, C‐26 γ‐lactone side chain. They enjoy a limited distribution in the plant kingdom and predominantly occur in several genera of Solanaceae. Of which, the genus Physalis is an important resource for this type of natural molecules. The present review aims to comprehensively illustrate the structural characteristics and classification of withanolides, and particularly focus on the progression on phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of withanolides from Physalis ranging from January 2015 to June 2019. Key findings Approximately 351 natural withanolides with novel and unique structures have so far been identified from genus Physalis, mainly isolated from the species of P. angulata and P. peruviana. Withanolides demonstrated diverse biological activity, such as anticancer, anti‐inflammatory, antimicrobial, immunoregulatory, trypanocidal and leishmanicidal activity. Their observed pharmacological functions supported the uses of Physalis species in traditional or folk medicines. Summary Due to their unique structure skeleton and potent bioactivities, withanolides are regarded to be promising drug candidates, particularly for developing anticancer and anti‐inflammatory agents. Further investigations for discovering novel withanolides of genus Physalis, exploiting their pharmacological values and evaluating their potency as therapeutic agents are significant work.Keywords
Funding Information
- National Natural Sciences Foundation of China (81874341, 81673558)
- Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province (2017GSF218049)
- Young Scholars Program of Shandong University (2015WLJH50)
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