白花蛇舌草化学成分的研究

目的：对白花蛇舌草的化学成分进行研究。方法：采用聚酰胺,Sephadex LH-20,硅胶和HPLC等多种色谱方法进行分离,理化性质,光谱数据鉴定结构。结果：分离鉴定9个化合物：2,6-二羟基-1-甲氧基-3-甲基蒽醌(1),2-羟基-1-甲氧基-3-甲基蒽醌(2),2-羟基-3-甲基蒽醌(3),quercetin-3-O-［2-O-(6-O-E-sinapoyl)-β-D-glucopyranos-yl］-β-glucopyranoside(4),quercetin-3-O-［2-O-(6-O-E-feruloyl)-β-D-glucopyranosyl］-β-glucop-yranoside(5),kaempferol-3-O-［2-O-(6-O-E-feruloyl)-β-D-glucopyranosyl］-β-galactopyranoside(6),quercetin-3-O-(2-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-β-D-glucopyranoside(7),芦丁(8),槲皮素(9)。结论：化合物1和8为首次从该种植物中得到,其中化合物1为新化合物。     

Antifungal activities and action mechanisms of compounds from Tribulus terrestris L

Antifungal activity of natural products is being studied widely. Saponins are known to be antifungal and antibacterial. We used bioassay-guided fractionation to have isolated eight steroid saponins from Tribulus terrestris L., which were identified as hecogenin-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1-->4)-beta-D-galactopyranoside (TTS-8), tigogenin-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1-->4)-beta-D-galactopyranoside (TTS-9), hecogenin-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1-->2)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1-->4)-beta-D-galactopyranoside (TTS-10), hecogenin-3-O-beta-D-xylopyranosyl (1-->3)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1-->4)-beta-D-galactopyranoside (TTS-11), tigogenin-3-O-beta-D-xylopyranosyl (1-->2)-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl (1-->3)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1-->4)-[alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl (1-->2)]-beta-D-galactopyranoside (TTS-12), 3-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl (1-->2)-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl (1-->3)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1-->4)-[alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl (1-->2)]-beta-D-galactopyranosyl]-26-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-22-methoxy-(3beta,5alpha,25R)-furostan-3,26-diol (TTS-13), hecogenin-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1-->2)-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl (1-->3)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1-->4)-beta-D-galactopyranoside (TTS-14), tigogenin-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1-->2)-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl (1-->3)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1-->4)-beta-D-galactopyranoside (TTS-15). The in vitro antifungal activities of the eight saponins against five yeasts, Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis, Candida tropicalis and Cryptococcus neoformans were studied using microbroth dilution assay. In vivo activity of TTS-12 in a Candida albicans vaginal infection model was studied in particular. The results showed that TTS-12 and TTS-15 were very effective against several pathogenic candidal species and Cryptococcus neoformans in vitro. It is noteworthy that TTS-12 and TTS-15 were very active against Candida albicans (MIC(80) = 10 and 2.3 microg/mL) and Cryptococcus neoformans (MIC(80) = 1.7 and 6.7 microg/mL). Phase contrast microscopy showed that TTS-12 inhibited hyphal formation, an important virulence factor of Candida albicans, and transmission electron microscopy showed that TTS-12 destroyed the cell membrane of Candida albicans. In conclusion, TTS-12 has significant in vitro and in vivo antifungal activity, weakening the virulence of Candida albicans and killing fungi through destroying the cell membrane.     

Antiprotozoal activity of the constituents of Conyza filaginoides

Bioassay-guided fractionation of the antiprotozoal extract of Conyza filaginoides led to the isolation of three new flavonol caffeoyl glycosides, namely, kaempferol 3-O-(6' '-O-E-caffeoyl)-beta-D-galactopyranoside (1), isorhamnetin 3-O-(6' '-O-E-caffeoyl)-beta-D-galactopyranoside (2), and quercetin 3-O-(6' '-O-E-caffeoyl)-beta-D-glucopyranoside (3). In addition, seven known compounds, erythrodiol (4), beta-caryophyllene-4,5-alpha-oxide (5), astragalin (6), isoquercitrin (7), nicotiflorin (8), narcissin (9), and rutin (10), were obtained. The structures of the new isolates were elucidated by spectroscopic and chemical methods. Compounds were also assessed for antiamoebic and antigiardial activities, but none was significantly active compared to the standard drugs evaluated.     

Five new triterpene saponins from Pulsatilla patens var. multifida

Five new oleanane-type glycosides (1-5), along with two known triterpene saponins, were isolated from the roots of Pulsatilla patens var. multifida (Ranunculaceae). The structures of the new triterpene saponins were elucidated as 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->2)-beta-D-galactopyranosyl hederagenin 28-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (1), hederagenin 3-O-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->2)][beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->6)]-beta -D-galactopyranoside (2), 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl bayogenin 28-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->4)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->6)-beta -D-glucopyranosyl ester (3), 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->2)-beta-D-galactopyranosyl oleanolic acid 28-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->4)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->6)-beta -D-glucopyranosyl ester (4), and 3-O-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->2)][beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->6)]-beta -D-galactopyranosyl hederagenin 28-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->4)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->6)-beta -D-glucopyranosyl ester (5). Structure elucidation was accomplished by 1D and 2D NMR (HMQC, HMBC, and ROESY) methods, FABMS, and hydrolysis.     

Antioxidant flavan-3-ols and flavonol glycosides from Maytenus aquifolium

TLC autographic assay revealed, in the EtOAc extract obtained from leaves and root bark of Maytenus aquifolium (Celastraceae), the presence of fi ve compounds exhibiting antioxidant properties towards beta-carotene. They were isolated and identified as epigallocatechin (1), (+) ouratea-catechin (2), proanthocyanidin (3), kaempferol 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl (1-->6)-O-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1-->3)-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-->2)]-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl (4) and quercetin 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl (1-->6)-O-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1-->3)-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-->2)]-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl (5). The isolates were investigated for their redox properties using cyclic voltammetry and for their radical scavenging abilities through spectrophotometric assay on the reduction of 2,2-diphenyl-pycryl hydrazyl (DPPH). These results were correlated to the inhibition of beta-carotene bleaching on TLC autographic assay and to structural features of the flavonoids.     

白花蛇舌草黄酮成分的研究

从茜草科植物白花蛇舌草中分离出5个黄酮化合物,经光谱数据分析鉴定它们的结构分别为山柰酚(Ⅰ),山柰酚-3-O-β-D-吡喃葡萄糖苷(Ⅱ),山柰酚-3-O-(6"-O-α-L-鼠李糖基)-β-D-吡喃葡萄糖苷(Ⅲ),槲皮素-3-O-β-D-吡喃葡萄糖苷(Ⅳ)和槲皮素-3-O-(2"-O-葡萄糖基)-β-D-吡喃葡萄糖苷(Ⅴ).其中Ⅰ～Ⅲ和Ⅴ系首次自该植物中分得.     

Inhibitors of osteoclast differentiation from Cephalotaxus koreana

Three new flavonoid glycosides ( 1- 3), 11-hydroxyhainanolidol ( 4), and a new dibenzylbutyrolactone lignan glycoside ( 5) were isolated from the aerial parts of Cephalotaxus koreana Nakai, along with 19 known flavonoids. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated using spectroscopic evidence, primarily NMR and MS. Twenty-four compounds were isolated, and among these isoscutellarein 5-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside ( 3), apigenin ( 6), kaempferol 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1'-->6')-beta-D-glucopyranoside ( 7), tamarixetin 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1'-->6')-beta-D-glucopyranoside ( 8), quercetin 3-O-[6'-O-acetyl]-beta-D-glucopyranoside ( 9), and quercetin 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside ( 10) showed significant inhibitory activities against osteoclast differentiation at concentrations of 0.1 and 1.0 microg/mL.     

罗布麻叶黄酮类成分的研究

目的：对罗布麻叶黄酮类成分进行研究。方法：利用反复的聚酰胺柱色谱分离和Sephadex LH-20柱色谱纯化,通过波谱分析鉴定化合物的结构。结果：分离并鉴定6个化合物,分别是：槲皮素(1),山柰酚(2),山柰酚-3-O-(6″-O-乙酰基)-β-D-吡喃葡萄糖苷(3),槲皮素-3-O-(6″-O-乙酰基)-β-D-吡喃葡萄糖苷(4),槲皮素-3-O-(6″-O-乙酰基)-β-D-吡喃半乳糖苷(5),山柰酚-7-O-α-L-吡喃鼠李糖苷(6)。结论：化合物5,6为首次从该属中分离得到。     

Antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity of flavonol glycosides from different Aconitum species

Bioassay-guided fractionation by 1,1-diphenyl-2-dipicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging test of polar extracts of some Italian Aconitum species (A. napellus subsp. tauricum, A. napellus subsp. neomontanum, A. paniculatum, A. vulparia) led to the isolation of 13 flavonol glycosides: quercetin 3-O-(6-trans-caffeoyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1-->2)-beta-glucopyranoside-7-O-alpha-rhamnopyranoside (1), kaempferol 3-O-(6-trans-caffeoyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1-->2)-beta-glucopyranoside-7-O-alpha-rhamnopyranoside (2), quercetin 3-O-(6-trans-p-coumaroyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1-->2)-beta-glucopyranoside-7-O-alpha-rhamnopyranoside (3), kaempferol 3-O-(6-trans-p-coumaroyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1-->2)-beta-glucopyranoside-7-O-alpha-rhamnopyranoside (4), quercetin 7-O-(6-trans-caffeoyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1-->3)-alpha-rhamnopyranoside-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside (5), kaempferol 7-O-(6-trans-caffeoyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1-->3)-alpha-rhamnopyranoside-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside (6), kaempferol 7-O-(6-trans-p-coumaroyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1-->3)-alpha-rhamnopyranoside-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside (7), kaempferol 3-O-beta-(2"-acetyl)galactopyranoside (8), kaempferol 3-O-beta-(2"-acetyl)galactopyranoside-7-O-alpha-arabinopyranoside (9), quercetin 3-O-beta-(2"-acetyl)galactopyranoside-7-O-alpha-arabinopyranoside (10), quercetin 3,7-di-O-alpha-rhamnopyranoside (11), kaempferol 3,7-di-O-alpha-rhamnopyranoside (12) and quercetin 3-O-beta-glucopyranoside-7-O-alpha-rhamnopyranoside (13). Their antioxidant activity (AA) was determined by measuring free radical scavenging activity by DPPH test and the coupled oxidation of beta-carotene and linoleic acid assay. The results showed that 5 is the most active compound in the DPPH free-radical scavenging test (IC(50) 1.9 microM) while in the coupled oxidation of beta-carotene and linoleic acid assay compound 1 has the highest inhibitory ratio after 1h (58.9%). Some structure-activity relationships on the AA were obtained.     

合欢皂甙J6的结构鉴定

目的 :从合欢皮中分离皂甙。方法 :用色谱法分离 ,波谱法鉴定其结构。结果和结论 :从合欢皮的 95%乙醇提取物中分得 1个三糖链八糖皂甙 ,结构为 3-O [β-D 吡喃木糖基 ( 1→ 2 )-α-L 吡喃阿拉伯糖基 ( 1→ 6)-β-D 2 去氧 2 乙酰胺基 吡喃葡萄糖基 ] 21O {6S2 反式2羟甲基6甲基6-o[4-O ( 6S-2 反式-2 羟甲基 6-甲基 6-羟基 2 ,7 辛二烯酰基 ) β D 吡喃鸡纳糖基 ] 2 ,7 辛二烯酰基 } 金合欢酸-28-O-β-D 吡喃葡萄糖基 (1→ 3)[α- L 呋喃阿拉伯糖基 (1→ 4) ] α L 吡喃鼠李糖基 (1→ 2)-β-D 吡喃葡萄糖酯 ,为新化合物 ,命名为合欢皂甙J6 。     

Matrix metalloproteinase-1 expression inhibitory compound from the whole plants of Viola ibukiana Makino

Bioassay-guided fractionation has led to the isolation of two triterpenoid saponins 3-O-[O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1 --> 3)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl] oleanolic acid (1), and 3-O-[O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1 --> 2)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl] oleanolic acid (2) from the whole plants of Viola ibukiana Makino. Compound 2 showed matrix metalloproteinase-1 expression inhibition activities in a dose-dependent manner.     

Quercetin and kaempferol 3-O-[α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)-α-L-arabinopyranoside]-7-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosides from Anthyllis hermanniae: structure determination and conformational studies

The study reports the isolation and structural identification of two new flavonol triglycosides from the methanolic extract of Anthyllis hermanniae, exhibiting the same glycosylation pattern: quercetin 3-O-[α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)-α-L-arabinopyranoside]-7-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (1) and kaempferol 3-O-[α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)-α-L-arabinopyranoside]-7-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (2). A conformational study related to the central arabinoside moiety was carried out including the analysis of the contribution of NOE effects and acetylation to the elucidation of the 2-O-linked arabinoside configuration of the anomeric carbon. We also report the total synthesis of a model compound, quercetin 3-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)-α-L-arabinopyranoside (3), which verifies the structures of the isolated compounds.     

Four new flavonol glycosides from the leaves of Astragalus caprinus

Four new flavonol 3-O-glycosides were isolated from the leaves of Astragalus caprinus. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods as rhamnocitrin-3-O-[3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaroyl(1-->6)][beta-D-apiofuranosyl(1-->2)]-beta-D-galactopyranoside (1), rhamnetin-3-O-[3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaroyl(1-->6)][beta-D-apiofuranosyl(1-->2)]-beta-D-galactopyranoside (2), kaempferol-3-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl(1-->3)-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->6)]-beta-D-galactopyranoside (3), and quercetin-3-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl(1-->3)-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->6)][beta-D-apiofuranosyl(1-->2)]-beta-D-galactopyranoside (4).     

Kinmoonosides A-C, three new cytotoxic saponins from the fruits of Acacia concinna, a medicinal plant collected in myanmar

Three genuine saponins, named kinmoonosides A-C (1-3), have been isolated, together with a new monoterpenoid (4), from a methanolic extract of the fruits of Acacia concinna. The structures of kinmoonosides A-C were elucidated on the basis of spectral analysis as 3-O-?alpha-L-arabinopyranosyl(1-->6)-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->2) ]-b eta-D-glucopyranosyl?-21-O-?(6R, 2E)-2-hydroxymethyl-6-methyl-6-O-[4-O-(2'E)-6'-hydroxyl-2'-hydroxymet hyl-6'-methyl-2',7'-octadienoyl-beta-D-quinovopyranosyl]-2, 7-octadienoyl?acacic acid 28-O-alpha-L-arabinofuranosyl(1-->4)-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->3)]-a lpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->2)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (1); 3-O-?alpha-L-arabinopyranosyl(1-->6)-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->2) ]-b eta-D-glucopyranosyl?-21-O-?(6S, 2E)-2-hydroxymethyl-6-methyl-6-O-[4-O-(2'E)-6'-hydroxyl-2'-hydroxymet hyl-6'-methyl-2',7'-octadienoyl-beta-D-quinobopyranosyl]-2, 7-octadienoyl?acacic acid 28-O-alpha-L-arabinofuranosyl(1-->4)-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->3)]-a lpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->2)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2); and 3-O-?alpha-L-arabinopyranosyl(1-->6)-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->2) ]-b eta-D-glucopyranosyl?-21-O-[(2E)-6-hydroxyl-2-hydroxymethyl-6-methyl- 2,7-octadienoyl]acacic acid 28-O-alpha-L-arabinofuranosyl(1-->4)-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->3)]-a lpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->2)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (3), respectively. The new monoterpenoid 4 was determined as 4-O-[(2E)-6-hydroxyl-2-hydroxymethyl-6-methyl-2, 7-octadienoyl]-D-quinovopyranose. Compounds 1-3 showed significant cytotoxicity against human HT-1080 fibrosarcoma cells.     

细梗胡枝子化学成分研究

目的:研究豆科植物细梗胡枝子Lespedeza virgata的化学成分。方法:将乙醇提取物的醋酸乙酯部分进行反复柱色谱,利用质谱对分离得到的单体进行结构鉴定。结果:分离并鉴定了7个化合物,包括4个黄酮类化合物和3个酚酸类化合物。其中4个黄酮类化合物,分别为槲皮素-3-O-[2″-O-(E-6-O-阿魏酰基)-β-D-葡萄糖]-β-D-半乳糖苷(1),7-O-α-吡喃鼠李糖基山柰酚苷(2),7-O-α-L吡喃鼠李糖基-山柰酚-3-O-β-D-吡喃葡萄糖苷(3),槲皮素(4),3个酚酸类化合物,分别为对羟基反式肉桂酸(5),原儿茶酸(6),对羟基苯甲酸(7)。结论:7个化合物均为首次从该植物中分离获得。     

云贵腺药珍珠菜化学成分研究

目的对云贵腺药珍珠菜Lysimachia stenosepala var.flavescens的化学成分进行研究。方法运用硅胶柱、凝胶柱、中压柱、聚酰胺柱等色谱技术进行分离纯化,根据波谱数据进行结构鉴定。结果从云贵腺药珍珠菜乙醇提取物中分离得到12个化合物,分别鉴定为山柰酚(1)、槲皮素(2)、鼠李柠檬素(3)、山柰酚-3-O-β-D-葡萄糖苷(4)、槲皮素-3-O-β-D-葡萄糖苷(5)、山柰酚-3-O-α-L-鼠李糖苷-(1→2)-β-D-葡萄糖苷(6)、山柰酚-3-O-α-L-鼠李糖苷-(1→6)-β-D-葡萄糖苷(7)、槲皮素-3-O-β-D-木糖苷-(1→2)-O-β-D-葡萄糖苷(8)、山柰酚-3-O-(2-O-α-L-鼠李糖苷-6-O-β-D-木糖苷)-β-D-葡萄糖苷(9)、β-谷甾醇(10)、原报春花素A(11)、β-胡萝卜苷(12)。结论化合物1～12为首次从该植物中分离得到,其中化合物8、9为首次从珍珠菜属中分离得到。     

Phenolic compounds from Nymphaea odorata

Assay-guided fractionation of the ethanol extract of Nymphaea odorata resulted in the identification of two lignans, one new (1) and one known (2), together with six known flavonol glycosides (3-8). The structures of 1-8 were established by spectroscopic analysis as nymphaeoside A (1), icariside E(4) (2), kaempferol 3-O-alpha-l-rhamnopyranoside (afzelin, 3), quercetin 3-O-alpha-l-rhamnopyranoside (4), myricetin 3-O-alpha-l-rhamnopyranoside (myricitrin, 5), quercetin 3-O-(6' '-O-acetyl)-beta-d-galactopyranoside (6), myricetin 3-O-beta-d-galactopyranoside (7), and myricetin 3-O-(6' '-O-acetyl)-beta-d-galactopyranoside (8). Compounds 3, 4, and 7 showed marginal inhibitory effect against fatty acid synthase with IC(50) values of 45, 50, and 25 microg/mL, respectively.     

Madhucosides A and B, protobassic acid glycosides from Madhuca indica with inhibitory activity on free radical release from phagocytes

The structures of madhucosides A (1) and B (2), isolated from the bark of Madhuca indica, were established as 3-O-beta-D-apiofuranosyl(1-->2)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-28-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl(1-->2)-[alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->4)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1--> 3)-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->2)-alpha-L-arabinopyranosyl]protobassic acid and 3-O-beta-D-apiofuranosyl(1-->2)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-28-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl(1-->2)-[alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->4)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->3)-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->2)-alpha-L-arabinopyranosyl]protobassic acid, respectively. These two compounds showed significant inhibitory effects on both superoxide release from polymorphonuclear cells in a NBT reduction assay and hypochlorous acid generation from neutrophils assessed in a luminol-enhanced chemiluminescence assay.     

北葶苈子化学成分研究

目的研究北葶苈子Lepidium apetalum的化学成分。方法采用硅胶,聚酰胺、反相硅胶C18和Sepha-dex LH-20柱色谱对北葶苈子75%乙醇提取物进行了分离纯化。用质谱、一维及二维核磁等波谱学方法确定了化合物结构。结果从北葶苈子中分离得到11个化合物,分别鉴定为槲皮素-3-O-β-D-[2-O-(6-O-芥子酰基)-β-D-吡喃葡萄糖基]-吡喃葡萄糖苷(1)、异鼠李素-3-O-β-D-[2-O-(6-O-芥子酰基)-β-D-吡喃葡萄糖基]-吡喃葡萄糖苷(2)、槲皮素-7-O-β-D-吡喃葡萄糖苷(3)、槲皮素-3-O-β-D-吡喃葡萄糖苷(4)、异鼠李素-3-O-β-D-吡喃葡萄糖苷(5)、异鼠李素-7-O-β-D-吡喃葡萄糖苷(6)、山柰酚-7-O-β-D-吡喃葡萄糖苷(7)、槲皮素(8)、β-谷甾醇(9)、胡萝卜苷(10)、蔗糖(11)。结论所有化合物均为首次从该种植物中分离得到。其中化合物1为首次从该属植物中分离得到,化合物2为首次从十字花科植物中分离得到。     

Saponins of Allium elburzense

A phytochemical investigation of the bulbs of Allium elburzense has been undertaken, leading to the isolation of 13 furostanol and spirostanol saponins, eight of which are new, namely, elburzensosides A1/A2 (1a/1b), B1/B2 (2a/2b), C1/C2 (3a/3b), and D1/D2 (4a/4b). On the basis of spectroscopic analysis, mainly 2D NMR and mass spectrometry, and chemical methods, the structures of the new compounds were determined as furost-2alpha,3beta,5alpha,6beta,22alpha-pentol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl 26-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (1a), furost-2alpha,3beta,5alpha,6beta,22alpha-pentol 3-O-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl] 26-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (2a), furost-2alpha,3beta,5alpha,22alpha-tetrol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl 26-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (3a), and furost-2alpha,3beta,5alpha,22alpha-tetrol 3-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1-->3)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-->4)-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl] 26-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (4a), and the corresponding epimers at position 22 (1b-4b). Along with these compounds we have isolated the corresponding 22-O-methyl derivatives that we consider extraction artifacts. All the new elburzensosides A1/A2-D1/D2 possess as a common structural feature an OH-5alphathat is rare among furostanol saponins. The reported compounds have been isolated in large amounts, and this makes A. elburzense a prolific producer of saponins of the furostanol and spirostanol types.