Metajapogenins A–C, Pregnane Steroids from Shells of Metaplexis japonica

Phytochemical investigation of the shells of Metaplexis japonica (Thunb.) Makino, belonging to the family of Apocynaceae, afforded three new pregnane steroids, metajapogenins A–C, along with three known compounds. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated as 12β,14β,17β-trihydroxypregna-3,...

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Main Authors: Hui-Li Yao, Yang Liu, Xiao-Hong Liu, Hua Gao, Kun Liu, Yan-Lin Shao, Xin-Yu Fang, Wei Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-04-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/22/4/646