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ReviewMedicinal chemistry research : an international journal for rapid communications on design and mechanisms of action of biologically active agents2026

Alisols A-C and their acetate derivatives: a review of natural occurrence, pharmacology, semisynthesis, pharmacokinetics, and metabolism.

Duong Quang Huan, Huynh Thi Ngoc Ni, Huy Dinh Vu, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, Nguyen Hoang Ngan, Vu Kim Thoa, Nguyen Thi Hue, Ninh The Son

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Duong Quang HuanFaculty of Chemistry, Hanoi Pedagogical University, 2 (HPU2), 32 Nguyen Van Linh, Xuanhoa, 35000, Phutho, Vietnam.
Huynh Thi Ngoc NiFaculty of Education, Ha Tinh University, Cam Binh, Hatinh, 480000, Vietnam.
Huy Dinh VuDepartment of Chemistry, Vietnam National University of Forestry, Xuan Mai, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam.
Tran Thi Thanh ThuyDepartment of Chemistry, Vietnam National University of Forestry, Xuan Mai, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam.
Nguyen Hoang NganDepartment of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy Education, Military Medical University, 160 Phung Hung, Ha Dong, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam.
Vu Kim ThoaInstitute of Biological and Food Technology, Ha Noi Open University, B101 Nguyen Hien, Bach Mai, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam.
Nguyen Thi HueInstitute of Biological and Food Technology, Ha Noi Open University, B101 Nguyen Hien, Bach Mai, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam.
Ninh The SonInstitute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam. ntson@ich.vast.vn.

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Abstract

Alisols, a distinctive group of protostane-type triterpenoids predominantly found in the rhizomes of Alisma orientale (Sam.) Juzep., have attracted due to their broad pharmacological potential. This review first provides an integrated overview of alisol A (1), alisol A 23-acetate (2), alisol A 24-acetate (3), alisol B (4), alisol B 23-acetate (5), alisol C (6), and alisol C 23-acetate (7), focusing on their natural occurence, pharmacological activities, semisynthesis, pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles. References were collected from PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, and SciFinder using keywords alisols, protostane triterpenoids, Alisma orientale, semisynthesis, pharmacology, mechanisms, and pharmacokinetics. Original research articles from the 1970s reporting chemical characterization and pharmacology were included, while studies lacking relevance were excluded. Alisols 1-7 exhibited wide-ranging pharmacological activities, including anticancer, antidiabetes, antiallergic, antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-obesity, and vasorelaxant activities. They also protect the neurons, liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, bones, and skin. These activities are associated with apoptosis, autophagy, and cytokine and oxidative inhibitions, and the modulation of various signaling pathways, such as the AMPK, PI3K, Akt, mTOR, and FXR. Semisynthesis, particularly esterification, dehydration, and epoxidation, enhanced pharmacological values and revealed structure-activity relationships. Pharmacokinetic data indicated rapid biotransformation, pH-dependent interconversion, and gut microbiota-associated metabolism.

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AcetatesCholestenonesAlismaAnimalsHumansAcetatesalisol Aalisol A 24-acetatealisol B 23-acetateCholestenonesAlisolsPharmacokineticsPharmacologyPhytochemistrySemisynthesis

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