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Natural scopoletin isolated from rubiaceous plants: a precursor for the synthesis of benzoylscopoletin and its cytotoxicity.

Thanunchai Jaengthong, Artitaya Thiengsusuk, Sudathip Chantorn, Keerati Tanruean, Sutthichat Kerdphon, Markus Bacher, Tiwtawat Napiroon

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Thanunchai JaengthongDepartment of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Artitaya ThiengsusukDrug Discovery and Development Center, Office of Advanced Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Sudathip ChantornDepartment of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Keerati TanrueanDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0001-8981-8818
Sutthichat KerdphonDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.
Markus BacherInstitute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Tulln/Donau, Austria.ORCID 0000-0002-4307-4849
Tiwtawat NapiroonDepartment of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-4710-5016

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Abstract

Background: Scopoletin, a compound abundant in Rubiaceae such as Materials and Methods: Stem bark of Results: The lipophilic extracts displayed scopoletin contents of 16.14% and 13.94%, respectively. Scopoletin was completely converted to a target derivative, 6-methoxy-2-oxo-4a,8a-dihydro-2H-chromen-7-yl benzoate. This compound exhibited an IC Conclusions: We completely actualized both isolation and synthesis to achieve a high yield of the target scopoletin and benzoylscopoletin. The cytotoxicity evidence obtained from this study supports the establishment of safe dosage limits, which have not been previously reported. This finding provides a scientific basis for further drug development. The analyses demonstrate reproducible isolation of scopoletin and synthesis of the derivative.

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Plant ExtractsRubiaceaeScopoletinCell LineCell SurvivalChromatography, High Pressure LiquidFruitHumansKeratinocytesPlant BarkPlant ExtractsScopoletinCytotoxicityIsolationRubiaceaeScopoletinSynthesis

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PMCPMC13155236

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