Table 4.
In vitro inhibition of BuChE and AChE by compounds isolated from Buxus natalensis.
| Phytoconstituent | Structure | IC50 (µM) BuChE | IC50 (µM) AChE | Selectivitya | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxafuranamide |
|
N.D. | 14.0 | - | [44] |
| Buxalongifolamide |
|
N.D. | 30.2 | - | [44] |
| Buxamine A |
|
N.D. | 80.0 | - | [44] |
| Buxaminol A |
|
N.D. | 29.8 | - | [44] |
| Buxaminol C |
|
N.D. | 40.4 | - | [44] |
| Cyclobuxophylline |
|
N.D. | 58.2 | - | [44] |
| Cyclonataminol |
|
N.D. | 22.9 | - | [44] |
| 31-Demethylbuxaminol A |
|
N.D. | 25.8 | - | [44] |
| O2-Natafuranamine |
|
N.D. | 3.0 | - | [44] |
| O10-Natafuranamine |
|
N.D. | 8.5 | - | [44] |
Note: aSelectivity = IC50 BuChE/IC50 AChE.