Three Dammarane-Type Saponins from Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Abstract

Three new dammarane-type saponins, compounds 1 - 3, were isolated from the aerial parts of Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Their structures were determined using NMR analysis and acid hydrolysis. The structure and stereochemistry of compound 1 were confirmed by X-ray crystallography.

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