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This study investigated the therapeutic effects of a water-soluble biphenyl compound, WLP-S-14, in acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF). Wistar rats were injected intraperitoneally with porcine serum twice a week for 8 weeks prior to administration of 600 mg/kg D-galactosamine and 50 μg/kg lipopolysaccharide to induce ACLF. Study groups were treated intravenously with saline or with 100 or 200 mg/kg WLP-S-14. WLP-S-14 ameliorated ACLF with significant reductions in the mortality rate and transaminase levels, indicating improved liver function. The mechanism underlying these effects may involve decreased levels of tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6, with associated inhibition of apoptotic pathways. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Myricetin-3-O-β-d-glucuronide, a bioactive flavonol glycoside, was synthesized effectively starting from myricetrin in a total yield of 49.2%. The structures of all synthetic compounds were confirmed by 1H, 13C NMR, and HR-MS techniques. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The first synthesis of justicidinoside B and its atropisomer was reported and their absolute configurations were determined by the CD exciton chirality method. The structures were confirmed by1H NMR,13C NMR, and HRMS. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The first total synthesis of 6′-hydroxyjusticidin A, isolated from Justicia procumbens L. with good inhibitory activity against cancer cells, has been accomplished. The structure was confirmed by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and HR-ESI-MS. The key steps involved a Diels–Alder cycloaddition reaction and a reduction in NaBH4. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]