New Naphthalene Derivatives from the Bulbs of Eleutherine americana with Their Protective Effect on the Injury of HUVECs.

Five new naphthalene derivatives, named Eleutherols A-C (1-3) and Eleuthinones B-C (4,5), together with three known compounds were isolated from the bulbs of Eleutherine americana. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analysis including HR-ESI-MS, 1D and 2D NMR techniques. These compounds exhibited a potent effect against the injury of human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVECs) induced by high concentrations of glucose in vitro. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]