Immunosuppressive Resveratrol Aneuploids from <i>Hopea chinensis</i>

Abstract

Two novel resveratrol aneuploids, hopeachinols A (1) and B (2), as well as a potent immunosuppressive polyphenol diptoindonesin G (3) were characterized from the ethanol extract of Hopea chinensis stem barks. The structure of the polyphenols was accommodated by comprehensive spectroscopic analysis with the absolute stereochemistry determined by the CD approach coupled with theoretical ECD spectra computer-generated through the Gaussian 03 program. The distinct structure and biological profile of 3 recommended it as a starting molecule for the relevant drug discovery.