Morus

Mulberrin (Kuwanon C) is an inhibitor of OATP2B1-mediated estrone-3-sulfate (E3S) uptake (IC50: 1.8 ±1.5 μM).

Moracin C, a natural compound found in Morus mesozygia, Morus alba var. multicaulis, is an anti-inflammatory agent. moracin C inhibits nitric oxide (NO) release and LPS-activated reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cells.

1-Deoxynojirimycin (Moranoline) is a potent α-glucosidase inhibitor, suppressing postprandial blood glucose, thereby possibly preventing diabetes mellitus.

1. Morusin (Mulberrochromene) possesses antitumor effects of cell lines including HT-29, A549, MCF-7, and MDA-MB-231, through suppressing STAT3 and NFκB attenuation mediated apoptosis induction. 2. Morusin possesses anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

1. Mulberroside has nephroprotective, hypoglycemic, and antidiabetic effects. 2. Mulberroside A is a glycosylated stilbene of oxyresveratrol; thus, the deglycosylation of Mulberroside A resulted in enhanced inhibition of melanogenesis. 3. Mulberroside A has anti-inflammatory antiapoptotic effects. by decreasing the expressions of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6 and inhibiting the activation of NALP3, caspase-1, and nuclear factor-κB and the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated protein kinases, the c-Jun N-terminal kinase, and p38.

Sanggenon C is a flavanone Diels-Alder adduct compound isolated from the root bark of Morus alba. Sanggenon C can inhibit NF-κB activity, inhibit the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase in RAW264.7 cells, and inhibit tumor necrosis factor-α-stimulated cell adhesion and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 expression; Sanggenon C also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and also has the effect of inhibiting pancreatic lipase. [1,2]

Moracin M, a phenolic compound found in the skin of Morus alba Linn., effectively inhibits phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4), exhibiting IC50 values of 2.9 μM and 4.5 μM for PDE4D2 and PDE4B2, respectively, and showing significantly lesser activity on PDE5A1 and PDE9A2 with values over 40 μM and 100 μM, respectively. This compound demonstrates notable anti-inflammatory activity.

Sanggenon D (Sanggenone D), a small molecule compound from Morus alba Bark, is a GABA(A) receptor modulator with antioxidant and antibacterial activity, inhibits breast cancer cell proliferation, and inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus aureus by modulating the fatty acid biosynthesis system.

Kuwanon E, a flavonoid obtained from Morus alba, has potential anti-inflammatory activity, inhibits TNF-α and IL-1β secretion, and suppresses NF-κB nuclear translocation in LPS-stimulated macrophages.

1. Kuwanon G (Moracenin B) as dual inhibitors of PTP1B and α-glucosidase enzymes, as well as insulin sensitizers, it may potentially be utilized as an effective treatment for Type II diabetes mellitus. 2. Kuwanon G has anti-inflammatory activity, it can attenuate atherosclerosis through inhibiting foam cell formation and inflammatory response. 3. Kuwanon G is a potent inhibitor of Mycobacterium tuberculosis protein tyrosine phosphatase B. 4. Kuwanon G shows acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase(BChE) inhibitory activities, it may be a promising candidate for preventive and therapeutic agents for Alzheimer's disease. 5. Kuwanon G prevents the pathological progression of allergic asthma through the inhibition of lung destruction by inflammation and immune stimulation. 6. Kuwanon G has antibacterial activity against oral pathogens. 7. Kuwanon G is a specific antagonist for the GRP-preferring receptor and can be useful for studying the physiological and pathological role of GRP.

Mulberrofuran G, isolated from Morus alba L., has anti-hepatitis B virus activity and protects against ischemic injury-induced cell death. Mulberrofuran G is a dual inhibitor of PTP1B and alpha-glucosidase for use in the study of Alzheimer's disease.

Kuwanon U (4'-methoxykuwanon E), a compound from Morus alba, is a cholinesterase inhibitor with antimicrobial activity, inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), and exerts its inhibitory effect by preventing ATP binding in the cytoplasmic domain of SERCA1, which can be used in the study of diabetes mellitus and bacterial infections.

Mulberrofuran Q is an active compound that inhibits the formation of 12-hydroxy-5,8,10-heptadecatrienoic acid (HHT) and thromboxane B2 (cyclooxygenase product) , which protects neuronal cells from hypoxia-glycorrhoea-deficiency (OGD)-induced oxidative stress.

Morin (Calico Yellow) was found to be a weak inhibitor of fatty acid synthase (IC50: 2.33 μM). Morin is a yellow color substance that can be isolated from Maclura pomifera (Osage orange), Maclura tinctoria (old fustic) and from leaves of Psidium guajava (common guava).

Quercetin-3-O-glucose-6''-acetate (6"-O-Acetylisoquercitrin) is an inhibitor of NADPH oxidase. Quercetin-3-O-glucose-6''-acetate has antioxidant activities.

Kuwanon H, and possibly kuwanon G also, are specific antagonists for the gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP) -preferring receptor and can be useful for studying the physiological and pathological role of GRP.

Sanggenol A inhibits influenza A viral and pneumococcal neuraminidase, hence functioning as a dual-acting anti-infective agent.

1-Deoxynojirimycin hydrochloride (Moranoline) is a potent and selective inhibitor of alpha-glucosidase, most commonly found in mulberry leaves. Duvoglustat is used to suppress the elevation of postprandial hyperglycemia.

3-O-Caffeoylquinic acid methyl ester is a natural product derived from Morus alba L.

Kuwanon A inhibits nitric oxide production (IC50: 10.5 μM). Kuwanon A is a flavone derivative isolated from Morus alba L.

1. Mulberroside C has antioxidant activity.

Moracin P, a 2-arylbenzofuran derivative isolated from Mori Cortex Radicis, shows potent in vitro inhibitory activity against hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF-1). This compound reduces oxygen-glucose deprivation-induced reactive oxygen species generation while demonstrating neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties.

Morusignin L is a biologically active prenylated flavonoid compound that has been demonstrated to exhibit significant anti-osteoporosis effects in vitro, potentially mediated through the inhibition of osteoclast tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) enzyme activity and bone resorption, coupled with the concurrent promotion of osteoblast proliferation and differentiation.

Sanggenon W is an isoprenyl flavonoid extracted from mulberry root bark.