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LC–ESI–FT–MSn Metabolite Profiling of Symphytum officinale L. Roots Leads to Isolation of Comfreyn A, an Unusual Arylnaphthalene Lignan

Jacqueline SeignerGilda D'ursoSonia PiacenteAlberto PlazaMilena MasulloRainer De MartinYvonne M Holper-schichl

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Spectrometry Mass Electrospray Ionizationcomfrey rootsMetaboliteAnti-Inflammatory AgentsComfreySymphytum officinalePlant Roots01 natural sciencescomfreyn AArticleCatalysisUmbilical veinInorganic Chemistrylcsh:Chemistrychemistry.chemical_compoundLC–ESI–Orbitrap–MSComfreyHuman Umbilical Vein Endothelial CellsSymphytum officinaleHumans<i>Symphytum officinale</i>Physical and Theoretical ChemistryGloboidnan AMolecular Biologylcsh:QH301-705.5SpectroscopyLignanPlants MedicinalChromatographyMolecular StructurebiologyChemistry010401 analytical chemistryOrganic ChemistryComfrey roots; Comfreyn A; LC–ESI–Orbitrap–MS; Phenylpropanoids; Symphytum officinaleGeneral Medicinebiology.organism_classification0104 chemical sciencesComputer Science Applications010404 medicinal & biomolecular chemistrylcsh:Biology (General)lcsh:QD1-999Metabolite profilingTwo-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopyChromatography Liquidphenylpropanoids

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Preparations of comfrey (Symphytum officinale L.) roots are used topically to reduce inflammation. Comfrey anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties have been proven in clinical studies. However, the bioactive compounds associated with these therapeutic activities are yet to be identified. An LC&ndash

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2020-06-30International Journal of Molecular Sciences
10.3390/ijms21134671http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms21134671