Iritectol G, a novel iridal-type triterpenoid from Iris tectorum displays anti-epileptic activity in vitro through inhibition of sodium channels

Iritectol G, a novel iridal-type triterpenoid containing an uncommon tetrahydrofuran moiety, was isolated from the rhizomes of Iris tectorum. The structure was elucidated by comprehensive spectroscopic analysis. Iritectol G inhibited spontaneous and 4-aminopyridine-evoked calcium oscillations in primary cultured neocortical neurons with IC50 values of 8.2 μM and 12.5 μM, respectively. Further electrophysiological study demonstrated that iritectol G preferred to interact with inactivated state of voltage-gated sodium channel with an IC50 value of 7.0 μM. These data demonstrated that iritectol G was a novel sodium channel inhibitor.

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