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Li YT, Tan CY, Fu J, Wang HQ, Liu YB, Ma SG, Li Y, Qu J, Yu SS. Cytotoxic xanthanolide sesquiterpenes from the fruits of Xanthium italicum Moretti. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2024; 225:114196. [PMID: 38936529 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2024.114196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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One previously undescribed xanthanolide sesquiterpene dimer pungiolide P (1), possessing an unprecedented scaffold with a 5/7/5/7/5 ring system skeleton and its intermediate pungiolide Q (2), ten xanthanolide sesquiterpenes (3-12), two eudesmene sesquiterpene derivatives (13-14), one phenylpropionic acid derivative (15), together with eleven known compounds (16-26) were obtained from the fruits of Xanthium italicum Moretti. A possible biosynthetic pathway for pungiolide P (1) was also proposed, which was supported by its bio-synthetic intermediate (2). Compounds 1, 4-5, 18-21, and 25 exhibited cytotoxic activity against a variety of human cancer cell lines. Furthermore, compounds 1, 4-5, could cause blockage of the cell cycle in the G2/M phase and induce apoptosis in H460 cells. Notably, pungiolide P (1) exhibited significantly superior cytotoxicity compared to previously reported compounds, providing valuable insights for natural anti-tumor sources.
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- Yu-Tong Li
- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China.
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Dembitsky VM. Naturally Occurring Norsteroids and Their Design and Pharmaceutical Application. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1021. [PMID: 38790983 PMCID: PMC11117879 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12051021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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The main focus of this review is to introduce readers to the fascinating class of lipid molecules known as norsteroids, exploring their distribution across various biotopes and their biological activities. The review provides an in-depth analysis of various modified steroids, including A, B, C, and D-norsteroids, each characterized by distinct structural alterations. These modifications, which range from the removal of specific methyl groups to changes in the steroid core, result in unique molecular architectures that significantly impact their biological activity and therapeutic potential. The discussion on A, B, C, and D-norsteroids sheds light on their unique configurations and how these structural modifications influence their pharmacological properties. The review also presents examples from natural sources that produce a diverse array of steroids with distinct structures, including the aforementioned A, B, C, and D-nor variants. These compounds are sourced from marine organisms like sponges, soft corals, and starfish, as well as terrestrial entities such as plants, fungi, and bacteria. The exploration of these steroids encompasses their biosynthesis, ecological significance, and potential medical applications, highlighting a crucial area of interest in pharmacology and natural product chemistry. The review emphasizes the importance of researching these steroids for drug development, particularly in addressing diseases where conventional medications are inadequate or for conditions lacking sufficient therapeutic options. Examples of norsteroid synthesis are provided to illustrate the practical applications of this research.
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- Valery M Dembitsky
- Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Lethbridge College, 3000 College Drive South, Lethbridge, AB T1K 1L6, Canada
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Shen Y, Chen C, Zhao Z, Liang Y, Li Q, Xia X, Wu P, He F, Tong Q, Zhu H, Zhang Y. Bipoladien A, a Sesterterpenoid Containing an Undescribed 5/8/5/7 Carbon Skeleton from Bipolaris maydis. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:3549-3559. [PMID: 38325810 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c08134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Bipoladiens A-E (1-5), five new ophiobolin-derived sesterterpenoids, and a known compound 6 (bipolaricin R) were isolated from the cultures of the phytopathogenic fungus Bipolaris maydis. Their structures and absolute configurations were elucidated based on comprehensive spectroscopic analyses, HRESIMS, electronic circular dichroism (ECD) calculations, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. Notably, compound 1 has an undescribed tetracyclic 5/8/5/7 fused carbon skeleton, and compound 2 possesses a rare multicyclic caged ring system. The biosynthetic pathway of 1 was proposed starting from 6 via a series of oxidation and cyclization reactions. Compound 6 showed excellent antiproliferation and apoptosis induction effects against A549 cell line. Additionally, compounds 5 and 6 exhibited noticeable antimicrobial ability against Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis. These findings not only developed the chemical and bioactivities diversities of ophiobolin-sesterterpenoid but also provided an idea to boost the application of natural products in the control of food pathogens.
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- Yong Shen
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation & Utilization, College of Life Science, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi 435002, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Topgene Biotechnology Technical Research Institute Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430064, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Topgene Biotechnology Technical Research Institute Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430064, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, People's Republic of China
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Yu J, Wang JP, Liu SF, Yin CY, Tang DY, Li YH, Zhang LX. 7-Methoxy-13-dehydroxypaxilline: New indole diterpenoid from an endophytic fungus Penicillium sp. Nb 19. Nat Prod Res 2024; 38:103-111. [PMID: 35929965 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2107639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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ABSTACTA chemical investigation of the endophyte Penicillium sp. Nb 19, isolated from leaves of the traditionally medical plant Baphicacanthus cusia (Nees) Bremek., yielded one new indole diterpenoid, 7-methoxy-13-dehydroxypaxilline (1) together with seven known metabolites (2-8). The obtained structure of compound 1 was elucidated by its spectroscopic data. In addition, the absolute configuration of compound 6 was confirmed by ECD for the first time. Compounds 1-6 were evaluated for antitumor activity against MCF-7, HepG2, and HCCC-9810 cell lines.
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- Jing Yu
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan Branch Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinghong, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Yunnan Dali, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan Branch Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinghong, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan Branch Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinghong, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan Branch Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinghong, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan Branch Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinghong, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan Branch Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinghong, China
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Ding H, Wang JP, Deng SP, Gan JL, Li BX, Yao LL, Zhang SQ, Cai L, Ding ZT. A new sesquiterpenoid from the aconitum-derived fungus Aspergillus fumigatus M1. Nat Prod Res 2023; 37:3443-3451. [PMID: 35609146 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2080207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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A new bergamotane sesquiterpenoid, fumigatanol (1), along with nine known compounds (2-10) were isolated from the Aconitum-derived fungus Aspergillus fumigatus M1. Their structures were established on the basis of extensive spectroscopic analyses, ECD experiment and NMR computational method. Antibacterial and cytotoxic activities of compound 1 were evaluated and no obvious antibacterial and cytotoxic activities were observed at concentrations of 256 μg/mL and 40.00 μM, respectively.
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- Hao Ding
- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
- College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, P.R. China
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Wei J, Li Z, Shan M, Wu F, Li L, Ma Y, Wu J, Li X, Liu Y, Hu Z, Zhang Y, Wu Z. Discovery of two ent-atisane diterpenoid lactones with AChE inhibitory activity from the roots of Euphorbia fischeriana. Org Biomol Chem 2023; 21:6949-6955. [PMID: 37581482 DOI: 10.1039/d3ob01007d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Euphorlactone A (1), a rare rearranged ent-atisane norditerpenoid with an undescribed 3-nor-2,4-olide-ent-atisane scaffold, and euphorlactone B (2), a new ent-atisane diterpenoid with an unprecedented seven-membered lactone ring C, were isolated from the roots of Euphorbia fischeriana. Their planar structures with absolute configurations were extensively elucidated by analysis of 1D and 2D NMR data, electronic circular dichroism (ECD) calculations, Rh2(OCOCF3)4-induced ECD curves, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Euphorlactone A (ELA) showed a remarkable AChE (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitory activity (IC50 = 2.13 ± 0.06 μM and Ki = 0.058 μM), which was five times stronger than that of the positive control (rivastigmine, IC50 = 12.46 ± 0.82 μM), and further in vitro enzyme inhibition kinetic analysis and molecular docking studies were performed to investigate the AChE inhibitory mechanism.
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- Jiangchun Wei
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518035, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
- Wu Zhengzhi Academician Workstation, Ningbo College of Health Sciences, Ningbo 315800, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518035, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
- Wu Zhengzhi Academician Workstation, Ningbo College of Health Sciences, Ningbo 315800, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100007, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100105, People's Republic of China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518035, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518035, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518035, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518035, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518035, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518035, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
- Wu Zhengzhi Academician Workstation, Ningbo College of Health Sciences, Ningbo 315800, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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Deng M, Pu Y, Wan Z, Xu J, Huang S, Xie J, Zhou X. Nine undescribed oxidized ergosterols from the endophytic fungus Penicillium herquei and their cytotoxic activity. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2023; 212:113716. [PMID: 37156435 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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A chemical investigation of the EtOAc extract of the endophytic fungus Penicillium herquei led to the isolation of nine undescribed oxidized ergosterols, penicisterols A-I (1-9), along with ten known analogs (10-19). Their structures and absolute configurations were elucidated by a combination of spectroscopic data analysis, quantum-chemical electronic circular dichroism (ECD) calculations and comparisons, [Rh2(OCOCF3)4]-induced ECD experiments, DFT-calculated 13C chemical shifts and DP4+ probability analysis. Compound 1 was a rare example of ergosterol in which the bond between C-8 and C-9 is cleaved to form an enol ether. Moreover, compound 2 possessed a rare (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-carbamic acid ester group substituted at C-3. All undescribed oxidized ergosterols (1-9) were evaluated for their cytotoxic activity against five cancer cell lines including 4T1 (mouse breast carcinoma), A549 (human pulmonary carcinoma), HCT-116 (human colorectal carcinoma), HeLa (human cervical carcinoma) and Hepg2 (human hepatoma carcinoma) cells. Compounds 2 and 3 displayed moderate cytotoxic activity against 4T1, A549 and HeLa cells, with IC50 values ranging from 17.22 to 31.35 μM.
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- Mengyi Deng
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, Sichuan, PR China; Southwest Jiaotong University, Affiliated Hospital, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, 610000, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, Sichuan, PR China
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- Southwest Jiaotong University, Affiliated Hospital, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, 610000, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, Sichuan, PR China; Southwest Jiaotong University, Affiliated Hospital, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, 610000, Sichuan, PR China.
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Chávez R, Vaca I, García-Estrada C. Secondary Metabolites Produced by the Blue-Cheese Ripening Mold Penicillium roqueforti; Biosynthesis and Regulation Mechanisms. J Fungi (Basel) 2023; 9:jof9040459. [PMID: 37108913 PMCID: PMC10144355 DOI: 10.3390/jof9040459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Filamentous fungi are an important source of natural products. The mold Penicillium roqueforti, which is well-known for being responsible for the characteristic texture, blue-green spots, and aroma of the so-called blue-veined cheeses (French Bleu, Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton, Cabrales, and Valdeón, among others), is able to synthesize different secondary metabolites, including andrastins and mycophenolic acid, as well as several mycotoxins, such as Roquefortines C and D, PR-toxin and eremofortins, Isofumigaclavines A and B, festuclavine, and Annullatins D and F. This review provides a detailed description of the biosynthetic gene clusters and pathways of the main secondary metabolites produced by P. roqueforti, as well as an overview of the regulatory mechanisms controlling secondary metabolism in this filamentous fungus.
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- Renato Chávez
- Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química y Biología, Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), Santiago 9170022, Chile
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 7800003, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Veterinaria, Campus de Vegazana, Universidad de León, 24071 León, Spain
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Li BX, Shu Y, Zhang SQ, Yang RD, Yao LL, Liu JQ, Liu SX, Wang JP, Cai L. Macrostines A and B: Tetracyclic fisicoccane from the fungus Periconia macrospinosa WTG-10. Fitoterapia 2023; 165:105429. [PMID: 36649761 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Two previous unreported fusicoccane diterpenoids macrostines A and B, together with seven known compounds were isolated from an extract of the fungus Periconia macrospinosa WTG-10. Their structures were elucidated by detailed analysis of spectroscopic data, NMR calculations with DP4+, and their absolute configurations were further determined by quantum chemical calculations of ECD spectra or X-crystallography. Macrostines A and B showed no cytotoxicity, antimicrobial activity and inhibitory effect on nitric oxide production in LPS-activated RAW264.7 macrophages. Compound 9 showed moderate activity against Bacillus subtilis.
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- Bing-Xian Li
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali 671000, Yunnan, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China.
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Wang JP, Shu Y, Zhang SQ, Yao LL, Li BX, Zhu L, Zhang X, Xiao H, Cai L, Ding ZT. Polyketides with antimicrobial activities from Penicillium canescens DJJ-1. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2023; 206:113554. [PMID: 36496005 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2022.113554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Two undescribed polyketides canecines A-B, one unreported cyclopentenone canecine C, together with 12 known compounds were isolated from an extract of the fungus Penicillium canescens DJJ-1. Their structures were elucidated by detailed analysis of spectroscopic data, NMR calculations with dJ-DP4 or DP4+, and their absolute configurations were further determined by quantum chemical calculations of ECD spectra or X-crystallography. Canecine A was a grisan polyketide featuring a dimethyltetrahydro-4H-furo[2,3-b]pyran. Canecine A exhibited significant inhibitory activity against Candida albicans with an MIC value of 1 μg/mL and showed inhibitory effect on nitric oxide production in LPS-activated RAW264.7 macrophages. These results enrich the structural diversities of polyketides from endophytic fungi.
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- Jia-Peng Wang
- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China.
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China.
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Hu JT, Wang JP, Shu Y, Cai XY, Sun CT, Ding H, Cai L, Ding ZT. A new cycloheptane derivative from the fungus Penicillium crustosum JT-8. Nat Prod Res 2023; 37:141-149. [PMID: 34498966 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2021.1949592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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A new highly oxygenated cycloheptane derivative crustane (1), along with fourteen known compounds (2-15) were isolated from Penicillium crustosum JT-8. The structure of compound 1 was determined by extensive spectroscopic data, DP4+ probability analyses and dimolybdenum CD method. Compound 1 exhibited moderate antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus with MIC of 4.0 μg/mL.
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- Jun-Tao Hu
- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Kunming, P.R. China
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Deng M, Chen X, Qiao Y, Shi Z, Wang J, Zhu H, Gu L, Qi C, Zhang Y. Isolation, absolute configurations and bioactivities of pestaphilones A-I: Undescribed methylated side chain containing-azaphilones from Pestalotiopsis oxyanthi. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2022; 194:113045. [PMID: 34875525 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2021.113045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Nine undescribed side chain containing azaphilones, pestaphilones A-I, were isolated from the Anoectochilus roxburghii endophytic fungus Pestalotiopsis oxyanthi. The structures of these isolates were identified by spectroscopic data, electronic circular dichroism (ECD) calculations and comparisons, quantum-chemical 13C NMR calculations with DP4+ probability analysis, Rh2(OCOCF3)4-induced ECD, acetonide formation, selective oxidation reaction and X-ray crystallographic data. Structurally, pestaphilones A-I were the first azaphilones characteristically formed via a methyl group at C-9 in the C7 side chain. More importantly, a selective oxidation reaction was firstly set up to resolve the absolute configuration of flexible side chain containing azaphilones, and an acetonide formation based Rh2(OCOCF3)4-induced ECD experiment was performed to identify the configurations of the oxygenated pyranoquinone core in the azaphilones. In bioassay, pestaphilones A-F displayed potential immunosuppressive activity in concanavalin A (Con A)-induced T lymphocyte proliferation, with IC50 values ranging from (9.36 ± 1.14) μM to (35.21 ± 3.25) μM.
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- Mengyi Deng
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
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Gan D, Zhu L, Zhang XR, Li CZ, Wang CY, Cai L, Ding ZT. Penaloidines A and B: two unprecedented pyridine alkaloids from Penicillium sp. KYJ-6. Org Chem Front 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1qo01879e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Penaloidines A (1) and B (2), a pair of epimers, unprecedented meroterpenoid pyridine alkaloids possessing a tetrahydrofuro[3,2-c][2,7]naphthyridinyl scaffold, were characterized from Penicillium sp. KYJ-6. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic...
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Liu YF, Yu SS. Survey of natural products reported by Asian research groups in 2020. JOURNAL OF ASIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH 2021; 23:1115-1134. [PMID: 34825847 DOI: 10.1080/10286020.2021.2004131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The new natural products reported in 2020 in peer-reviewed articles in journals with good reputations were reviewed and analyzed. The advances made by Asian research groups in the field of natural products chemistry in 2020 were summarized. Compounds with unique structural features and/or promising bioactivities originating from Asian natural sources were discussed based on their structural classification.
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- Yan-Fei Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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Marcarino MO, Cicetti S, Zanardi MM, Sarotti AM. A critical review on the use of DP4+ in the structural elucidation of natural products: the good, the bad and the ugly. A practical guide. Nat Prod Rep 2021; 39:58-76. [PMID: 34212963 DOI: 10.1039/d1np00030f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Covering: 2015 up to the end of 2020Even in the golden age of NMR, the number of natural products being incorrectly assigned is becoming larger every day. The use of quantum NMR calculations coupled with sophisticated data analysis provides ideal complementary tools to facilitate the elucidation process in challenging cases. Among the current computational methodologies to perform this task, the DP4+ probability is a popular and widely used method. This updated version of Goodman's DP4 synergistically combines NMR calculations at higher levels of theory with the Bayesian analysis of both scaled and unscaled data. Since its publication in late 2015, the use of DP4+ to solve controversial natural products has substantially grown, with several predictions being confirmed by total synthesis. To date, the structures of more than 200 natural products were determined with the aid of DP4+. However, all that glitters is not gold. Besides its intrinsic limitations, on many occasions it has been improperly used with potentially important consequences on the quality of the assignment. Herein we present a critical revision on how the scientific community has been using DP4+, exploring the strengths of the method and how to obtain optimal results from it. We also analyze the weaknesses of DP4+, and the paths to by-pass them to maximize the confidence in the structural elucidation.
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- Maribel O Marcarino
- Instituto de Química Rosario (CONICET), Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Suipacha 531, Rosario 2000, Argentina.
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- Instituto de Química Rosario (CONICET), Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Suipacha 531, Rosario 2000, Argentina.
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- Instituto de Ingeniería Ambiental, Química y Biotecnología Aplicada (INGEBIO), Facultad de Química e Ingeniería del Rosario, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina, Av. Pellegrini 3314, Rosario 2000, Argentina.
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- Instituto de Química Rosario (CONICET), Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Suipacha 531, Rosario 2000, Argentina.
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New immunosuppressive secondary metabolites from the endophytic fungus Aspergillus sp. Fitoterapia 2021; 151:104882. [PMID: 33746061 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2021.104882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Six new metabolites, including two diphenolic derivatives (1 and 2), one pseurotin (3), one butenolide derivative (4), one benzopyran (5) and one isochromane lactone (6), together with ten known compounds (7-16) were isolated from an endophytic fungus Aspergillus sp. Their planar structures and absolute configurations were established based on techniques of MS, NMR, IR, UV, [Rh2(OCOCF3)4] complex-induced ECD, quantum chemical electronic circular dichroism (ECD) calculations, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Structurally, compound 2 represents the first example of diphenolic derivative possessing an unusual 1-oxaspiro[2.4]heptane core bearing a 5/3 bicyclic skeleton; compound 3 represents the first example of pseurotin type natural products that only one hydroxy group is substituted at side chain. In bioassay, compounds 3, 7 and 8 exhibited potential inhibitory effect on the proliferation of anti-CD3/anti-CD28 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) induced murine T cells, with IC50 values of (7.81 ± 0.71), (8.25 ± 0.78) and (8.84 ± 0.81) μM, respectively.
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Mei R, Shi Y, Zhang S, Hu J, Zhu L, Gan J, Cai L, Ding Z. Biotransformation of 1,8-Dihydroxyanthraquinone into Peniphenone under the Fermentation of Aleurodiscus mirabilis. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:33380-33386. [PMID: 33403300 PMCID: PMC7774269 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c05216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The present study verified that 1,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone (1), a common component in some industrial raw materials and dyes, could be converted into peniphenone (2), which possesses immunosuppressive activity and other medicinal potential, by Aleurodiscus mirabilis fermentation. The yield of peniphenone (2) after 7 days of fermentation was 11.05 ± 2.19%. To reveal the transformation mechanism, two secondary metabolites, emodin (3) and monodictyphenone (4), were isolated from the fermentation broth of A. mirabilis, implying that polyketide metabolic pathways from emodin (3) to monodictyphenone (4) might exist in A. mirabilis. 1,8-Dihydroxyanthraquinone (1) was suspected to be converted into peniphenone (2) via the same pathway since emodin (3) and 1,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone (1) share very similar skeletons. The P450 enzyme and Baeyer-Villiger oxidase in A. mirabilis were confirmed to catalyze this biotransformation on the basis of ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS) analysis. This novel investigation could shed light on the mechanism and therefore development of peniphenone production from 1,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone by microbial fermentation.
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- Ruifeng Mei
- School of Life Sciences,
Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory
of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and
Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences,
Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory
of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and
Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences,
Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory
of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and
Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences,
Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory
of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and
Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences,
Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory
of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and
Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences,
Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory
of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and
Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences,
Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory
of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and
Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences,
Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory
of Universities in Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and
Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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Cai XY, Wang JP, Shu Y, Hu JT, Sun CT, Cai L, Ding ZT. A new cytotoxic indole alkaloid from the fungus Penicillium polonicum TY12. Nat Prod Res 2020; 36:2270-2276. [PMID: 33016118 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1828406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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A new dimeric monoterpene indole alkaloid polonidine A (1), along with five known compounds, cyclopenol (2), verrucosidin (3), fructigenine A (4), 3-O-methylviridicatin (5) and aurantiomides C (6), were isolated from Penicillium polonicum TY12. Their structures were established on the basis of extensive spectroscopic analyses. Compound 1 exhibited moderate cytotoxic activities and moderate antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis with MIC of 4.0 μg/mL.
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- Xue-Yun Cai
- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
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- Functional Molecules Analysis and Biotransformation Key Laboratory of Universities in Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, P.R. China
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A personal selection of 32 recent papers is presented covering various aspects of current developments in bioorganic chemistry and novel natural products such as baphicacanthcusine A from Baphicacanthus cusia.
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