Two new sesquiterpenoids from the fungus Ceriporia alachuana

Whole-Genome Sequencing and Analysis of the White-Rot Fungus Ceriporia lacerata Reveals Its Phylogenetic Status and the Genetic Basis of Lignocellulose Degradation and Terpenoid Synthesis

Ceriporia lacerata is an endophytic white-rot fungus that has lignocellulolytic and terpenoid-biosynthetic abilities. However, little is known about the genomic architecture of this fungus, even at the genus level. In this study, we present the first de novo genome assembly of C. lacerata (CGMCC No. 10485), based on PacBio long-read and Illumina short-read sequencing. The size of the C. lacerata genome is approximately 36 Mb (N50, 3.4 Mb). It encodes a total of 13,243 genes, with further functional analysis revealing that these genes are primarily involved in primary metabolism and host interactions in this strain's saprophytic lifestyle. Phylogenetic analysis based on ITS demonstrated a primary evolutionary position for C. lacerata, while the phylogenetic analysis based on orthogroup inference and average nucleotide identity revealed high-resolution phylogenetic details in which Ceriporia, Phlebia, Phlebiopsis, and Phanerochaete belong to the same evolutionary clade within the order Polyporales. Annotation of carbohydrate-active enzymes across the genome yielded a total of 806 genes encoding enzymes that decompose lignocellulose, particularly ligninolytic enzymes, lytic polysaccharides monooxygenases, and enzymes involved in the biodegradation of aromatic components. These findings illustrate the strain's adaptation to woody habitats, which requires the degradation of lignin and various polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The terpenoid-production potential of C. lacerata was evaluated by comparing the genes of terpenoid biosynthetic pathways across nine Polyporales species. The shared genes highlight the major part of terpenoid synthesis pathways, especially the mevalonic acid pathway, as well as the main pathways of sesquiterpenoid, monoterpenoid, diterpenoid, and triterpenoid synthesis, while the strain-specific genes illustrate the distinct genetic factors determining the synthesis of structurally diverse terpenoids. This is the first genomic analysis of a species from this genus that we are aware of, and it will help advance functional genome research and resource development of this important fungus for applications in renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.

Sesquiterpenoids and furan derivatives from the Orychophragmus violaceus (L.) O.E. Schulz endophytic fungus Irpex lacteus OV38

Nine undescribed compounds, including six tremulane-type sesquiterpenoids, irpexolaceus A-F, one phenolic bisabolane-type sesquiterpenoid, irpexolaceus G, and two furan derivatives, irpexonjust A-B, as well as eight known analogs, were isolated from an endophytic fungus (Irpex lacteus OV38) of Orychophragmus violaceus (L.) O.E. Schulz, a Chinese medicinal and edible plant. The structures of these natural compounds were elucidated based on NMR, HRESIMS, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and ECD spectroscopic data. Among the tested isolates (50 μg/mL), the inhibitory effects of irpexolaceus A, C, D, F, and G, irpexonjust B, and irpexlacte B against NO release from LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells were higher than 45%, while irpexlacte C (42.6%), irpexolaceus B (39.6%), irpexonjust A (43.7%), and irpexolaceus E (33.6%) exhibited weaker inhibitory effects on the release of NO.

Irlactane and Tremulane Sesquiterpenes from the Cultures of the Medicinal Fungus Irpex lacteus HFG1102

A new irlactane-type, namely irlactin K (1), and 22 tremulane-type sesquiterpenes including fourteen previously undescribed ones, namely irpexolactins A-N (2-15), and a known irlactane-type sesquiterpenoid, were isolated from the fermentation broth of the medicinal fungus Irpex lacteus HFG1102. The structures of all the isolates were characterized by extensive spectroscopic methods, including 1D and 2D NMR and MS spectroscopic analysis. The absolute configurations of irlactin K and the known compound conocenol B (20) were established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The vasorelaxant effects of irlactin K (1), irpexolactins A (2), C (4), K (12), and irlactam (22) were evaluated.

Sesquiterpenes from cultures of the fungus Phellinus igniarius and their Cytotoxicities

Four new sesquiterpenoids, phellinignins A-D (1-4), together with four known ones (5-8), were isolated from cultures of the fungus Phellinus igniarius. The structures were established by extensive spectroscopic methods including MS, NMR, and the single crystal X-ray diffraction. Compounds 1-3 and 5-8 are tremulane sesquiterpenoids, while compound 4 possesses a new carbon skeleton that might derive from an illudane framework. Compounds 1, 2, 4, and 5 showed certain cytotoxicities to three human cancer cell lines.

Ceriponol P, the First Example of Monocyclic Tremulane Sesquiterpene Produced by Ceriporia Lacerate a Fungal Endophyte of Huperzia Serrata

A new tremulane sesquiterpene, ceriponol P, has been isolated from the cultures of Ceriporia lacerate, together with three known metabolites 3-indolecarbaldehyde, 3-methyl-2-indolinone, and daucosterol. Its structure was established by detailed analysis of its spectroscopic data, especially 1D, 2D NMR and HR-ESI-MS data. Ceriponol P represents the first example of monocyclic tremulane sesquiterpene. In biological assays, ceriponol P did not exhibit any significant cytotoxicity against HeLa, HepG2, and SGC 7901 cell lines at a concentration of 20 μM. All the known compounds were reported for the first time from the genus Ceriporia.