Illudalane sesquiterpenoids of the alcyopterosin series from the Antarctic marine soft coral Alcyonium grandis

J Nat Prod. 2009 Jul;72(7):1357-60. doi: 10.1021/np900162t.

Abstract

Chemical investigation of the lipophilic extract of the Antarctic soft coral Alcyonium grandis led us to the finding of nine unreported sesquiterpenoids, 2-10. These molecules are members of the illudalane class and in particular belong to the group of alcyopterosins, illudalanes isolated from marine organisms. The structures of 2-10 were determined by interpretation of spectroscopic data. Repellency experiments conducted using the omnivorous Antarctic sea star Odontaster validus revealed a strong activity in the lipophilic extract of A. grandis against predation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anthozoa / chemistry*
  • Feeding Behavior / drug effects
  • Marine Biology
  • Molecular Structure
  • Sesquiterpenes / chemistry
  • Sesquiterpenes / isolation & purification*
  • Sesquiterpenes / pharmacology
  • Starfish / drug effects*
  • Starfish / physiology

Substances

  • Sesquiterpenes