Premnafulvol A: A Diterpenoid with a 6/5/7/3-Fused Tetracyclic Core and Its Biosynthetically Related Analogues from Premna fulva

Org Lett. 2018 Oct 5;20(19):6314-6317. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b02845. Epub 2018 Sep 26.

Abstract

Premnafulvol A (1), a unique diterpenoid featuring a 6/5/7/3-fused tetracyclic carbon skeleton, with three biosynthetically related analogues, premnafulvols B-D (2-4), were isolated from the aerial parts of Premna fulva. Structures of 1-4 were established by a combination of extensive spectroscopic analyses, quantum chemical calculations, and X-ray crystallography. Plausible biosynthetic pathways of 1-4 were proposed. Interestingly, 2 and 3 exhibited opposite effects on estrogen biosynthesis in human ovarian granulosa-like KGN cells by modulating the expression of aromatase.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aromatase / genetics
  • Biosynthetic Pathways
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Diterpenes / chemistry*
  • Diterpenes / isolation & purification
  • Female
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Humans
  • Lamiaceae / chemistry*
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • Plant Components, Aerial / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Diterpenes
  • Aromatase
  • CYP19A1 protein, human