Heterodimers of Aromadendrane Sesquiterpenoid with Benzoquinone from the Chinese Liverwort Mylia nuda

J Nat Prod. 2024 Jan 26;87(1):132-140. doi: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.3c00921. Epub 2023 Dec 29.

Abstract

Mylnudones A-G (1-7), unprecedented 1,10-seco-aromadendrane-benzoquinone-type heterodimers, and a highly rearranged aromadendrane-type sesquiterpenoid (8), along with four known analogs (9-12), were isolated from the liverwort Mylia nuda. Compounds 1-6 and 7, bearing tricyclo[6.2.1.02,7] undecane and tricyclo[5.3.1.02,6] undecane backbones, likely formed via a Diels-Alder reaction and radical cyclization, respectively. Their structures were determined by spectroscopic analysis, computational calculation, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Dimeric compounds displayed cytoprotective effects against glutamic acid-induced neurological deficits.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkanes*
  • China
  • Hepatophyta* / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Sesquiterpenes* / chemistry
  • Sesquiterpenes* / pharmacology
  • Sesquiterpenes, Guaiane*

Substances

  • aromadendrane
  • undecane
  • Sesquiterpenes
  • Alkanes
  • Sesquiterpenes, Guaiane