Irpetones A and B, Anti-Osteoclastic Heptaketides from a Marine Mesophotic Zone Ircinia Sponge-Associated Fungus Irpex sp. NBUF088

J Nat Prod. 2024 Apr 26;87(4):1203-1208. doi: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.3c01078. Epub 2024 Feb 15.

Abstract

Chemical investigation of Irpex sp. NBUF088, associated with an Ircinia sp. sponge located at an 84 m deep mesophotic zone, led to the discovery of two new heptaketides, named irpetones A (1) and B (2). Their structures were identified by analysis of spectroscopic data and quantum-chemical calculations. Compound 1 exhibited inhibition against the receptor activator of NF-κB ligand-induced osteoclastogenesis in bone marrow monocytes with an IC50 of 6.3 ± 0.2 μM, causing no notable cytotoxicity. It was also determined that 1 inhibited the phosphorylation of ERK1/2-JNK1/2-p38 MAPKs and the nuclear translocation of NF-κB, consequently suppressing the activation of MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways induced by the NF-κB ligand.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Mice
  • Molecular Structure
  • NF-kappa B / metabolism
  • Osteoclasts* / drug effects
  • Osteogenesis / drug effects
  • Porifera* / microbiology

Substances

  • NF-kappa B