A novel bicyclic hexapeptide, RA-XVIII, from Rubia cordifolia: structure, semi-synthesis, and cytotoxicity

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2008 Jan 15;18(2):808-11. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2007.11.030. Epub 2007 Nov 17.

Abstract

A new bicyclic peptide of RA-series, RA-XVIII (3), was isolated from the roots of Rubia cordifolia L. Its structure was established to be a hydroxylated derivative of RA-VII by the semi-synthesis of 3 from deoxybouvardin, and its cytotoxicity against P-388 cells was 0.012 microg/mL.

MeSH terms

  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / chemical synthesis
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / chemistry*
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / pharmacology*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Humans
  • Oligopeptides / chemical synthesis
  • Oligopeptides / chemistry*
  • Oligopeptides / pharmacology*
  • Protein Conformation
  • Rubia / chemistry*

Substances

  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds
  • Oligopeptides