Isopenicins A-C: Two Types of Antitumor Meroterpenoids from the Plant Endophytic Fungus Penicillium sp. sh18

Org Lett. 2019 Feb 1;21(3):771-775. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b04020. Epub 2019 Jan 14.

Abstract

Isopenicins A-C (1-3), three novel meroterpenoids possessing two types of unprecedented terpenoid-polyketide hybrid skeletons, were isolated from the cultures of Penicillium sp. sh18. Their structures were determined through synergetic use of extensive spectroscopic analysis, quantum-chemical calculation with ANN-PRA analysis, and X-ray crystallographic analysis. Additionally, the inhibitory activities of these compounds on the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway were evaluated, and 1 was identified as a potent inhibitor of the Wnt signaling pathway.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology*
  • Endophytes / chemistry*
  • HEK293 Cells
  • Humans
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Penicillium / chemistry*
  • Terpenes / chemistry*
  • Terpenes / pharmacology*
  • Wnt Signaling Pathway / drug effects

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Terpenes