Interconvertible Pyridone Alkaloids from the Marine-Derived Fungus Penicillium oxalicum QDU1

J Nat Prod. 2023 Apr 28;86(4):739-750. doi: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.2c00886. Epub 2023 Mar 8.

Abstract

Eleven new pyridone alkaloids, penicipyridones A-K (1-11), and three new tetramic acids, tolypocladenols D-F (12-14), were isolated from rice media cultures of the marine-derived fungus Penicillium oxalicum QDU1. Their structures, including absolute configurations, were determined by comprehensive analyses of spectroscopic data, electronic circular dichroism (ECD) calculations, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction data. Interestingly, several of the penicipyridones undergo interconversions between hydroxy and methoxy groups at C-4 in acidic MeOH solution. Furthermore, in an acidic aqueous solution, OH-4 could be replaced by diverse substituent groups. Compounds 1, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, and 14 exhibited moderate inhibitory effects on NO production in the LPS-induced RAW264.7 macrophages, with IC50 values ranging from 9.2 to 19 μM.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkaloids* / chemistry
  • Fungi
  • Molecular Structure
  • Penicillium* / chemistry
  • Pyridones / chemistry

Substances

  • Alkaloids
  • Pyridones

Supplementary concepts

  • Penicillium oxalicum