Genome Mining of a Deep-Sea-Derived Penicillium allii-sativi Revealed Polyketide-Terpenoid Hybrids with Antiosteoporosis Activity

Org Lett. 2024 May 10;26(18):3889-3895. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c01065. Epub 2024 Apr 26.

Abstract

Two novel meroterpenoids, alliisativins A and B (1, 2) were discovered through a genome-based exploration of the biosynthetic gene clusters of the deep-sea-derived fungus Penicillium allii-sativi MCCC entry 3A00580. Extensive spectroscopic analysis, quantum calculations, chemical derivatization, and biogenetic considerations were utilized to establish their structures. Alliisativins A and B (1, 2) possess a unique carbon skeleton featuring a drimane sesquiterpene with a highly oxidized polyketide. Noteworthily, alliisativin A (1) showed dual activity in promoting osteogenesis and inhibiting osteoclast, indicating an antiosteoporosis potential.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Mice
  • Molecular Structure
  • Multigene Family
  • Osteoclasts / drug effects
  • Osteogenesis / drug effects
  • Penicillium* / chemistry
  • Polyketides* / chemistry
  • Polyketides* / pharmacology
  • Terpenes / chemistry
  • Terpenes / pharmacology

Substances

  • Polyketides
  • Terpenes