Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 19:47:31 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:15 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0001535
Metabolite Identification
Common NameTerreic acid
DescriptionTerreic acid is a secondary metabolite belonging to the class of quinones. Its chemical structure features a quinone epoxide, which is derived from the biosynthetic pathway involving 6-methylsalicylic acid (6-MSA). Terreic acid is produced through a series of enzymatic reactions in fungi, particularly in Aspergillus terreus, where its biosynthesis involves specific molecular steps that have been elucidated through heterologous pathway assembly in Pichia pastoris (PMID:29391515 ). The final step of its biosynthesis includes an oxidation reaction catalyzed by a glucose-methanol-choline oxidoreductase, resulting in the formation of terreic acid (PMID:29391515 ). This compound has garnered attention for its potential as an anticancer agent, particularly as a Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor, which may influence signaling pathways relevant to cancer progression (PMID:29391515 ). Additionally, terreic acid has been implicated in various biological contexts, including its role in extending replicative lifespan in cellular models (PMID:29186697 ) and its involvement in the biosynthesis pathways of polyketide synthase (PKS) genes (PMID:27455860 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
TerreateGenerator
Terreic acid, (+-)-isomerMeSH
Terreic acid, (1S)-isomerMeSH
VersilinMeSH
Molecular FormulaC7H6O4
Average Mass154.121
Monoisotopic Mass154.026608673
IUPAC Name(1R,6S)-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene-2,5-dione
Traditional Name(1R,6S)-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene-2,5-dione
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@]12O[C@@]1([H])C(=O)C(O)=C(C)C2=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C7H6O4/c1-2-3(8)5(10)7-6(11-7)4(2)9/h6-8H,1H3/t6-,7+/m1/s1
InChI KeyATFNSNUJZOYXFC-RQJHMYQMSA-N