Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 21:33:40 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:45 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0003576
Metabolite Identification
Common NameZwittermicin A
DescriptionZwittermicin A is a secondary metabolite belonging to the class of non-ribosomal peptides. It is produced by certain strains of Bacillus, notably Bacillus cereus UW85, and is recognized for its antimicrobial properties, particularly against lepidopteran pests (PMID:39207639 ). The biosynthetic pathways for zwittermicin A involve complex gene clusters that also encode other antimicrobial compounds such as chitinase and phenazines (PMID:39168357 ). In the genome of strain BS21, seven gene clusters related to the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites have been identified, including zwittermicin A, which contributes to the organism's antagonistic capacity (PMID:37840708 ). The amplification of the zwittermicin A gene in strain AAU B6 indicates its role in antibiotic production (PMID:35157135 ). Additionally, the genome of strain HD521 reveals various virulence factors, including zwittermicin A-resistance proteins, highlighting its ecological significance (PMID:31622586 ). The antibacterial activity attributed to zwittermicin A suggests its potential utility in agricultural and therapeutic applications, as it may function similarly to other antimicrobial agents like microcins (PMID:30533731 ).
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC13H28N6O8
Average Mass396.401
Monoisotopic Mass396.196861886
IUPAC Name(2S,3R,4R)-4,8-diamino-2,3,5,7,9-pentahydroxy-N-[1-(C-hydroxycarbonimidoyl)-2-[(C-hydroxycarbonimidoyl)amino]ethyl]nonanimidic acid
Traditional Name(2S,3R,4R)-4,8-diamino-2,3,5,7,9-pentahydroxy-N-[1-(C-hydroxycarbonimidoyl)-2-(C-hydroxycarbonimidoylamino)ethyl]nonanimidic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H]C(N)(CO)C([H])(O)CC([H])(O)[C@@]([H])(N)[C@@]([H])(O)[C@]([H])(O)C(O)=NC([H])(CNC(O)=N)C(O)=N
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C13H28N6O8/c14-4(3-20)6(21)1-7(22)8(15)9(23)10(24)12(26)19-5(11(16)25)2-18-13(17)27/h4-10,20-24H,1-3,14-15H2,(H2,16,25)(H,19,26)(H3,17,18,27)/t4?,5?,6?,7?,8-,9-,10+/m1/s1
InChI KeyFYIPKJHNWFVEIR-WMNLMFOASA-N