Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 22:45:40 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:57 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0004991
Metabolite Identification
Common NameAzoxybacilin
DescriptionAzoxybacilin is a secondary metabolite belonging to the class of antifungal agents produced by Bacillus cereus. It exhibits a broad spectrum of antifungal activity, particularly in methionine-free environments, and is known to inhibit the expression of sulfite reductase, a key enzyme in the sulfate assimilation pathway. Studies indicate that azoxybacilin decreases hydrogen sulfide production and disrupts metabolic oscillation (PMID:11169755 ). Its mode of action involves reducing the mRNA levels of sulfate assimilation genes, including MET10 and MET4, which are crucial for sulfite reductase activity (PMID:8787893 ). The compound acts on multiple regulatory steps, affecting both transcriptional activation and posttranscriptional regulation of MET10 expression (PMID:8787893 ). Furthermore, azoxybacilin has been shown to inhibit sulfate incorporation into proteins, confirming its role in disrupting the sulfate assimilation pathway (PMID:8845820 ). The uptake of azoxybacilin into fungal cells occurs through an active transport system specific for methionine, highlighting its targeted mechanism of action (PMID:8845820 ). Overall, azoxybacilin represents a significant compound in antifungal research, with implications for understanding metabolic regulation in fungi.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
[(3S)-3-Amino-4-hydroxy-4-oxobutyl]-(Z)-methylimino-oxidoazaniumChEBI
Molecular FormulaC5H11N3O3
Average Mass161.161
Monoisotopic Mass161.080041226
IUPAC Name{[(3S)-3-amino-3-carboxypropyl]-oxo-$l^{5}-azanylidene}(methyl)amine
Traditional Name[(3S)-3-amino-3-carboxypropyl-oxo-$l^{5}-azanylidene](methyl)amine
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@](N)(CCN(=O)=NC)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C5H11N3O3/c1-7-8(11)3-2-4(6)5(9)10/h4H,2-3,6H2,1H3,(H,9,10)/b8-7-/t4-/m0/s1
InChI KeyKFZWEFIJHQUPCM-JMRMDATBSA-N