Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 02:54:33 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:48 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0010855
Metabolite Identification
Common NameAsterriquinone D
DescriptionAsterriquinone D is a bisalkylated 2,5-dihydroxybenzoquinone, a class of compounds known for their diverse biological activities. This metabolite has been isolated from the fungus Aspergillus terreus, where it is part of a biosynthetic pathway that includes the conversion of didemethylasterriquinone D to asterriquinone C-1, facilitated by the enzyme TdiB, which catalyzes a reverse prenylation event (PMID:18029206 ). Asterriquinone D has also been identified as an inhibitor of HIV-1 protease, showcasing its potential therapeutic applications (PMID:9207909 ). Molecular modeling studies have revealed that its dihydroxybenzoquinone structure allows for significant interactions with the active site of the protease, indicating its role in disrupting viral replication (PMID:9207909 ). Furthermore, asterriquinone D is part of a broader metabolic context, contributing to the biosynthesis of related compounds such as asterredione (PMID:14695798 ). Overall, asterriquinone D exemplifies the intricate relationship between fungal metabolites and their potential pharmacological properties, warranting further investigation into its biological significance.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC24H18N2O4
Average Mass398.418
Monoisotopic Mass398.126657068
IUPAC Name2,5-bis(1H-indol-3-yl)-3,6-dimethoxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
Traditional Name2,5-bis(1H-indol-3-yl)-3,6-dimethoxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
COC1=C(C2=CNC3=CC=CC=C23)C(=O)C(OC)=C(C2=CNC3=CC=CC=C23)C1=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C24H18N2O4/c1-29-23-19(15-11-25-17-9-5-3-7-13(15)17)22(28)24(30-2)20(21(23)27)16-12-26-18-10-6-4-8-14(16)18/h3-12,25-26H,1-2H3
InChI KeyIVPGMNQTDHNSBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N