Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 04:45:23 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:15 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0013436
Metabolite Identification
Common NamePyochelin
DescriptionPyochelin is a siderophore belonging to the chemical class of phenolic thiazoline compounds. Its chemical structure features a thiazoline ring and a phenolic moiety, which are critical for its iron-chelating properties. Pyochelin plays a significant role in the iron acquisition pathways of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, facilitating the bacterium's survival in iron-limited environments. The biosynthesis of pyochelin involves complex gene clusters, as evidenced by genome mining that identified multiple biosynthetic gene clusters producing various antimicrobial compounds, including pyochelin itself (PMID:40854628 ). The enzymatic pathways involved in its biosynthesis include adenylation-epimerase didomains, which are crucial for the stereochemistry of the final product (PMID:40857142 ). Additionally, pyochelin contributes to the virulence factors of P. aeruginosa, alongside other metabolites and pigments, which enhance tissue invasion and immune modulation (PMID:40732035 ). The role of pyochelin extends to influencing oncogenesis through its metabolites, indicating its diverse biochemical interactions (PMID:40507816 ). Overall, pyochelin is integral to the metabolic and pathogenic capabilities of P. aeruginosa, underscoring its importance in microbial ecology and potential therapeutic targets.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(4'r,2''R,4''r)-2'-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3''-methyl-2'',3'',4'',4',5'-hexahydro-[2,4']-bisthiazolyl-4''-carboxylic acidChEBI
(4'r,2''R,4''r)-2'-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3''-methyl-2'',3'',4'',4',5'-hexahydro-[2,4']-bisthiazolyl-4''-carboxylateGenerator
PyochelinMeSH
Molecular FormulaC14H16N2O3S2
Average Mass324.418
Monoisotopic Mass324.060233768
IUPAC Name(2R,4R)-2-[(4R)-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-4-yl]-3-methyl-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid
Traditional Name(2R,4R)-2-[(4R)-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-4-yl]-3-methyl-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@]1(CS[C@@]([H])(N1C)[C@@]1([H])CSC(=N1)C1=CC=CC=C1O)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C14H16N2O3S2/c1-16-10(14(18)19)7-21-13(16)9-6-20-12(15-9)8-4-2-3-5-11(8)17/h2-5,9-10,13,17H,6-7H2,1H3,(H,18,19)/t9-,10+,13-/m1/s1
InChI KeyNYBZAGXTZXPYND-GBIKHYSHSA-N