Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 05:21:06 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:06:15 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0014271
Metabolite Identification
Common NameShamixanthone
DescriptionShamixanthone is a prenylated xanthone, a class of compounds characterized by their polyphenolic structure and diverse biological activities. This metabolite has been identified in various fungi, particularly in Aspergillus species, where it is produced through a biosynthetic pathway that begins with the anthraquinone emodin and involves intermediates like emericellin. Studies have shown that the production of shamixanthone can be influenced by cultivation conditions, as evidenced by increased levels of shamixanthone in specific fungal isolates (PMID:40338626 ). Furthermore, chemical analyses have revealed shamixanthone among other xanthone analogues in fungal extracts, highlighting its significance in the metabolic profile of these organisms (PMID:29188416 ). Biological investigations indicate that related compounds, such as pre-shamixanthone, exhibit lipid-lowering effects in HepG2 cells, suggesting potential therapeutic applications in managing lipid metabolism (PMID:26394166 ). Genetic studies have also elucidated the biosynthetic genes responsible for shamixanthone production, underscoring its importance in the metabolic diversity of fungi (PMID:22730213 ). Overall, shamixanthone represents a noteworthy compound within the realm of natural products, with implications for both chemistry and biology.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC25H26O5
Average Mass406.478
Monoisotopic Mass406.178023937
IUPAC Name(3R,4S)-4,6-dihydroxy-12-methyl-9-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1,10-dioxatetraphen-5-one
Traditional Nameshamixanthone
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@]1(O)C2=C(OC[C@@]1([H])C(C)=C)C(C)=CC1=C2C(=O)C2=C(O)C=CC(CC=C(C)C)=C2O1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C25H26O5/c1-12(2)6-7-15-8-9-17(26)19-23(28)20-18(30-25(15)19)10-14(5)24-21(20)22(27)16(11-29-24)13(3)4/h6,8-10,16,22,26-27H,3,7,11H2,1-2,4-5H3/t16-,22-/m0/s1
InChI KeyMXGMZMKTWCNKRS-AOMKIAJQSA-N