Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 06:49:01 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:16 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0016106
Metabolite Identification
Common NameNigerloxin
DescriptionNigerloxin is a fungal metabolite classified as an aldose reductase inhibitor and a lipoxygenase inhibitor. Its chemical structure features a unique arrangement of functional groups that contribute to its antioxidant properties. Nigerloxin has been shown to effectively scavenge free radicals and reduce oxidative stress through various biochemical pathways, particularly in the context of diabetic nephropathy. In vitro studies have demonstrated its potent antioxidant activity, outperforming well-known natural antioxidants like curcumin in assays such as phosphomolybdenum, DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP (PMID:25434182 ). The electron-donating nature of nigerloxin is believed to play a crucial role in its ability to mitigate oxidative damage. Furthermore, in experimental models, nigerloxin administration has been linked to decreased kidney lipid peroxides and advanced glycation end products (AGEs), highlighting its potential therapeutic effects in renal oxidative stress conditions induced by gentamicin and diabetes (PMID:24915992 ). Overall, nigerloxin's multifaceted chemical interactions and biological pathways underscore its significance as a promising antioxidant agent in biomedical research.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
2-Amido-3-hydroxy-6-methoxy-5-methyl-4-(prop-1'-enyl) benzoic acidMeSH
Molecular FormulaC13H15NO5
Average Mass265.265
Monoisotopic Mass265.095022587
IUPAC Name3-hydroxy-2-(C-hydroxycarbonimidoyl)-6-methoxy-5-methyl-4-[(1E)-prop-1-en-1-yl]benzoic acid
Traditional Name3-hydroxy-2-(C-hydroxycarbonimidoyl)-6-methoxy-5-methyl-4-[(1E)-prop-1-en-1-yl]benzoic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H]\C(C)=C(\[H])C1=C(O)C(C(O)=N)=C(C(O)=O)C(OC)=C1C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C13H15NO5/c1-4-5-7-6(2)11(19-3)9(13(17)18)8(10(7)15)12(14)16/h4-5,15H,1-3H3,(H2,14,16)(H,17,18)/b5-4+
InChI KeyUOIRNFVLBXIGKH-SNAWJCMRSA-N