Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 08:55:55 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:06:53 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0018759
Metabolite Identification
Common NameAcinetobactin
DescriptionAcinetobactin is a catecholate siderophore produced by Acinetobacter baumannii, classified as a small organic molecule. Its chemical structure features a complex arrangement that enables efficient iron chelation, critical for the bacterium's survival in iron-limited environments. Acinetobactin plays a significant role in various biological pathways, particularly in iron acquisition, which is essential for metabolic processes such as respiration and DNA synthesis. The expression of acinetobactin-related genes is modulated in response to environmental cues, as evidenced by studies showing upregulation during iron scarcity and downregulation when iron levels are sufficient (PMID:41005503 ). Additionally, transcriptomic analyses indicate that acinetobactin synthesis is influenced by factors such as nitrogen availability and serum exposure, which can alter the expression of iron uptake genes (PMID:40950600 ). The biosynthetic pathway of acinetobactin involves specific genes responsible for its synthesis and transport, highlighting its importance in the bacterium's virulence and adaptability (PMID:40689617 ). Furthermore, structural studies of the acinetobactin biosynthetic adenylation domain reveal insights into substrate selectivity, underscoring the intricate chemistry underlying its function (PMID:40096888 ).
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC16H18N4O5
Average Mass346.343
Monoisotopic Mass346.127719696
IUPAC Name2-(2,3-dihydroxyphenyl)-N-hydroxy-N-[2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl]-5-methyl-4,5-dihydro-1,3-oxazole-4-carboxamide
Traditional Name2-(2,3-dihydroxyphenyl)-N-hydroxy-N-[2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl]-5-methyl-4,5-dihydro-1,3-oxazole-4-carboxamide
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC1OC(=NC1C(=O)N(O)CCC1=CNC=N1)C1=CC=CC(O)=C1O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C16H18N4O5/c1-9-13(16(23)20(24)6-5-10-7-17-8-18-10)19-15(25-9)11-3-2-4-12(21)14(11)22/h2-4,7-9,13,21-22,24H,5-6H2,1H3,(H,17,18)
InChI KeyFCWIGDCVHNNXFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N