Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 12:39:51 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:07:11 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0022571
Metabolite Identification
Common NamePenicilindole A
DescriptionPenicilindole A is a member of the indole alkaloid chemical class. Its chemical structure features a complex arrangement that includes an indole moiety, which is characteristic of many biologically active compounds. This metabolite has garnered attention due to its notable cytotoxic and antibacterial properties. In vitro studies have demonstrated that penicilindole A exhibits cytotoxic activity against human A549 and HepG2 cell lines, with IC50 values of 5.5 and 1.5 μM, respectively, indicating its potential as a therapeutic agent in cancer treatment (PMID:29489361 ). Furthermore, the pathways involved in its biological activity may include the modulation of cell cycle progression and induction of apoptosis, although detailed mechanisms remain to be fully elucidated. The presence of the indole structure often correlates with interactions in various signaling pathways, which may contribute to its observed effects. Overall, penicilindole A represents a significant compound in the realm of natural products, highlighting the intricate relationship between chemical structure and biological function.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC28H41NO2
Average Mass423.641
Monoisotopic Mass423.313729564
IUPAC Name(1S,4R,4aS,7R,8S,8aS)-8-[(1H-indol-3-yl)methyl]-4,4a,7-trimethyl-8a-(4-methylpent-3-en-1-yl)-decahydronaphthalene-1,7-diol
Traditional Name(1S,4R,4aS,7R,8S,8aS)-8-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-4,4a,7-trimethyl-8a-(4-methylpent-3-en-1-yl)-hexahydro-1H-naphthalene-1,7-diol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@]1(C)CC[C@]([H])(O)[C@@]2(CCC=C(C)C)[C@]([H])(CC3=CNC4=CC=CC=C34)[C@](C)(O)CC[C@@]12C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C28H41NO2/c1-19(2)9-8-14-28-24(17-21-18-29-23-11-7-6-10-22(21)23)27(5,31)16-15-26(28,4)20(3)12-13-25(28)30/h6-7,9-11,18,20,24-25,29-31H,8,12-17H2,1-5H3/t20-,24-,25+,26+,27-,28-/m1/s1
InChI KeyGFSPEIJDKJGERO-FSTPOKOHSA-N