Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 18:02:42 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:07:50 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0028369
Metabolite Identification
Common NameNX-3
DescriptionNX-3 is a type A trichothecene mycotoxin produced by the fungus Fusarium graminearum, classified within the chemical class of sesquiterpenes. Its chemical structure features a complex arrangement of hydroxyl and acetyl groups, specifically identified as 7-α hydroxy, 3,15-dideacetylcalonectrin. NX-3 is involved in various biochemical pathways, particularly in the context of plant-pathogen interactions, where it contributes to the pathogenicity of Fusarium graminearum, a significant agent of Fusarium head blight (FHB) in cereals. The production of NX-3 has been documented in isolates from barley in Argentina, highlighting its geographical distribution and genetic diversity among strains (PMID:40559862 ). Furthermore, monoclonal antibodies targeting NX-3 have been developed for use in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), facilitating its detection in wheat samples (PMID:38787083 ). The dynamic range of detection for NX-3 in these assays demonstrates its relevance in agricultural contexts, with recovery rates indicating effective monitoring of this mycotoxin in food products (PMID:38787083 ). Overall, NX-3 exemplifies the complex interplay between fungal metabolites and agricultural health.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC15H22O5
Average Mass282.336
Monoisotopic Mass282.146723808
IUPAC Name(1'R,2'R,3'R,7'R,10'R)-2'-(hydroxymethyl)-1',5'-dimethyl-8'-oxaspiro[oxirane-2,12'-tricyclo[7.2.1.0^{2,7}]dodecan]-5'-ene-3',10'-diol
Traditional Name(1'R,2'R,3'R,7'R,10'R)-2'-(hydroxymethyl)-1',5'-dimethyl-8'-oxaspiro[oxirane-2,12'-tricyclo[7.2.1.0^{2,7}]dodecan]-5'-ene-3',10'-diol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@]1(O)C[C@@]2(C)C3(CO3)C1([H])O[C@]1([H])C=C(C)C[C@@]([H])(O)[C@]21CO
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C15H22O5/c1-8-3-10(18)14(6-16)11(4-8)20-12-9(17)5-13(14,2)15(12)7-19-15/h4,9-12,16-18H,3,5-7H2,1-2H3/t9-,10-,11-,12?,13-,14+,15?/m1/s1
InChI KeyXFRWCERLVNRDRG-JILFELKFSA-N