Microbial
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-10-17 18:09:22 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:50 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0057122
Metabolite Identification
Common NameOphiobolin C
DescriptionOphiobolin C is a member of the chemical class of terpenoids, specifically a type of ophiobolin, which are secondary metabolites produced by certain fungi. Its chemical structure features a complex arrangement of carbon rings and functional groups that contribute to its biological activity. Ophiobolin C is synthesized through an unusual four-step oxidation process involving cytochrome P450 enzymes, with its production being facilitated by the transporter oblDBm, as indicated by the expression of the oblBAc gene from the cryptic gene cluster (PMID:27116000 ). This intermediate compound is involved in cellular pathways that allow it to be transported into the periplasmic space between the cell wall and membrane, thereby circumventing inhibition of cell growth (PMID:35163826 ). Additionally, ophiobolin C has been identified in fermentation extracts of the fungus Mollisia sp. and has demonstrated notable binding activity with IC50 values of 40 µM in biological assays, highlighting its potential interactions within cellular systems (PMID:15217290 ; PMID:8735840 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
3-Hydroxy-5-oxo-ophiobola-7,19-dien-25-alMeSH
Molecular FormulaC25H38O3
Average Mass386.576
Monoisotopic Mass386.282095084
IUPAC Name4-hydroxy-1,4-dimethyl-12-(6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl)-6-oxotricyclo[9.3.0.0³,⁷]tetradec-8-ene-8-carbaldehyde
Traditional Name4-hydroxy-1,4-dimethyl-12-(6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl)-6-oxotricyclo[9.3.0.0³,⁷]tetradec-8-ene-8-carbaldehyde
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC(CCC=C(C)C)C1CCC2(C)CC3C(C(=O)CC3(C)O)C(C=O)=CCC12
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C25H38O3/c1-16(2)7-6-8-17(3)19-11-12-24(4)13-21-23(22(27)14-25(21,5)28)18(15-26)9-10-20(19)24/h7,9,15,17,19-21,23,28H,6,8,10-14H2,1-5H3
InChI KeyPLWMYIADTRHIMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N