Microbial
Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2025-10-02 23:32:37 UTC
Update Date2025-10-08 21:35:23 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0060817
Metabolite Identification
Common NameStreptovaricins
DescriptionStreptovaricins is a member of the chemical class of polyketides, specifically related to the rifamycins. Its chemical structure features a complex arrangement that includes a methylenedioxy bridge (MDB) and various functional groups that contribute to its bioactivity. The biosynthesis of streptovaricins involves cytochrome P450 enzymes, particularly StvP2, which catalyzes the formation of the MDB, a crucial moiety linked to its antibacterial properties (PMID:32908132 ). Additionally, the formation of streptovaricins requires C6-O-methylation and C4-O-acetylation as prerequisites for MDB formation (PMID:32908132 ). Streptovaricins exhibit significant antibacterial activity, particularly against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), with structure-activity relationships indicating that hydroxyl groups at specific positions, such as C-8 and C-28, enhance this activity (PMID:33550879 , PMID:28858479 ). The exploration of these compounds has led to the identification of derivatives with improved antibacterial properties, highlighting their potential in combating resistant bacterial strains (PMID:28858479 ). Despite the discovery of heterocyclic ring-fused analogs, such as ansavaricin J and E, their antibacterial efficacy remains limited (PMID:32492242 ).
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC40H51NO14
Average Mass769.841
Monoisotopic Mass769.330955326
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
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InChI KeyJDECNKBYILMOLE-UHFFFAOYNA-N