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Published on: October 4, 2019
Cadinane sesquiterpenoids, strobilols L and M, from Strobilurus ohshimae
Fuminori Hiramatsu1, Tetsuya Murayama, Takuya Koseki
1Department of Bioresource Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Yamagata University, Tsuruoka, Yamagata 997-8555, Japan.
Two new cadinane sesquiterpene derivatives, strobilols L and M, were isolated from the edible mushroom Strobilurus ohshimae. These compounds, along with others, were tested for their potential to inhibit human cancer cell growth.
Area of Science:
- Natural Products Chemistry
- Mycology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Edible mushrooms are a source of bioactive compounds.
- Sesquiterpenes are a diverse class of natural products with various biological activities.
- Strobilurus ohshimae is an edible mushroom species.
Purpose of the Study:
- To isolate and characterize new compounds from Strobilurus ohshimae.
- To evaluate the potential of isolated compounds as anticancer agents.
Main Methods:
- Liquid culture of Strobilurus ohshimae.
- Isolation of compounds using chromatographic techniques.
- Structure elucidation by spectral analyses (e.g., NMR, MS).
- In vitro growth inhibition assays against human cancer cell lines (YMB and COLO 201).
Main Results:
- Strobilols L and M, novel cadinane sesquiterpene derivatives, were successfully isolated and their structures determined.
- Strobilols A-M were evaluated for their cytotoxic effects on YMB and COLO 201 cancer cell lines.
Conclusions:
- Strobilurus ohshimae produces unique sesquiterpene derivatives.
- The isolated strobilols show potential for anticancer activity, warranting further investigation.
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