Phomopsterones A and B, Two Functionalized Ergostane-Type Steroids from the Endophytic Fungus Phomopsis sp. TJ507A

Org Lett. 2017 Jan 6;19(1):258-261. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.6b03557. Epub 2016 Dec 22.

Abstract

Two new functionalized ergostane-type steroids, phomopsterones A (1) and B (2), were isolated from the plant-derived Phomopsis sp. TJ507A. Their structures were determined on the basis of spectroscopic data, a modified Mosher's method, X-ray crystallographic analysis, and quantum chemical calculations. Compound 1 is an unprecedented ergosteroid featuring a rearranged bicyclo[3.3.1]nonane motif resulting from B-ring scission and a subsequent 180° rotation of the ring A during biosynthesis. Compound 2 exhibited anti-inflammatory activity.

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  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't