Rumphellclovanes C-E, new clovane-type sesquiterpenoids from the gorgonian coral Rumphella antipathies

Hsu Ming Chung, Jui Hsin Su, Tsong Long Hwang, Jan Jung Li, Jih Jung Chen, Yung Husan Chen, Yu Chia Chang, Yin Di Su, Yu Hsin Chen, Lee Shing Fang, Jyh Horng Sheu, Wei Hsien Wang*, Ping Jyun Sung

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Abstract

Three new clovane-related sesquiterpenoids, rumphellclovanes C-E (1-3), and a new natural clovane, clovan-2,9-dione (4), were isolated from a gorgonian coral Rumphella antipathies. The structures of clovanes 1-4 were elucidated by spectroscopic methods and by comparison of the spectral data with those of related analogues. Rumphellclovane C (1) was proven to be the first clovane-type sesquiterpenoid containing an ε-lactone moiety. A plausible biosynthetic pathway between clovanes 1 and 2 was proposed. Clovane 4 displayed significant inhibitory effects on the generation of superoxide anion and the release of elastase by human neutrophils.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2740-2744
Number of pages5
JournalTetrahedron
Volume69
Issue number13
DOIs
StatePublished - 01 04 2013

Keywords

  • Clovane
  • Elastase
  • Rumphella
  • Rumphellclovane
  • Superoxide anion

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