Uses
Sydowinin B (MS-347b) is a active compound and can be isolated from A. sydowii. Sydowinin B shows has immunosuppressant activity[1][2][3].
Definition
ChEBI: Sydowinin B is a member of the class of xanthones that is methyl 9H-xanthene-1-carboxylate substituted by hydroxy group at positions 2 and 8, a hydroxymethyl group at position 6 and an oxo group at position 9. It has been isolated from the sea fan derived fungus Aspergillus sydowii. It has a role as an Aspergillus metabolite. It is an aromatic ester, a polyphenol and a member of xanthones.
References
[1] Chung YM, et al. An epigenetic modifier enhances the production of anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory sesquiterpenoids from Aspergillus sydowii. Bioorg Med Chem. 2013;21(13):3866-3872. DOI:
10.1016/j.bmc.2013.04.004
