Microbial Natural Product

Microbial natural products, primarily secondary metabolites produced by bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms, remain a cornerstone of modern medicine and biotechnology. They form the foundation of numerous antibiotics (e.g., penicillin, streptomycin), anticancer agents, and immunosuppressants, addressing critical global health challenges like infectious diseases and cancer. Despite historical challenges such as compound rediscovery and complex biosynthesis, advances in genomics, metabolomics, and synthetic biology are unlocking novel chemical diversity from underexplored microbial sources. Consequently, microbial natural products continue to represent an unparalleled reservoir for discovering next-generation therapeutics, underscoring their enduring significance in drug development and sustainable bioprospecting. (98 words)


Isatin

Formula: C8H5NO2 (147.032)

1H-Indole-2,3-dione belongs to the class of organic compounds known as indolines. These are compounds containing an indole moiety, which consists of p...

Chlorogenate

Formula: C16H18O9 (354.0951)

Chlorogenic acid is an ester of caffeic acid and quinic acid. Chlorogenic acid is the major polyphenolic compound in coffee, isolated from the leaves ...

beta-Caryophyllene

Formula: C15H24 (204.1878)

beta-Caryophyllene, also known as caryophyllene or (−)-β-caryophyllene, is a natural bicyclic sesquiterpene that is a constituent of many essential oi...

Caffeate

Formula: C9H8O4 (180.0423)

Cis-caffeic acid is the cis-isomer of caffeic acid. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a...

Dicaffeoylquinic acid

Formula: C25H24O12 (516.1268)

Dicaffeoylquinic acid is a polyphenol compound found in foods of plant origin (PMID: 20428313)

Quercetin 3-O-(6''-acetyl-glucoside)

Formula: C23H22O13 (506.106)

Quercetin 3-O-(6''-acetyl-glucoside) is a polyphenol compound found in foods of plant origin (PMID: 20428313)

Fukinolic acid

Formula: C20H18O11 (434.0849)

Fukinolic acid is found in green vegetables. Fukinolic acid is from Petasites japonicus (sweet coltsfoot) and Cimicifuga racemos

Car-3-ene

Formula: C10H16 (136.1252)

(+)-alpha-Carene is found in herbs and spices. (+)-alpha-Carene is widespread plant product, found especially in turpentine oils (from Pinus species) ...

(S)-beta-Bisabolene

Formula: C15H24 (204.1878)

(S)-beta-bisabolene

S-Petasin

Formula: C19H26O3S (334.1603)

S-Petasin is a natural product found in Petasites japonicus, Petasites pyrenaicus, and other organisms with data available. See also: Petasites hybri...

Petasitenine

Formula: C19H27NO7 (381.1787)

Petasitenine is found in giant butterbur. Petasitenine is an alkaloid from Petasites japonicus (sweet coltsfoot

Luteolin 7-methyl ether

Formula: C16H12O6 (300.0634)

Luteolin 7-methyl ether is found in common sage. Luteolin 7-methyl ether is isolated from Salvia officinalis (sage).

Senkirkine

Formula: C19H27NO6 (365.1838)

Senkirkine is a macrolide. Senkirkine is a natural product found in Senecio rodriguezii, Farfugium japonicum, and other organisms with data available...

Hex-3-en-1-al

Formula: C6H12O (100.0888)

Cis-Hex-3-en-1-ol or (Z)-3-Hexen-1-ol, also known as (3Z)-hex-3-en-1-ol or leaf alcohol, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as fatty alco...

3,4-Dihydroxyphenacyl caffeate

Formula: C17H14O7 (330.0739)

3,4-Dihydroxyphenacyl caffeate is found in green vegetables. 3,4-Dihydroxyphenacyl caffeate is a constituent of the rhizomes of Petasites japonicus (s...

Tiglic acid

Formula: C5H8O2 (100.0524)

Tiglic acid is a monocarboxylic unsaturated organic acid. It is found in croton oil and in several other natural products. It has also been isolated f...

Bakkenolide D

Formula: C21H28O6S (408.1607)

Bakkenolide D is found in giant butterbur. Bakkenolide D is a constituent of Petasites japonicus (sweet coltsfoot)

Hexobarbitone

Formula: C12H16N2O3 (236.1161)

Hexobarbital is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. It is a barbiturate that is effective as a hypnotic and sedative. [PubChe...

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene

Formula: C8H10O2 (138.0681)

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene, commonly known as veratrole, is a chemical compound with the formula C6H4(OCH3)2. It is the dimethyl ether derived from pyrocate...

Furanoeremophilane

Formula: C15H22O (218.1671)

Furanoeremophilane is found in giant butterbur. Furanoeremophilane is a constituent of Petasites japonicus (sweet coltsfoot)

Epoxyeremopetasinorol

Formula: C13H20O3 (224.1412)

Epoxyeremopetasinorol is found in green vegetables. Epoxyeremopetasinorol is a constituent of Petasites japonicus (sweet coltsfoot)

Ingenol mebutate

Formula: C25H34O6 (430.2355)

Ingenol mebutate is a tetracyclic diterpenoid ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of (2Z)-2-methylbut-2-enoic (angelic) acid wi...

Bakkenolide B

Formula: C22H30O6 (390.2042)

Bakkenolide E is found in giant butterbur. Bakkenolide E is a constituent of Petasites japonicus (sweet coltsfoot).

Petasin

Formula: C20H28O3 (316.2038)

An enoate ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of angelic acid with the hydroxy group of (1R,2R,7S,8aR)-1,8a-dimethyl-6-oxo-7-(p...

Bakkenolide A

Formula: C15H22O2 (234.162)

Bakkenolide A is a sesquiterpenoid. Bakkenolide A is a natural product found in Ligularia kanaitzensis, Ligularia dolichobotrys, and other organisms ...

Furanofukinin

Formula: C16H24O2 (248.1776)

Furanofukinin is found in giant butterbur. Furanofukinin is a constituent of Petasites japonicus (sweet coltsfoot).

S-Furanopetasitin

Formula: C24H32O5S (432.197)

S-Furanopetasitin is found in giant butterbur. S-Furanopetasitin is a constituent of Petasites japonicus (sweet coltsfoot)

Petasinine

Formula: C13H21NO3 (239.1521)

Petasinine is found in green vegetables. Petasinine is an alkaloid from Petasites japonicus (sweet coltsfoot

Petasitolone

Formula: C15H24O2 (236.1776)

Petasitolone is found in burdock. Petasitolone is a constituent of Petasites japonicus (sweet coltsfoot).

Petasalbin

Formula: C15H22O2 (234.162)

Petasalbin is found in giant butterbur. Petasalbin is a constituent of coltsfoot and Petasites japonicus (sweet coltsfoot)

Eremophilenolide

Formula: C15H22O2 (234.162)

Eremophilenolide is a sesquiterpene lactone. Eremophilenolide has been reported in Petasites japonicus, Petasites hybridus, and Petasites albus with ...

(3beta,6beta)-Furanoeremophilane-3,6-diol

Formula: C15H22O3 (250.1569)

(3beta,6beta)-Furanoeremophilane-3,6-diol is found in giant butterbur. (3beta,6beta)-Furanoeremophilane-3,6-diol is a constituent of Petasites japonic...

Eremopetasinorone A

Formula: C13H18O2 (206.1307)

Eremopetasinorone B is found in green vegetables. Eremopetasinorone B is a constituent of Petasites japonicus (sweet coltsfoot)

Furanojaponin

Formula: C20H28O3 (316.2038)

Furanojaponin is found in giant butterbur. Furanojaponin is a constituent of Petasites japonicus (sweet coltsfoot)

Petasitin

Formula: C20H28O4 (332.1987)

Petasitin is found in giant butterbur. Petasitin is a constituent of Petasites japonicus (sweet coltsfoot)

Dihydrofukinolide

Formula: C22H32O6 (392.2199)

Dihydrofukinolide is found in giant butterbur. Dihydrofukinolide is a constituent of Petasites japonicus (sweet coltsfoot)

beta-Zeacarotene

Formula: C40H58 (538.4538)

beta-Zeacarotene

Isopenicillin N

Formula: C14H21N3O6S (359.1151)

Isopenicillin N is a penicillin. It is a conjugate acid of an isopenicillin N(1-). Isopenicillin N is a natural product found in Sarocladium strictum...

delta-(L-2-Aminoadipyl)-L-cysteinyl-D-valine

Formula: C14H25N3O6S (363.1464)

A tripeptoid arising from cleavage of both rings of a penicillin derivative." []

Flavocristamide A

Formula: C34H67NO6S (617.4689)

Flavocristamide A

Eleutheroside A

Formula: C35H60O6 (576.439)

Daucosterol is a steroid saponin that is sitosterol attached to a beta-D-glucopyranosyl residue at position 3 via a glycosidic linkage. It has bee iso...

beta-Amyrin

Formula: C30H50O (426.3861)

beta-Amyrin

Apigenin

Formula: C15H10O5 (270.0528)

Apigenin is a plant-derived flavonoid that has significant promise as a skin cancer chemopreventive agent. Apigenin inhibits the expression of involuc...

Methylparaben

Formula: C8H8O3 (152.0473)

Methylparaben, also known as methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate or p-carbomethoxyphenol, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as p-hydroxybenzoic aci...

4-Hydroxybenzoate

Formula: C7H6O3 (138.0317)

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid, also known as p-hydroxybenzoate or 4-carboxyphenol, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as hydroxybenzoic acid deri...

Vanillate

Formula: C8H8O4 (168.0423)

Vanillic acid is a phenolic acid found in some forms of vanilla and many other plant extracts. It is a flavouring and scent agent that produces a plea...

Indole-3-carboxylate

Formula: C9H7NO2 (161.0477)

Indole-3-carboxylic acid, also known as 3-carboxyindole or 3-indolecarboxylate, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as indolecarboxylic ac...

3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde

Formula: C7H6O3 (138.0317)

3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde, also known as protocatechuic aldehyde, is a phenolic aldehyde, a compound released from cork stoppers into wine. This molec...