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confertin

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Description

confertin: structure [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

confertin : A pseudoguaianolide that is decahydroazuleno[6,5-b]furan-2(3H)-one substituted by an oxo group at position 5, methyl groups at positions 4a and 8 and a methylidene group at position 3. It has been isolated from the aerial parts of Inula hupehensis. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

FloraRankFlora DefinitionFamilyFamily Definition
InulagenusA plant genus of the family ASTERACEAE. Members contain INULIN, alantol, helenin, alantic acid, and acrid resin.[MeSH]AsteraceaeA large plant family of the order Asterales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. The family is also known as Compositae. Flower petals are joined near the base and stamens alternate with the corolla lobes. The common name of daisy refers to several genera of this family including Aster; CHRYSANTHEMUM; RUDBECKIA; TANACETUM.[MeSH]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID167852
CHEMBL ID1911140
CHEBI ID3856
CHEBI ID69342
MeSH IDM0059180

Synonyms (16)

Synonym
C09378
confertin
19908-69-1
(3ar,4as,7as,8s,9ar)-4a,8-dimethyl-3-methylidenedecahydroazuleno[6,5-b]furan-2,5-dione
AC1Q69TS ,
(3ar,5s,5as,8as,9ar)-5,8a-dimethyl-1-methylidene-3a,4,5,5a,6,7,9,9a-octahydroazuleno[6,7-b]furan-2,8-dione
azuleno(6,5-b)furan-2,5-dione, decahydro-4a,8-dimethyl-3-methylene-, (3ar-(3aalpha,4abeta,7aalpha,8beta,9aalpha))-
8-epiconfertin
chebi:3856 ,
CHEMBL1911140
(+)-confertin
(3ar-(3aalpha,4abeta,7aalpha,8beta,9aalpha))-4a,8-dimethyl-3-methylene-decahydroazuleno(6,5-b)furan-2,5-dione
chebi:69342
DTXSID40941786
4a,8-dimethyl-3-methylidenedecahydroazuleno[6,5-b]furan-2,5-dione
Q27068158
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (3)

RoleDescription
metaboliteAny intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites.
anti-inflammatory agentAny compound that has anti-inflammatory effects.
plant metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (4)

ClassDescription
pseudoguaianolideA sesquiterpene lactone with an abnormal skeleton resulting from the migration of C-4 methyl group to C-5 in a guaianolide ring system during biogenesis.
gamma-lactoneA lactone having a five-membered lactone ring.
cyclic ketone
organic heterotricyclic compoundAn organic tricyclic compound in which at least one of the rings of the tricyclic skeleton contains one or more heteroatoms.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Bioassays (2)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID626782Antiinflammatory action in mouse RAW264.7 cells assessed as inhibition of LPS-induced nitric oxide production treated 30 mins before LPS challenge measured after 24 hrs by griess reaction2011Journal of natural products, Sep-23, Volume: 74, Issue:9
Pseudoguaianolides and guaianolides from Inula hupehensis as potential anti-inflammatory agents.
AID626783Cytotoxicity against mouse RAW264.7 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay2011Journal of natural products, Sep-23, Volume: 74, Issue:9
Pseudoguaianolides and guaianolides from Inula hupehensis as potential anti-inflammatory agents.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (14.29)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (14.29)29.6817
2010's4 (57.14)24.3611
2020's1 (14.29)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 20.14

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index20.14 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.08 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.59 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index15.26 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (20.14)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other7 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]
SubstanceRelationship StrengthStudiesTrialsClassesRoles
pimagedine
pimagedine: diamine oxidase & nitric oxide synthase inhibitor; an advanced glycosylation end product inhibitor; used in the treatment of diabetic complications; structure. aminoguanidine : A one-carbon compound whose unique structure renders it capable of acting as a derivative of hydrazine, guanidine or formamide.		2.0610guanidines;
one-carbon compound		EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor;
EC 1.4.3.4 (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor
damsin
damsin: from Ambrosia maritima; structure		2.0510sesquiterpene lactone
inuviscolide
inuviscolide: from Inula viscosa; structure in first source. inuviscolide : A sesquiterpene lactone that is decahydroazuleno[6,5-b]furan-2(3H)-one substituted by a hydroxy group at position 5, a methyl group at position 5 and methylidene groups at positions 3 and 8 (the 3aR,4aR,5R,7aS,9aS stereoisomer). Isolated from the aerial parts of Inula hupehensis, it exhibits anti-inflammatory activity.		2.4820gamma-lactone;
organic heterotricyclic compound;
sesquiterpene lactone;
tertiary alcohol		anti-inflammatory agent;
plant metabolite
ergolide
ergolide: a potent cytotoxic sesquiterpene lactone from Inula sp.; structure given in first source. ergolide : A sesquiterpene lactone that is decahydroazuleno[6,5-b]furan-2,5-dione substituted by methyl groups at positions 4a and 8, a methylidene group at position 3 and an acetyloxy group at position 4. It has been isolated from the aerial parts of Inula hupehensis.		2.0610acetate ester;
cyclic ketone;
gamma-lactone;
organic heterotricyclic compound;
sesquiterpene lactone		anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent;
metabolite;
NF-kappaB inhibitor;
plant metabolite
benzofurans
Benzofurans: Compounds that contain a BENZENE ring fused to a furan ring.		2.110
aromaticin
[no description available]		2.0610cyclic ketone;
gamma-lactone;
organic heterotricyclic compound;
sesquiterpene lactone		anti-inflammatory agent;
metabolite;
plant metabolite
sesquiterpenes
[no description available]		3.2960
bigelovin
bigelovin: a potent cytotoxic sesquiterpene lactone from Inula sp.; structure given in first source; RN refers to (3aR-(3aalpha,4alpha,4abeta,7aalpha,8alpha,9abeta))-isomer. bigelovin : A sesquiterpene lactone that is 3,3a,4,4a,7a,8,9,9a-octahydroazuleno[6,5-b]furan-2,5-dione substituted by methyl groups at positions 4a and 8, a methylidene group at position 3 and an acetoxy group at position 4. Isolated from Inula hupehensis, it exhibits antineoplastic activity.		2.0610acetate ester;
cyclic ketone;
gamma-lactone;
organic heterotricyclic compound;
sesquiterpene lactone		antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
immunomodulator;
plant metabolite
germacranolide
germacranolide: from Artemisia pallens; structure in first source. germacranolide : A sesquiterpene lactone based on germacrane skeleton.		7.0510
ConditionIndicatedRelationship StrengthStudiesTrials