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rubrofusarin

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Description

Rubrofusarin is a red pigment produced by various fungal species, including *Fusarium*, *Monascus*, and *Penicillium*. It exhibits a range of biological activities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Research into rubrofusarin focuses on its potential therapeutic applications, such as its use in treating cancer and infectious diseases. Its synthesis involves various methods, including fermentation and chemical synthesis. Notably, rubrofusarin's unique structure and biological activities make it a target for further investigation in drug discovery and development.'

rubrofusarin: naphthopyrone from Cassia quinquangulata; structure [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

rubrofusarin : A member of the class of benzochromenones that is benzo[g]chromen-4-one carrying two additional hydroxy substituents at positions 5 and 6 as well as methyl and methoxy substituents at positions 2 and 8 respectively. An orange polyketide pigment that is a common intermediate in many different fungal biosynthetic pathways. [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
CassiagenusA plant genus of the family FABACEAE. Many species of this genus, including the medicinal C. senna and C. angustifolia, have been reclassified into the Senna genus (SENNA PLANT) and some to CHAMAECRISTA.[MeSH]FabaceaeThe large family of plants characterized by pods. Some are edible and some cause LATHYRISM or FAVISM and other forms of poisoning. Other species yield useful materials like gums from ACACIA and various LECTINS like PHYTOHEMAGGLUTININS from PHASEOLUS. Many of them harbor NITROGEN FIXATION bacteria on their roots. Many but not all species of beans belong to this family.[MeSH]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID72537
CHEMBL ID475086
CHEBI ID8908
SCHEMBL ID486101
MeSH IDM0064800

Synonyms (31)

Synonym
NSC258316 ,
rubrafusarin
nsc-258316
4h-naphtho[2, 5,6-dihydroxy-8-methoxy-2-methyl-
5,6-dihydroxy-8-methoxy-2-methyl-4h-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran-4-one
4h-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran-4-one, 5,6-dihydroxy-8-methoxy-2-methyl-
5,6-dihydroxy-8-methoxy-2-methyl-4h-benzo[g]chromen-4-one
inchi=1/c15h12o5/c1-7-3-10(16)14-12(20-7)5-8-4-9(19-2)6-11(17)13(8)15(14)18/h3-6,17-18h,1-2h
5,6-dihydroxy-8-methoxy-2-methyl-benzo[g]chromen-4-one
rubrofusarin
3567-00-8
C09047
5,6-dihydroxy-8-methoxy-2-methylbenzo[g]chromen-4-one
chebi:8908 ,
CHEMBL475086
4h-naphtho(2,3-b)pyran-4-one, 5,6-dihydroxy-8-methoxy-2-methyl-
533t23p5cf ,
nsc 258316
unii-533t23p5cf
4h-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran-4-one,5,6-dihydroxy-8-methoxy-2-methyl-
SCHEMBL486101
FPNKCZKRICBAKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
5,6-dihydroxy-8-methoxy-2-methyl-4h-benzo[g]chromen-4-one #
HB4064
AKOS028110695
DTXSID90189171
CS-0107074
HY-130307
5,6-dihydroxy-8-methoxy-2-methyl-4h-naphtho(2,3-b)pyran-4-one
Q27108180
E89017

Research Excerpts

Overview

Rubrofusarin is an orange polyketide pigment that is a common intermediate in many different fungal biosynthetic pathways.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Rubrofusarin is an orange polyketide pigment that is a common intermediate in many different fungal biosynthetic pathways."( Reconstruction of the biosynthetic pathway for the core fungal polyketide scaffold rubrofusarin in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Frandsen, RJ; Mortensen, UH; Naesby, M; Rugbjerg, P, 2013
)
1.34

Treatment

The rubrofusarin-treated group showed a higher number of DCX-positive immature neurons with an increase in the length of dendrites compared to the control group in the hippocampus. The treatment significantly reduced the number of Fluoro-Jade B-positive cells and caspase-3 activation within the hippocampus of CRS-treated mice.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"The rubrofusarin-treated group showed a higher number of DCX-positive immature neurons with an increase in the length of dendrites compared to the control group in the hippocampal dentate gyrus region."( Role of extracellular signal-regulated kinase in rubrofusarin-enhanced cognitive functions and neurite outgrowth.
Cho, E; Cho, WS; Choi, JW; Jeon, J; Jeon, SJ; Kim, BC; Kim, DH; Kwon, H; Kwon, KJ; Mony, TJ; Park, SJ; Ryu, JH; Shin, CY, 2022
)
1.46
"Rubrofusarin treatment significantly reduced the number of Fluoro-Jade B-positive cells and caspase-3 activation within the hippocampus of CRS-treated mice."( Rubrofusarin Attenuates Chronic Restraint Stress-Induced Depressive Symptoms.
Cho, E; Cho, JH; Jeon, J; Kim, DH; Kwon, H; Lee, YC; Park, SJ; Ryu, JH; Yi, JH; Yun, J, 2020
)
2.72
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (3)

RoleDescription
fungal metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in fungi, the kingdom that includes microorganisms such as the yeasts and moulds.
biological pigmentAn endogenous molecular entity that results in a colour of an organism as the consequence of the selective absorption of light.
EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitorAny EC 1.14.18.* (oxidoreductase acting on paired donors, miscellaneous compound as one donor, incorporating 1 atom of oxygen) inhibitor that interferes with the action of tyrosinase (monophenol monooxygenase), EC 1.14.18.1, an enzyme that catalyses the oxidation of phenols (such as tyrosine) and is widespread in plants and animals.
[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
benzochromenoneA benzochromene in which the heterotricyclic ring system is substituted by an oxo group.
polyketideNatural and synthetic compounds containing alternating carbonyl and methylene groups ('beta-polyketones'), biogenetically derived from repeated condensation of acetyl coenzyme A (via malonyl coenzyme A), and usually the compounds derived from them by further condensations, etc. Considered by many to be synonymous with the less frequently used terms acetogenins and ketides.
aromatic etherAny ether in which the oxygen is attached to at least one aryl substituent.
phenolsOrganic aromatic compounds having one or more hydroxy groups attached to a benzene or other arene ring.
[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 (7)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1594063Antioxidant activity assessed as DPPH radical scavenging activity incubated for 30 mins under dark condition
AID1269247Selectivity index, ratio of CC50 for human TZM-bl cells to IC50 for HIV-1 SF162 infected in TZM-bl cells2016Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Jan-15, Volume: 26, Issue:2
Aspernigrins with anti-HIV-1 activities from the marine-derived fungus Aspergillus niger SCSIO Jcsw6F30.
AID399573Antimycobacterial activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis ATCC 27294 in radiometric culture at 50 ug/ml by NCCLS method2004Journal of natural products, Feb, Volume: 67, Issue:2
Antimycobacterial Naphthopyrones from Senna obliqua.
AID1269245Antiviral activity against HIV-1 SF162 infected in TZM-bl cells after 2 days by luciferase reporter gene assay2016Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Jan-15, Volume: 26, Issue:2
Aspernigrins with anti-HIV-1 activities from the marine-derived fungus Aspergillus niger SCSIO Jcsw6F30.
AID1269246Cytotoxicity against human TZM-bl cells after 2 days by colorimetric XTT assay2016Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Jan-15, Volume: 26, Issue:2
Aspernigrins with anti-HIV-1 activities from the marine-derived fungus Aspergillus niger SCSIO Jcsw6F30.
AID399572Antimycobacterial activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis ATCC 27294 in radiometric culture by NCCLS method2004Journal of natural products, Feb, Volume: 67, Issue:2
Antimycobacterial Naphthopyrones from Senna obliqua.
AID1594062Inhibition of baker's yeast alpha-glucosidase using PNPG as substrate preincubated for 15 mins followed by substrate addition and measured after 15 mins
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (22)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (4.55)18.7374
1990's2 (9.09)18.2507
2000's5 (22.73)29.6817
2010's11 (50.00)24.3611
2020's3 (13.64)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 25.26

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 Index25.26 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.14 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.07 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index26.67 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (25.26)

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%
Other22 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]