Altenuisol

Altenuisol is a compound found in the pathogen fungus Alternaria from Xanthium italicum, known for its herbicidal activity. At low concentrations (10μg/mL), Altenuisol promotes root growth of Pennisetum alopecuroides and Medicago sativa by 75.2% and 51.0%, respectively. At higher concentrations (1000μg/mL), it inhibits root growth of Pennisetum alopecuroides and Medicago sativa by 52.0% and 42.0%. Additionally, Altenuisol exhibits cytotoxicity against HeLa cells and shows antibacterial and antioxidant activities. Altenuisol holds promise for research in agricultural herbicides, antitumor, and anti-infection fields.