Leporin A

Leporin A is an insecticide. Leporin A binds to GABA receptors or sodium channels to disrupt neurotransmission[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[140381-54-0]

UNSPSC

12352005

Target

GABA Receptor; Insecticide; Sodium Channel

Related Pathways

Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel; Neuronal Signaling; Others

Field of Research

Infection

Smiles

O=C1C2=C(O[C@@H]([C@]3([H])[C@@]2([H])[C@H](CCC3)C)/C=C/C)C(C4=CC=CC=C4)=CN1OC

Molecular Formula

C23H27NO3

Molecular Weight

365.47

References & Citations

[1]TePaske M R, et al. Leporin A: an antiinsectan N-alkoxypyridone from the sclerotia of Aspergillus leporis[J]. Tetrahedron letters, 1991, 32 (41) : 5687-5690.|[2]Tao Q, et al. Bioactive metabolites from a hydrothermal vent fungus Aspergillus sp. YQ-13[J]. Natural Product Communications, 2018, 13 (5) : 1934578X1801300514.