Isolation, Structure Elucidation and Biological Evaluation of Lomaiviticins F–H, Dimeric Benzofluorene Glycosides from Marine-Derived <i>Micromonospora</i> sp. Bacterium

The discovery of new natural products remains a cornerstone of therapeutic innovation, and effective analytical tools for rapid dereplication can significantly accelerate this process. Using Isotopic Fine Structure (IFS) mass spectrometry, we rapidly identified three new dimeric benzofluorene glycos...

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Main Authors: Fan Zhang, Wenhui Wang, Doug R. Braun, Gene E. Ananiev, Weiting Liao, Mary Kay Harper, Scott R. Rajski, Tim S. Bugni
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author Fan Zhang
Wenhui Wang
Doug R. Braun
Gene E. Ananiev
Weiting Liao
Mary Kay Harper
Scott R. Rajski
Tim S. Bugni
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description The discovery of new natural products remains a cornerstone of therapeutic innovation, and effective analytical tools for rapid dereplication can significantly accelerate this process. Using Isotopic Fine Structure (IFS) mass spectrometry, we rapidly identified three new dimeric benzofluorene glycosides, lomaiviticins F–H (<b>1</b>–<b>3</b>), from a marine-derived <i>Micromonospora</i> sp. bacterium. These compounds were isolated and structurally elucidated through advanced spectroscopic techniques, including FT-ICR-MS and NMR. Lomaiviticins F–H exhibit unique structural features, notably the 4-<i>O</i>-methyl-<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">l</span>-angolosamine moieties, which differentiate them from previously known lomaiviticins A–E. The discovery of these compounds highlights distinct biosynthetic linkages within the lomaiviticin family, particularly the C2–C2′ conjoining bonds characteristic of the dimers. Compounds <b>1</b>–<b>3</b> were evaluated for in vitro cytotoxicity against a panel of human cancer cell lines; the resulting IC<sub>50</sub> values confirmed that the dimeric diazofluorenes of lomaiviticins A and B are critical for anticancer activity. These findings emphasize the utility of IFS in expediting natural product discovery while providing valuable insights into structural and functional characterizations of bioactive compounds.
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spelling doaj-art-29b45e1b7cb2455f9c91964ffd5a8a1d2025-08-20T03:11:21ZengMDPI AGMarine Drugs1660-33972025-02-012326510.3390/md23020065Isolation, Structure Elucidation and Biological Evaluation of Lomaiviticins F–H, Dimeric Benzofluorene Glycosides from Marine-Derived <i>Micromonospora</i> sp. BacteriumFan Zhang0Wenhui Wang1Doug R. Braun2Gene E. Ananiev3Weiting Liao4Mary Kay Harper5Scott R. Rajski6Tim S. Bugni7Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, ChinaDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, ChinaPharmaceutical Sciences Division, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI 53705, USASmall Molecule Screening & Synthesis Facility, UW Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, WI 53705, USADepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, ChinaDepartment of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Utah, 30 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USAPharmaceutical Sciences Division, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI 53705, USAPharmaceutical Sciences Division, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI 53705, USAThe discovery of new natural products remains a cornerstone of therapeutic innovation, and effective analytical tools for rapid dereplication can significantly accelerate this process. Using Isotopic Fine Structure (IFS) mass spectrometry, we rapidly identified three new dimeric benzofluorene glycosides, lomaiviticins F–H (<b>1</b>–<b>3</b>), from a marine-derived <i>Micromonospora</i> sp. bacterium. These compounds were isolated and structurally elucidated through advanced spectroscopic techniques, including FT-ICR-MS and NMR. Lomaiviticins F–H exhibit unique structural features, notably the 4-<i>O</i>-methyl-<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">l</span>-angolosamine moieties, which differentiate them from previously known lomaiviticins A–E. The discovery of these compounds highlights distinct biosynthetic linkages within the lomaiviticin family, particularly the C2–C2′ conjoining bonds characteristic of the dimers. Compounds <b>1</b>–<b>3</b> were evaluated for in vitro cytotoxicity against a panel of human cancer cell lines; the resulting IC<sub>50</sub> values confirmed that the dimeric diazofluorenes of lomaiviticins A and B are critical for anticancer activity. These findings emphasize the utility of IFS in expediting natural product discovery while providing valuable insights into structural and functional characterizations of bioactive compounds.https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/23/2/65lomaiviticinbenzofluoreneisotopic fine structure<i>Micromonospora</i> sp.
spellingShingle Fan Zhang
Wenhui Wang
Doug R. Braun
Gene E. Ananiev
Weiting Liao
Mary Kay Harper
Scott R. Rajski
Tim S. Bugni
Isolation, Structure Elucidation and Biological Evaluation of Lomaiviticins F–H, Dimeric Benzofluorene Glycosides from Marine-Derived <i>Micromonospora</i> sp. Bacterium
Marine Drugs
lomaiviticin
benzofluorene
isotopic fine structure
<i>Micromonospora</i> sp.
title Isolation, Structure Elucidation and Biological Evaluation of Lomaiviticins F–H, Dimeric Benzofluorene Glycosides from Marine-Derived <i>Micromonospora</i> sp. Bacterium
title_full Isolation, Structure Elucidation and Biological Evaluation of Lomaiviticins F–H, Dimeric Benzofluorene Glycosides from Marine-Derived <i>Micromonospora</i> sp. Bacterium
title_fullStr Isolation, Structure Elucidation and Biological Evaluation of Lomaiviticins F–H, Dimeric Benzofluorene Glycosides from Marine-Derived <i>Micromonospora</i> sp. Bacterium
title_full_unstemmed Isolation, Structure Elucidation and Biological Evaluation of Lomaiviticins F–H, Dimeric Benzofluorene Glycosides from Marine-Derived <i>Micromonospora</i> sp. Bacterium
title_short Isolation, Structure Elucidation and Biological Evaluation of Lomaiviticins F–H, Dimeric Benzofluorene Glycosides from Marine-Derived <i>Micromonospora</i> sp. Bacterium
title_sort isolation structure elucidation and biological evaluation of lomaiviticins f h dimeric benzofluorene glycosides from marine derived i micromonospora i sp bacterium
topic lomaiviticin
benzofluorene
isotopic fine structure
<i>Micromonospora</i> sp.
url https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/23/2/65
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