Representative LC/UV chromatogram under typical analytical conditions (C18 column; mobile phase: 5–100% ACN / H2O (0.05% H3PO4), linear gradient 20 min; flow rate: 0.2 mL/min; detection: 210 nm).
NMR Spectral Data
Representative 1H NMR (500 MHz) spectrum confirming the structure of Aspochalasin I. Representative 13C NMR (125 MHz) spectrum supporting structural assignment of Aspochalasin I.
Source Organism
Aspergillus sp.
Summary
Aspochalasin I is a cytochalasan that disrupts actin dynamics and suppresses melanin production.
Details
Aspochalasin I is a cytochalasan-type secondary metabolite isolated from Aspergillus species. Its structure was established by spectroscopic analysis including NMR and mass spectrometry. Biologically, aspochalasin I inhibits melanogenesis in Mel-Ab melanocyte cells with an IC50 value of 22.4 µM without detectable cytotoxicity. Although cytochalasans are generally associated with actin cytoskeleton modulation, aspochalasin I has primarily been characterized for its melanin synthesis inhibitory activity.