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 Herquline A. Representative 13C NMR (125 MHz) spectrum supporting structural assignment of Herquline A.
Source Organism
Penicillium herquei.
Summary
Herquline A is a fungal piperazine alkaloid with reported anti-influenza activity.
Details
Herquline A is a pentacyclic piperazine alkaloid produced by Penicillium herquei. Originally identified as a weak inhibitor of ADP-induced platelet aggregation, it was later shown to inhibit replication of influenza A virus (A/PR/8/34 strain) in a dose-dependent manner without significant cytotoxicity. Mechanistic studies indicate that herquline A does not inhibit viral neuraminidase, suggesting a distinct antiviral target within the viral replication cycle. Herquline A represents one of the earliest characterized fungal piperazine alkaloids and serves as a structural prototype within this alkaloid class.