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 NG 011. Representative 13C NMR (125 MHz) spectrum supporting structural assignment of NG 011.
Source Organism
Penicillium sp.
Summary
NG 011 is a fungal NGF potentiator that enhances neurite outgrowth in neuronal differentiation assays.
Details
NG-011 is a secondary metabolite isolated from Penicillium verruculosum that enhances nerve growth factor (NGF)-induced neurite outgrowth in PC12 cells. It acts as a potentiator of NGF signaling rather than an NGF mimic, increasing neuronal differentiation responses in the presence of NGF. Structural studies revealed that it belongs to a macrocyclic polylactone class of fungal metabolites. NG-011 has been used as a neurobiology research tool to investigate NGF-dependent differentiation pathways and neuronal survival mechanisms.