CHEBI:65717 - cytonic acid A

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ChEBI Name cytonic acid A
ChEBI ID CHEBI:65717
Definition A benzoate ester obtained by the formal condensation of the hydroxy group at position 4 of 4-[(2,4-dihydroxy-6-propylbenzoyl)oxy]-2-hydroxy-6-propylbenzoic acid with the carboxy group of 2,4-dihydroxy-6-pentylbenzoic acid (olivetolic acid). It is isolated from the endophytic fungi Cytonaema and acts as an inhibitor of human cytomegalovirus (hCMV) protease.
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Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): Bronsted acid
A molecular entity capable of donating a hydron to an acceptor (Bronsted base).
(via oxoacid )
Biological Role(s): metabolite
Any intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites.
antiviral agent
A substance that destroys or inhibits replication of viruses.
protease inhibitor
A compound which inhibits or antagonizes the biosynthesis or actions of proteases (endopeptidases).
Related Structures
cytonic acid A is a Structural Derivative of
olivetolic acid
Mass : 224.25300
Formula : C12H16O4
66955 		benzoic acids
Definition : Any aromatic carboxylic acid that consists of benzene in which at least a single hydrogen has been substituted by a carboxy group.
 benzoic acid
Mass : 122.12130
Formula : C7H6O2
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