Asperlicin
Asperlicin is a mycotoxin, derived from the fungus Aspergillus alliaceus. It acts as a selective antagonist for the cholecystokinin receptor CCKA, and has been used as a lead compound for the development of a number of novel CCKA antagonists with potential clinical applications.
References
↑ Chang RS, Lotti VJ, Monaghan RL, Birnbaum J, Stapley EO, Goetz MA, Albers-Schönberg G, Patchett AA, Liesch JM, Hensens OD, et al. A potent nonpeptide cholecystokinin antagonist selective for peripheral tissues isolated from Aspergillus alliaceus. Science. 1985 Oct 11;230(4722):177-9. PMID 2994227
↑ Goetz MA, Lopez M, Monaghan RL, Chang RS, Lotti VJ, Chen TB. Asperlicin, a novel non-peptidal cholecystokinin antagonist from Aspergillus alliaceus. Fermentation, isolation and biological properties. Journal of Antibiotics (Tokyo). 1985 Dec;38(12):1633-7. PMID 3005212
↑ Liesch JM, Hensens OD, Springer JP, Chang RS, Lotti VJ. Asperlicin, a novel non-peptidal cholecystokinin antagonist from Aspergillus alliaceus. Structure elucidation. Journal of Antibiotics (Tokyo). 1985 Dec;38(12):1638-41. PMID 3841533
