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J Nat Prod 2009 Jul 01;727:1357-60. doi: 10.1021/np900162t.
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Illudalane sesquiterpenoids of the alcyopterosin series from the Antarctic marine soft coral Alcyonium grandis.

Carbone M , Núñez-Pons L , Castelluccio F , Avila C , Gavagnin M .


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Chemical investigation of the lipophilic extract of the Antarctic soft coral Alcyonium grandis led us to the finding of nine unreported sesquiterpenoids, 2-10. These molecules are members of the illudalane class and in particular belong to the group of alcyopterosins, illudalanes isolated from marine organisms. The structures of 2-10 were determined by interpretation of spectroscopic data. Repellency experiments conducted using the omnivorous Antarctic sea star Odontaster validus revealed a strong activity in the lipophilic extract of A. grandis against predation.

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Genes referenced: LOC100887844