Discovery, α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity, and Structural Optimization of the Alkaloids from <i>Vanderbylia robiniophila</i> SY636

α-Glucosidase inhibitory activity-guided isolation led to the discovery of ten alkaloids from the medicinal mushroom <i>Vanderbylia robiniophila</i> SY636, including six new compounds ((+)-<b>1a</b>, (-)-<b>1b</b>, (+)-<b>2a</b>, (-)-<b>2b</b>, <b>3</b>, and (+)-<b>4a</b>) and four newly reported natural products ((-)-<b>4b</b> and <b>5</b>-<b>7</b>). Compounds (+)-<b>1a</b>, (-)-<b>1b</b>, (+)-<b>2a</b>, and (-)-<b>2b</b> possess a unique lactam-furan ring system, whereas <b>3</b> features a rare tetrahydrobenzo[<i>c</i>]oxepine-furan ring system. (+)-<b>1a</b>, (-)-<b>1b</b>, (+)-<b>4a</b>, and (-)-<b>4b</b> exhibited notable α-glucosidase inhibitory activities, with IC<sub>50</sub> values of 160-330 μM (acarbose as the positive control, IC<sub>50</sub> = 660 μM). Guided by docking results of bioactive compounds with α-glucosidase, derivatives <b>D1</b>-<b>D28</b> were designed and synthesized, among which <b>D15</b> and <b>D19</b> exhibited stronger activities (IC<sub>50</sub> = 28 and 130 μM). Molecular docking and kinetic studies suggested that <b>D15</b> and <b>D19</b> interact with α-glucosidase at a single binding site, exhibiting an uncompetitive or mixed type of inhibition mechanism. <b>D19</b> also exhibited notable antioxidant activity (IC<sub>50</sub> = 35 μM), comparable to l-ascorbic acid, suggesting its dual role in combating the development of diabetes. This study provides a foundation for the development of natural medicines from <i>V. robiniophila</i> and offers valuable guidance for future structural optimization toward the discovery of more potent and safer antidiabetic agents.

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Journal of Natural Products
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2026-01-02
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https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jnatprod.5c01304
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Fungal Biology and Applications
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α-Glucosidase inhibitory activity-guided isolation led to the discovery of ten alkaloids from the medicinal mushroom <i>Vanderbylia robiniophila</i> SY636, including six new compounds ((+)-<b>1a</b>, (-)-<b>1b</b>, (+)-<b>2a</b>, (-)-<b>2b</b>, <b>3</b>, and (+)-<b>4a</b>) and four newly reported natural products ((-)-<b>4b</b> and <b>5</b>-<b>7</b>). Compounds (+)-<b>1a</b>, (-)-<b>1b</b>, (+)-<b>2a</b>, and (-)-<b>2b</b> possess a unique lactam-furan ring system, whereas <b>3</b> features a rare tetrahydrobenzo[<i>c</i>]oxepine-furan ring system. (+)-<b>1a</b>, (-)-<b>1b</b>, (+)-<b>4a</b>, and (-)-<b>4b</b> exhibited notable α-glucosidase inhibitory activities, with IC<sub>50</sub> values of 160-330 μM (acarbose as the positive control, IC<sub>50</sub> = 660 μM). Guided by docking results of bioactive compounds with α-glucosidase, derivatives <b>D1</b>-<b>D28</b> were designed and synthesized, among which <b>D15</b> and <b>D19</b> exhibited stronger activities (IC<sub>50</sub> = 28 and 130 μM). Molecular docking and kinetic studies suggested that <b>D15</b> and <b>D19</b> interact with α-glucosidase at a single binding site, exhibiting an uncompetitive or mixed type of inhibition mechanism. <b>D19</b> also exhibited notable antioxidant activity (IC<sub>50</sub> = 35 μM), comparable to l-ascorbic acid, suggesting its dual role in combating the development of diabetes. This study provides a foundation for the development of natural medicines from <i>V. robiniophila</i> and offers valuable guidance for future structural optimization toward the discovery of more potent and safer antidiabetic agents.

Journal of Natural ProductsVol. 89(1)
Qingdao Agricultural University (CN), Qilu University of Technology (CN), Shanghai Pesticide Research Institute (CN), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (CN), Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (CN)
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