A novel symmetric sulfur-containing biscembranoid from the Formosan soft coral Sinularia flexibilis

作者:Chen, Bo Wei; Chao, Chih Hua; Su, Jui Hsin; Huang, Chiung Yao; Dai, Chang Feng; Wen, Zhi Hong; Sheu, Jyh Horng*
来源:Tetrahedron Letters, 2010, 51(44): 5764-5766.
DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2010.08.027

摘要

A structurally unique symmetric sulfur-containing biscembranoid, namely, thioflexibilolide A (1), was isolated from the soft coral Sinularia flexibilis. The structure was determined by extensive spectroscopic analyses. Compound 1 has been found to possess significant anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective activities.