Identification of N-Acetyldopamine Dimers from the Dung Beetle Catharsius molossus and Their COX-1 and COX-2 Inhibitory Activities

Juan Lu, Qin Sun, Zheng-Chao Tu, Qing Lv, Pi-Xian Shui, Yong-Xian Cheng
2015 Molecules  
Recent studies focusing on identifying the biological agents of Catharsius molossus have led to the identification of three new N-acetyldopamine dimers molossusamide A-C (1−3) and two known compounds 4 and 5. The structures of the new compounds were identified by comprehensive spectroscopic evidences. Compound 4 was found to have inhibitory effects towards COX-1 and COX-2.
doi:10.3390/molecules200915589 pmid:26343619 fatcat:akmkininnvgvrcllwgc66d2hhq