maculosin

Maculosin is a naturally occurring cyclic dipeptide composed of L-proline and L‑tyrosine. It belongs to the class of pyrazine derivatives and alpha amino acid derivatives. Maculosin has been identified as a secondary metabolite in certain microorganisms and plants. Its mechanism of action is not fully characterized; however, it has been reported to exhibit biological activities such as phytotoxicity and antimicrobial effects in experimental settings. There are no approved therapeutic indications or clinical uses for maculosin at this time[1][3][6].

Other names

(3s,8ar)-3-(4-hydroxybenzyl)hexahydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine-1,4-dioneCyclo(L-Pro-L-Tyr)Cyclo(-Pro-Tyr)Cyclo(pro-tyr)Cyclo(L-prolinyl-L-tyrosine)Pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine-1,4-dione, hexahydro-3-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-, (3S,8aR)-