Syntheses of Xanthofulvin and Vinaxanthone, Natural Products Enabling Spinal Cord Regeneration

Abstract

Growth promoting: The first synthesis of the natural product xanthofulvin (SM-216289) has resolved issues regarding its structural assignment and that described for the natural product 411J. The structurally and biologically related natural product vinaxanthone was similarly prepared through a novel dimerization reaction. Treatment of C. elegans with synthetic xanthofulvin and vinaxanthone enhanced axonal branching. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.