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Cyclopiazonic acid (CPA)

Alias: CPA; Cyclopiazonic Acid
Cat No.:V5147 Purity: ≥98%
Cyclopiazonic acid (also known as CPA), a neurotoxic secondary metabolite (SM) produced byA.
Cyclopiazonic acid (CPA)
Cyclopiazonic acid (CPA) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 18172-33-3
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Product Description
Cyclopiazonic acid (also known as CPA), a neurotoxic secondary metabolite (SM) produced by A. flavus, is a potent inhibitor of endoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPase (Ca2+ATPase; SERCA) and a potent inducer of cell death in plants.


Cyclopiazonic acid (CPA) is a neurotoxic secondary metabolite produced by Aspergillus flavus. It is a nanomolar inhibitor of endoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPases (ECAs) and a potent inducer of cell death in plants. CPA is hypothesized to serve as a key pathogenicity factor that kills plant cells and supports the saprophytic lifestyle of the fungus while compromising host defense responses. [1]
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
Endoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPases (ECAs). [1]
ln Vivo
CPA production correlates with niche adaptation: kernel-colonizing A. flavus isolates produced >50 μg CPA/ml culture (average >200 μg/ml), while soil-restricted isolates produced none or low amounts. CPA levels in kernel isolates were 3- to 30-fold equivalent to concentrations cytotoxic in three plant species. [1]
Knockout mutants in CPA biosynthesis (pks-nrps, dmaT, maoA) were less infective in field inoculation tests on maize, showing reduced aflatoxin contamination and less visible fungal growth compared to the wild-type parent. [1]
In developing maize seeds, CPA accumulation was greater in kernels infected by virulent isolates (G14 and G25) at approximately 350 μg/g dry mass of kernel powder. [1]
Maize inbreds showed diverse sensitivity to CPA-induced cell death in a seedling root assay. Inbreds susceptible to ear rot (e.g., B73 and Va35) were highly CPA-sensitive, while resistant inbreds (e.g., Mp717 and NC358) were CPA-tolerant. CPA sensitivity correlated with silk resistance to A. flavus colonization (Pearson r=0.67, p=0.004) and with aflatoxin contamination levels (Pearson R=0.74, p<0.0003). [1]
Animal Protocol
CPA tolerance screen: Roots of 3-4 day old maize seedlings (radicle 3-4 cm long) were exposed to 15 mL of 20 μM CPA for approximately 18 hours at 28°C. Control had DMSO (solvent for CPA stock) plus 0.1 mg/mL ascorbic acid to prevent oxidation. After 12 hours, visible cell death indicated by root browning. Roots were stained with Evans Blue, destained in 0.1 mM CaCl2 for 24 hours, then Evans Blue was extracted from root tips (1-1.5 cm from apex) by macerating in 1% SDS, and absorbance was read at 600 nm. Normalized absorbance = (A600/root tip in treated) - (A600/root tip in control). Broad sense heritability H^2=0.75. [1]
Field testing of CPA mutants: In 2015, sweetcorn line (cv. Miracle) was grown. Ears with yellowing silks (7-10 days after silk emergence) were inoculated by spraying ~1 mL of 10^7/mL conidial suspension to completely cover silks. Ears harvested at maturity, dried to <10% moisture, seeds milled, and 20 g aliquot used for aflatoxin determination by HPLC. In 2016, repeated with seed corn hybrid (25BHR26) using >100 ears per A. flavus line, pooled into 6 replicates. [1]
Gene expression analysis in infected kernels: Developing maize seeds (cv. Golden Nuggets) at blister stage were pin-inoculated with conidial suspensions (10^6/mL in 0.001% SDS) or carrier control. Seeds harvested after 4 days, frozen in liquid N2, ground to powder. RNA extracted using TRlzol, DNase digested, purified using silica columns. RT-qPCR performed using 5 ng total RNA and specific primers. Fungal biomass estimated by qPCR of A. flavus histone H4 gene copy number. [1]
References
Mol Plant Microbe Interact. 2017 May;30(5):361-373.
Additional Infomation
CPA is a specific inhibitor of endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-type Ca2+ ATPases (ECAs) in many taxa, including plants. It binds directly and inactivates ECA proteins, leading to unmitigated rise in cytosolic Ca2+ and induction of plant cell death. CPA is produced by A. flavus via a short pathway driven by three enzymes: polyketide synthase-nonribosomal peptide synthetase (PKS-NRPS), O-dimethylallyl tryptophan synthase (DMAT), and monoamine oxidase (MAOA). Unlike aflatoxin, CPA synthesis is stable or enhanced under conditions relevant to field infection, including high temperature. In A. flavus, loss of LaeA or VeA leads to loss of CPA production. A. parasiticus lacks a functional CPA biosynthesis gene cluster. CPA production in A. flavus isolates correlates with ability to infect maize. A seedling root CPA sensitivity assay was developed as a screen for maize germplasm resistance to Aspergillus ear rot. [1]
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C20H20N2O3
Molecular Weight
336.3844
Exact Mass
1027.329
CAS #
18172-33-3
Appearance
Off-white to yellow solid powder
Density
1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point
598.6ºC at 760mmHg
Melting Point
245-246ºC
Flash Point
315.8ºC
Index of Refraction
1.626
LogP
2.96
InChi Key
SZINUGQCTHLQAZ-DQYPLSBCSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C20H20N2O3/c1-9(23)14-18(24)17-16-11-8-21-13-6-4-5-10(15(11)13)7-12(16)20(2,3)22(17)19(14)25/h4-6,8,12,16-17,21,24H,7H2,1-3H3/t12-,16+,17+/m1/s1
Chemical Name
(6aR,11aS,11bR)-10-acetyl-11-hydroxy-7,7-dimethyl-2,6,6a,7,11a,11b-hexahydro-9H-pyrrolo[1',2':2,3]isoindolo[4,5,6-cd]indol-9-one
Synonyms
CPA; Cyclopiazonic Acid
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

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Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO : ~100 mg/mL (~297.28 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.43 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.43 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.

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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.9728 mL 14.8641 mL 29.7283 mL
5 mM 0.5946 mL 2.9728 mL 5.9457 mL
10 mM 0.2973 mL 1.4864 mL 2.9728 mL

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