Synthesis and biological evaluation of a trichothecene epi-epoxide, 3α,4β,15-triacetoxy-12,13-epi-epoxytrichothec-9-ene
Abstract
In order to provide additional insight into the mode of action of the trichothecene mycotoxins, one of the first semi-synthetic trichothecene epi-epoxides (8) has been prepared; in dramatic contrast to its natural isomer (9), this compound proved to be devoid of significant biological activity.