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

@article{Lu2015IdentificationON,
  title={Identification of N-Acetyldopamine Dimers from the Dung Beetle Catharsius molossus and Their COX-1 and COX-2 Inhibitory Activities},
  author={Juan Lu and Qin Sun and Zheng-chao Tu and Qing Lv and Pixian Shui and Yong‐Xian Cheng},
  journal={Molecules},
  year={2015},
  volume={20},
  pages={15589 - 15596}
}
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. 
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