Classification Term: 3221
Aristolochic acids and derivatives (ontology term: CHEMONTID:0002664)
Organic heterocyclic compounds with a structure characterized by a nitrophenanthro[3,4-d][1,3]dioxole ring system substituted at position 5, 6, and 8 by a carboxyl group (or a derivative thereof), a nitro group, and a methoxy group, respectively." []
found 2 associated metabolites at sub_class metabolite taxonomy ontology rank level.
Ancestor: Phenanthrenes and derivatives
Child Taxonomies: There is no child term of current ontology term.
Aristolochic acid
Aristolochic acid A is an aristolochic acid that is phenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid that is substituted by a methylenedioxy group at the 3,4 positions, by a methoxy group at position 8, and by a nitro group at position 10. It is the most abundant of the aristolochic acids and is found in almost all Aristolochia (birthworts or pipevines) species. It has been tried in a number of treatments for inflammatory disorders, mainly in Chinese and folk medicine. However, there is concern over their use as aristolochic acid is both carcinogenic and nephrotoxic. It has a role as a nephrotoxin, a carcinogenic agent, a mutagen, a toxin and a metabolite. It is a monocarboxylic acid, a C-nitro compound, a cyclic acetal, an organic heterotetracyclic compound, an aromatic ether and a member of aristolochic acids. Aristolochic acid is a natural product found in Thottea duchartrei, Aristolochia, and other organisms with data available. Aristolochic acids are a family of carcinogenic, mutagenic, and nephrotoxic compounds commonly found in the Aristolochiaceae family of plants, including Aristolochia and Asarum (wild ginger), which are commonly used in Chinese herbal medicine. Aristolochic acid I is the most abundant of the aristolochic acids and is found in almost all Aristolochia species. Aristolochic acids are often accompanied by aristolactams. See also: Aristolochia fangchi root (part of). D009676 - Noxae > D002273 - Carcinogens D009676 - Noxae > D009153 - Mutagens Aristolochic acid A (Aristolochic acid I; TR 1736) is the main component of plant extract Aristolochic acids, which are found in various herbal plants of genus Aristolochia and Asarum. Aristolochic acid A significantly reduces both activator protein 1 (AP-1) and NF-κB activities. Aristolochic acid A reduces BLCAP gene expression in human cell lines[1]. Aristolochic acid A (Aristolochic acid I; TR 1736) is the main component of plant extract Aristolochic acids, which are found in various herbal plants of genus Aristolochia and Asarum. Aristolochic acid A significantly reduces both activator protein 1 (AP-1) and NF-κB activities. Aristolochic acid A reduces BLCAP gene expression in human cell lines[1].
Aristolochic acid B
Aristolochic acid B is one of the major components of Aristolochic acids (AA) which are natural products derived from taxa in the Aristolochiaceae. Aristolochic acid is known to be a potent mutagen and carcinogen. Aristolochic acid B showes more carcinogenic risk than Aristolochic acid A in vivo[1]. Aristolochic acid B is one of the major components of Aristolochic acids (AA) which are natural products derived from taxa in the Aristolochiaceae. Aristolochic acid is known to be a potent mutagen and carcinogen. Aristolochic acid B showes more carcinogenic risk than Aristolochic acid A in vivo[1].
