Basic Info

Common NameAconitine(F04793)
2D Structure
Description

Aconitine is a plant toxin found in species of wolfsbane (Aconitum genus). It is a neurotoxin previously used as an antipyretic and analgesic, and still has some limited application in herbal medicine. (L1235). The toxic effects of Aconitine have been tested in a variety of different test animals, including mammals (dog, cat, guinea pig, mouse, rat and rabbit), frogs and pigeons. Depending on the route of exposure, the observed toxic effects were: local anesthetic effect, diarrhea, convulsions, arrhythmias or death. According to a review of different reports of aconite poisoning in humans the following clinical features were observed: Neurological, Cardiovascular, Ventricular arrhythmias, Gastrointestinal.

FRCD IDF04793
CAS Number302-27-2
PubChem CID245005
FormulaC34H47NO11
IUPAC Name

None

InChI Key

XFSBVAOIAHNAPC-XTHSEXKGSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C34H47NO11/c1-7-35-15-31(16-41-3)20(37)13-21(42-4)33-19-14-32(40)28(45-30(39)18-11-9-8-10-12-18)22(19)34(46-17(2)36,27(38)29(32)44-6)23(26(33)35)24(43-5)25(31)33/h8-12,19-29,37-38,40H,7,13-16H2,1-6H3/t19-,20-,21+,22-,23+,24+,25-,26?,27+,28-,29+,31+,32-,33+,34-/m1/s1

Canonical SMILES

CCN1CC2(C(CC(C34C2C(C(C31)C5(C6C4CC(C6OC(=O)C7=CC=CC=C7)(C(C5O)OC)O)OC(=O)C)OC)OC)O)COC

Isomeric SMILES

CCN1C[C@@]2([C@@H](C[C@@H]([C@@]34[C@@H]2[C@H]([C@@H](C31)[C@@]5([C@@H]6[C@H]4C[C@@]([C@@H]6OC(=O)C7=CC=CC=C7)([C@H]([C@@H]5O)OC)O)OC(=O)C)OC)OC)O)COC

Synonyms
        
            16-Ethyl-1alpha,6alpha,19beta-trimethoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)-aconitane-3alpha,8,10alpha,11,18alpha-pentol, 8-acetate 10-benzoate
        
            aconitine
        
            302-27-2
        
            CHEBI:2430
        
            Acetylbenzoylaconine
        
            NSC56464
        
            20-ethyl-3alpha,13,15alpha-trihydroxy-1alpha,6alpha,16beta-trimethoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)aconitane-8,14alpha-diyl 8-acetate 14-benzoate
        
            NCGC00163146-01
        
            CAS-302-27-2
        
            D0A1MW
        
Classifies
                

                  
                    Plant Toxin
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassPrenol lipids
SubclassDiterpenoids
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct ParentAconitane-type diterpenoid alkaloids
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
SubstituentsAconitane-type diterpenoid alkaloid - Benzoate ester - Quinolidine - Benzoic acid or derivatives - Alkaloid or derivatives - Benzoyl - Azepane - Monocyclic benzene moiety - Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Piperidine - Benzenoid - Cyclic alcohol - Tertiary alcohol - Tertiary aliphatic amine - Secondary alcohol - Tertiary amine - Amino acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid ester - Polyol - Organoheterocyclic compound - Carboxylic acid derivative - Azacycle - Dialkyl ether - Ether - Organopnictogen compound - Carbonyl group - Alcohol - Organic oxygen compound - Organic nitrogen compound - Organooxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Amine - Organonitrogen compound - Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as aconitane-type diterpenoid alkaloids. These are alkaloid diterpenoids with a structure based on the hexacyclic aconitane skeleton. These compounds have no oxygen functionality at the C7 atom.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight645.746
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count12
Rotatable Bond Count11
Complexity1210
Monoisotopic Mass645.315
Exact Mass645.315
XLogP0.3
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count46
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count14
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB+0.6361
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+0.7516
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2-0.6324
P-glycoprotein SubstrateSubstrate0.8997
P-glycoprotein InhibitorInhibitor0.8807
Non-inhibitor0.6706
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.7862
Distribution
Subcellular localizationLysosome0.5905
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8465
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8193
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateSubstrate0.6937
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9045
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9071
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9231
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9025
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8309
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.9299
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.9856
Inhibitor0.5452
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.6588
CarcinogensNon-carcinogens0.9380
Fish ToxicityHigh FHMT0.9843
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityHigh TPT0.9871
Honey Bee ToxicityHigh HBT0.5202
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.9947
Acute Oral ToxicityI0.7618
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Non-required0.5722

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-2.8209LogS
Caco-2 Permeability0.5125LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity4.7273LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity1.3817pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity0.6091pIGC50, ug/L

References

TitleJournalDatePubmed ID
C19-Norditerpenoid Alkaloids from <i>Aconitum szechenyianum</i>.Molecules2018 May 829738430
r-bPiDI, an α6β2* Nicotinic Receptor Antagonist, Decreases Nicotine-Evoked Dopamine Release and Nicotine Reinforcement.Neurochem Res2015 Oct26227997
A method for analysis of wilfordmine in human plasma by liquid chromatography coupled with ion trap mass spectrometry.J Chromatogr Sci2015 Jan24895446
Encapsulation of Aconitine in Self-Assembled Licorice Protein Nanoparticles Reduces the Toxicity In Vivo.Nanoscale Res Lett2015 Dec26586149
The influences of aconitine, an active/toxic alkaloid from aconitum, on the oral pharmacokinetics of CYP3A probe drug buspirone in rats.Drug Metab Lett201425434398
Development and assessment of a complete-detoxication strategy for Fuzi (lateral root of Aconitum carmichaeli) and its application in rheumatoid arthritis therapy.J Ethnopharmacol2013 Mar 2723376046
Transcellular transport of aconitine across human intestinal Caco-2 cells.Food Chem Toxicol2013 Jul23562926
The exposure of highly toxic aconitine does not significantly impact the activity and expression of cytochrome P450 3A in rats determined by a novel ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometric method of a specific probe buspirone.Food Chem Toxicol2013 Jan23085095
[Aconitine analogues in wild Aconitum plants: contents toxicity to mice and decrease by boiling].Shokuhin Eiseigaku Zasshi201324190290
Screening of plant toxins in food, feed and botanicals using full-scan high-resolution (Orbitrap) mass spectrometry.Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess2011 Oct22007891
HPLC-UV method for nicotine, strychnine, and aconitine in dairy products.J Agric Food Chem2006 Oct 417002408
[Scientific research related to analysis of harmful substances in foods and dietary intakes].Shokuhin Eiseigaku Zasshi2001 Aug11817150
Effective dose in cattle of toxic alkaloids from tall larkspur (Delphinium barbeyi).Vet Hum Toxicol1994 Feb8154094
Antiarrhythmic activity of the local anaesthetic fomocaine and some of its analogues.Arzneimittelforschung1989 Nov2619777

Targets

General Function:
Voltage-gated sodium channel activity
Specific Function:
Mediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across the membrane, the protein forms a sodium-selective channel through which Na(+) ions may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient.
Gene Name:
SCN1A
Uniprot ID:
P35498
Molecular Weight:
228969.49 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Aconitine opens voltage-gated sodium channed in the heart and other tissues.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Aconitine. Last Updated 11 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconitine
General Function:
Voltage-gated sodium channel activity
Specific Function:
Tetrodotoxin-resistant channel that mediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across the membrane, the protein forms a sodium-selective channel through which sodium ions may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient. Plays a role in neuropathic pain mechanisms.
Gene Name:
SCN10A
Uniprot ID:
Q9Y5Y9
Molecular Weight:
220623.605 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Aconitine opens voltage-gated sodium channed in the heart and other tissues.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Aconitine. Last Updated 11 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconitine
General Function:
Voltage-gated sodium channel activity
Specific Function:
This protein mediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across the membrane, the protein forms a sodium-selective channel through which sodium ions may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient. It is a tetrodotoxin-resistant sodium channel isoform. Also involved, with the contribution of the receptor tyrosine kinase NTRK2, in rapid BDNF-evoked neuronal depolarization.
Gene Name:
SCN11A
Uniprot ID:
Q9UI33
Molecular Weight:
204919.66 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Aconitine opens voltage-gated sodium channed in the heart and other tissues.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Aconitine. Last Updated 11 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconitine
General Function:
Voltage-gated sodium channel activity
Specific Function:
Mediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across the membrane, the protein forms a sodium-selective channel through which Na(+) ions may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient.
Gene Name:
SCN2A
Uniprot ID:
Q99250
Molecular Weight:
227972.64 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Aconitine opens voltage-gated sodium channed in the heart and other tissues.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Aconitine. Last Updated 11 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconitine
General Function:
Voltage-gated sodium channel activity
Specific Function:
This protein mediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across the membrane, the protein forms a sodium-selective channel through which Na(+) ions may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient. This sodium channel may be present in both denervated and innervated skeletal muscle.
Gene Name:
SCN4A
Uniprot ID:
P35499
Molecular Weight:
208059.175 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Aconitine opens voltage-gated sodium channed in the heart and other tissues.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Aconitine. Last Updated 11 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconitine
General Function:
Voltage-gated sodium channel activity
Specific Function:
Mediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across the membrane, the protein forms a sodium-selective channel through which Na(+) ions may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient.
Gene Name:
SCN7A
Uniprot ID:
Q01118
Molecular Weight:
193491.605 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Aconitine opens voltage-gated sodium channed in the heart and other tissues.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Aconitine. Last Updated 11 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconitine
General Function:
Voltage-gated sodium channel activity
Specific Function:
Mediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across the membrane, the protein forms a sodium-selective channel through which Na(+) ions may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient. In macrophages and melanoma cells, isoform 5 may participate in the control of podosome and invadopodia formation.
Gene Name:
SCN8A
Uniprot ID:
Q9UQD0
Molecular Weight:
225278.005 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Aconitine opens voltage-gated sodium channed in the heart and other tissues.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Aconitine. Last Updated 11 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconitine
General Function:
Voltage-gated sodium channel activity
Specific Function:
Mediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across the membrane, the protein forms a sodium-selective channel through which Na(+) ions may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient. It is a tetrodotoxin-sensitive Na(+) channel isoform. Plays a role in pain mechanisms, especially in the development of inflammatory pain (By similarity).
Gene Name:
SCN9A
Uniprot ID:
Q15858
Molecular Weight:
226370.175 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Aconitine opens voltage-gated sodium channed in the heart and other tissues.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Aconitine. Last Updated 11 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconitine
General Function:
Voltage-gated sodium channel activity involved in purkinje myocyte action potential
Specific Function:
Crucial in the assembly, expression, and functional modulation of the heterotrimeric complex of the sodium channel. The subunit beta-1 can modulate multiple alpha subunit isoforms from brain, skeletal muscle, and heart. Its association with neurofascin may target the sodium channels to the nodes of Ranvier of developing axons and retain these channels at the nodes in mature myelinated axons.Isoform 2: Cell adhesion molecule that plays a critical role in neuronal migration and pathfinding during brain development. Stimulates neurite outgrowth.
Gene Name:
SCN1B
Uniprot ID:
Q07699
Molecular Weight:
24706.955 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Aconitine opens voltage-gated sodium channed in the heart and other tissues.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Aconitine. Last Updated 11 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconitine
General Function:
Voltage-gated sodium channel activity involved in cardiac muscle cell action potential
Specific Function:
Crucial in the assembly, expression, and functional modulation of the heterotrimeric complex of the sodium channel. The subunit beta-2 causes an increase in the plasma membrane surface area and in its folding into microvilli. Interacts with TNR may play a crucial role in clustering and regulation of activity of sodium channels at nodes of Ranvier (By similarity).
Gene Name:
SCN2B
Uniprot ID:
O60939
Molecular Weight:
24325.69 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Aconitine opens voltage-gated sodium channed in the heart and other tissues.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Aconitine. Last Updated 11 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconitine
General Function:
Voltage-gated sodium channel activity involved in cardiac muscle cell action potential
Specific Function:
Modulates channel gating kinetics. Causes unique persistent sodium currents. Inactivates the sodium channel opening more slowly than the subunit beta-1. Its association with neurofascin may target the sodium channels to the nodes of Ranvier of developing axons and retain these channels at the nodes in mature myelinated axons (By similarity).
Gene Name:
SCN3B
Uniprot ID:
Q9NY72
Molecular Weight:
24702.08 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Aconitine opens voltage-gated sodium channed in the heart and other tissues.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Aconitine. Last Updated 11 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconitine
General Function:
Voltage-gated sodium channel activity involved in cardiac muscle cell action potential
Specific Function:
Modulates channel gating kinetics. Causes negative shifts in the voltage dependence of activation of certain alpha sodium channels, but does not affect the voltage dependence of inactivation. Modulates the suceptibility of the sodium channel to inhibition by toxic peptides from spider, scorpion, wasp and sea anemone venom.
Gene Name:
SCN4B
Uniprot ID:
Q8IWT1
Molecular Weight:
24968.755 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Aconitine opens voltage-gated sodium channed in the heart and other tissues.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Aconitine. Last Updated 11 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconitine
General Function:
Voltage-gated sodium channel activity involved in sa node cell action potential
Specific Function:
This protein mediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across the membrane, the protein forms a sodium-selective channel through which Na(+) ions may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient. It is a tetrodotoxin-resistant Na(+) channel isoform. This channel is responsible for the initial upstroke of the action potential. Channel inactivation is regulated by intracellular calcium levels.
Gene Name:
SCN5A
Uniprot ID:
Q14524
Molecular Weight:
226937.475 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Aconitine opens voltage-gated sodium channed in the heart and other tissues.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Aconitine. Last Updated 11 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconitine
General Function:
Voltage-gated sodium channel activity
Specific Function:
Mediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across the membrane, the protein forms a sodium-selective channel through which Na(+) ions may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient.
Gene Name:
SCN3A
Uniprot ID:
Q9NY46
Molecular Weight:
226291.905 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Aconitine opens voltage-gated sodium channed in the heart and other tissues.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Aconitine. Last Updated 11 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconitine