Phytosiderophores are produced in higher plants as iron chelating amino acids that promote uptake of iron from soil. Nicotianamine is a metal chelator and phytosiderophore precursor produced in plants that has a role in the uptake, translocation, and intracellular transport of metals.1 Treating lettuce (L. sativa) with a Cu(OH)2-based pesticide raises nicotianamine levels 12- to 27-fold compared to non-pesticide treated plants.2 Nicotianamine also inhibits rabbit angiotensin-coverting enzyme (ACE) (IC50 = 0.26 μM) and human recombinant ACE2 (IC50 = 84 nM).3,4
Method for Determining Identity:Proton NMR (D2O) Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric Analysis
TLC Conditions:C18; Methanol: Water = 6:4; Visualized with KMnO4; Single spot, Rf=0.50
Specific Rotation:-37.6º (c=1, Water)
Water Content (Karl Fischer):~10%
Atmosphere:Inert Gas
Storage and Stability:May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Store under inert atmosphere.