Pyripyropene A is a fungal meroterpenoid that selectively inhibits sterol O-acyltransferase 2 (SOAT2/ACAT2).
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Pyripyropene A is a secondary metabolite produced by Aspergillus fumigatus and represents one of the most potent and selective inhibitors of sterol O-acyltransferase 2 (SOAT2), also known as ACAT2. It inhibits cholesterol esterification in microsomal assays with nanomolar potency and shows strong isozyme selectivity over SOAT1. Structure-activity relationship studies and synthetic analogue development confirmed its role as a lead compound for dyslipidemia and anti-atherosclerotic drug discovery. In addition to its lipid-metabolism activity, pyripyropene A exhibits strong insecticidal activity against aphids and other sap-sucking agricultural pests.