“…(+)-Fusarisetin A (1) possesses unique structural characteristics: 1) a fused pentacyclic ring system (A,B,C,D,E) which contains a trans decalin (A,B), a spiroskeleton (C,E), and a tetramic acid moiety fused with a tetrahydrofuran ring (D,E); and 2) 10 stereocenters, including two all-carbon quaternary centers (C1, C16). Structurally related natural products possessing tetramic acid rings include equisetin (3), [2] diaporthichalasin, [3] integramycin, [4] tirandamycin, [5] and others. [6] Recently, Li and co-workers reported the first synthesis of (À)-1 and revised its absolute configuration.…”