A convergent synthesis of two possible diastereomers of reticulatain-1 (and) was accomplished. Comparison of the specific optical rotations of and did not allow for the strict determination of the absolute configuration. However, bis-(R)-MTPA esters of and showed a clear difference in chemical shifts in the 1H NMR spectra. If the bis-(R)-MTPA ester of natural reticulatain-1 () is available, the absolute configuration of will be determined. Inhibitory ...