Cerulenin
| Definition: |
Antifungal antibiotic isolated from several species, including Acremonium (Cephalosporium), Acrocylindrum, and Helicoceras. It inhibits the biosynthesis of several lipids by interfering with enzyme function and is used as a biochemical tool. |
| Notes: |
do not confuse with CERULEIN see CAERULEIN |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
17397-89-6 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Antibiotics, Antifungal (1973-1974),Ethers, Cyclic (1973-1974),Fatty Acids, Unsaturated (1974) |
Cerulenin Definitions and Terms
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