CERULENIN
\sˈɛɹuːlənˌɪn], \sˈɛɹuːlənˌɪn], \s_ˈɛ_ɹ_uː_l_ə_n_ˌɪ_n]\
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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.
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Platidiam
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