sphingofungin A

ID 2: 559

Toxin: n

Systematic name:

6-Eicosenoic acid, 2-((aminoiminomethyl)amino)-3,4,5,14-tetrahydroxy-

Molecular formulae: 

C21 H41 N3 O6

Molecular weight: 431.567

Chemical abstract number: 121025-44-3

Chemical type: ALKALOID FUMONISINS

Literature reference:

  • VanMiddlesworth F, Giacobbe RA, Lopez M, Garrity G, Bland JA, Bartizal K, Fromtling RA, Polishook J, Zweerink M, Edison AM, et al. J Antibiot (Tokyo). 1992 Jun;45(6):861-7. Sphingofungins A, B, C, and D; a new family of antifungal agents. I. Fermentation, isolation, and biological activity.

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Aspergillus Species known to produce this metabolite:

Structure image:  

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Date uploaded: 2005-12-15 00:00:00


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