Term Name: | cerulenin |
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Synonyms: | (2R,3S)-3-((4E,7E)-Nona-4,7-dienoyl)-oxirane-2-carboxylic acid amide, (2R,3S)-3-((4E,7E)-nona-4,7-dienoyl)oxirane-2-carboxamide, (2R,3S)-3-[(4E,7E)-nona-4,7-dienoyl]oxirane-2-carboxamide, Cerulenin |
Definition: | An epoxydodecadienamide isolated from several species, including Acremonium, Acrocylindrum and Helicoceras. It inhibits the biosynthesis of several lipids by interfering with enzyme function. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:171741] ( EBI ) |