Term Name: thiostrepton
Synonyms: bryamycin, gargon, thiactin, Thiostrepton, thiostrepton A
Definition: A heterodetic cyclic peptide, in which the cyclisation step involves a formal lactonisation between the carboxy group of a quinaldic acid-based residue and a secondary alcohol. An antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. Also acts as an antitumor agent.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:29693]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: heterodetic cyclic peptide
has_role: antibacterial drug antineoplastic agent apoptosis inducer ferroptosis inducer metabolite protein synthesis inhibitor