Term Name: avermectin
Synonyms: avermectin, avermectins
Definition: Any of the macrolides obtained as fermentation products from the bacterium Streptomyces avermitilis and consisting of a 16-membered macrocyclic backbone that is fused both benzofuran and spiroketal functions and contains a disaccharide substituent. They have significant anthelmintic and insecticidal properties.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:50344]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: cyclic ketal macrolide
has subtype: avermectin B1a avermectin B1b MK-243
has_role: bacterial metabolite