Term Name: brasiliquinone A
Synonyms: (3S)-3-ethyl-6-hydroxy-1,7,12-trioxo-1,2,3,4,7,12-hexahydrotetraphen-8-yl 3-amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-alpha-L-ribo-hexopyranoside
Definition: A carbopolycyclic compound that is (3S)-3-ethyl-6,8-dihydroxy-3,4-dihydrotetraphene-1,7,12(2H)-trione substituted at position 8 by a 3-amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-alpha-L-ribo-hexopyranosyl group. It is isolated from the culture broth of Nocardia brasiliensis and exhibits antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria. It is also active against the multiple drug-resistant P388/ADR tumour cells.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:65516]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aminoglycoside carbopolycyclic compound deoxy hexoside p-quinones phenols
has_role: antibacterial agent antimicrobial agent antineoplastic agent metabolite