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brasiliquinone B

Term ID
CHEBI:65517
Synonyms
  • (3S)-3-ethyl-6,8-dihydroxy-3,4-dihydrotetraphene-1,7,12(2H)-trione
Definition
A carbopolycyclic compound that is 3,4-dihydrotetraphene-1,7,12(2H)-trione substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 6 and 8 and an ethyl group at position 3 (the S stereoisomer). 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.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from brasiliquinone B
Phenotype where environments contain brasiliquinone B
Phenotype modified by environments containing brasiliquinone B
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