Definition of Cerulenin

1. Noun. (organic compound) An antifungal antibiotic that inhibits fatty acid and steroid biosynthesis ¹

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Medical Definition of Cerulenin

1. 2,3-epoxy-4-oxo-7,10-dodecadionamide. Antifungal antibiotic isolated from several species, including acremonium (cephalosporium), acrocylindrum, and helicoceras. It inhibits the biosynthesis of several lipids by interfering with enzyme function and is used as a biochemical tool. Pharmacological action: antibiotics, antifungal. Chemical name: Oxiranecarboxamide, 3-(1-oxo-4,7-nonadienyl)-, (2R-(2alpha,3alpha(4E,7E)))- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cerulenin

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certitude
certitudes
certolizumab
certs
cerule
cerulean
cerulean blue
ceruleans
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cerulenin (current term)
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ceruleus nucleus
ceruloplasmin
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ceruminosis

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