Term Name: cerulenin
Synonyms: (2R,3S)-3-((4E,7E)-Nona-4,7-dienoyl)-oxirane-2-carboxylic acid amide, (2R,3S)-3-((4E,7E)-nona-4,7-dienoyl)oxirane-2-carboxamide, (2R,3S)-3-[(4E,7E)-nona-4,7-dienoyl]oxirane-2-carboxamide, Cerulenin
Definition: An epoxydodecadienamide isolated from several species, including Acremonium, Acrocylindrum and Helicoceras. It inhibits the biosynthesis of several lipids by interfering with enzyme function.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:171741]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: epoxide monocarboxylic acid amide
has_role: antifungal agent antiinfective agent antilipemic drug antimetabolite antimicrobial agent fatty acid synthesis inhibitor