Term Name: topopyrone D
Synonyms: 5,7,9-trihydroxy-2-methyl-4H-naphtho[2,3-g]chromene-4,6,11-trione
Definition: A naphthochromene that is 4H-naphtho[2,3-g]chromene-4,6,11-trione substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5, 7 and 9 and a methyl group at position 2. It is isolated from fungal strains Phoma and Penicillium and acts as an inhibitor of the enzyme topoisomerase I.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66255]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: naphthochromene p-quinones phenols
has_role: antimicrobial agent antineoplastic agent antiviral agent EC 5.99.1.2 (DNA topoisomerase) inhibitor Penicillium metabolite