Term Name: scytonemin
Synonyms: (3E,3'E)-3,3'-bis[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methylidene][1,1'-bicyclopenta[b]indole]-2,2'(3H,3'H)-dione
Definition: A ring assembly obtained by 1,1'-coupling of two molecules of (3E)-3-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methylidene]cyclopenta[b]indol-2(3H)-one. A UV-screening molecule produced by many strains of cyanobacteria.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:90127]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: enone organic heterotricyclic compound organonitrogen heterocyclic compound polyphenol ring assembly
has_role: bacterial metabolite biological pigment ultraviolet filter