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griseofulvin

Term ID
CHEBI:27779
Synonyms
  • (+)-griseofulvin
  • (2S,6'R)-7-chloro-2',4,6-trimethoxy-6'-methyl-3H,4'H-spiro[1-benzofuran-2,1'-cyclohex[2]ene]-3,4'-dione
  • amudane
  • Curling factor
  • Fulcin
  • Fulvicin
  • Grifulvin
  • Grisactin
  • griseofulvin
  • griseofulvina
  • griseofulvine
  • griseofulvinum
  • Grisovin
  • Grysio
  • Lamoryl
  • Likuden
  • Poncyl
  • Spirofulvin
  • Sporostatin
Definition
An oxaspiro compound produced by Penicillium griseofulvum. It is used by mouth as an antifungal drug for infections involving the scalp, hair, nails and skin that do not respond to topical treatment.
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Phenotype resulting from griseofulvin
Phenotype where environments contain griseofulvin
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