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avermectin

Term ID
CHEBI:50344
Synonyms
  • avermectin
  • avermectins
Definition
Any of the macrolides obtained as fermentation products from the bacterium Streptomyces avermitilis and consisting of a 16-membered macrocyclic backbone that is fused both benzofuran and spiroketal functions and contains a disaccharide substituent. They have significant anthelmintic and insecticidal properties.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from avermectin
Phenotype where environments contain avermectin
Phenotype modified by environments containing avermectin
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