malformin
nounEtymology From malform + -in.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any of a group of bicyclic peptides, produced by Aspergillus niger or close relatives, that are mycotoxins.
- The pure compound was identified as malformin C via comparison of data with those previously reported [16 ].2015 November 6, “Study of Malformin C, a Fungal Source Cyclic Pentapeptide, as an Anti-Cancer Drug”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI: