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Edeine
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Definition
: Basic peptide antibiotic from Bacillus brevis. It exhibits broad-spectrum antibacterial activity and inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis.
Pharmacological Action
Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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edeine F
71750-64-6
Edeine/*analogs & derivatives.
J Antibiot (Tokyo) 1983;36(7):793
edeine D
40627-96-1
Edeine/*analogs & derivatives.
J Antibiot (Tokyo) 1983;36(8):1001
edeine B
52452-78-5
Edeine/*analogs & derivatives
Spermidine/*analogs & derivatives.
Methods Enzymol 1983;94:441
edeine A
52452-77-4
Edeine/*analogs & derivatives
Spermidine/*analogs & derivatives.
Methods Enzymol 1983;84:441