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Penicillic Acid
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Definition
: A mycotoxin with antibiotic and carcinogenic activity produced by various strains of PENICILLIUM and ASPERGILLUS. It has been found in tobacco, sausages, and corn.
do not confuse with PENICILLANIC ACID
Pharmacological Action
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Other names
Acid, Penicillic
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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5,6-
dihydropenicillic acid
35973-53-6
Penicillic Acid/*analogs & derivatives
Mycotoxins.
Food Chem Toxicol 1994 Jan;32(1):37-43
penicillamide
34138-28-8
Penicillic Acid/*analogs & derivatives.
J Radiol 1980;61(3):180