Term Name: nocardione A
Synonyms: (2S)-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-2,3-dihydronaphtho[1,2-b]furan-4,5-dione, (S)-(-)-nocardione A
Definition: A naphthofuran that is 2,3-dihydronaphtho[1,2-b]furan-4,5-dione substitutd by a hydroxy group at position 6 and a methyl group at position 2. It is isolated from Norcardia sp.TC-A0248 and acts as a protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibitor.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66634]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: naphthofuran orthoquinones phenols
has_role: antifungal agent antimicrobial agent EC 3.1.3.48 (protein-tyrosine-phosphatase) inhibitor metabolite