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trichothecene

Term ID
CHEBI:55517
Synonyms
  • trichothecenes
Definition
Any one of a large family of chemically related mycotoxins with a structure based on a sesquiterpene skeleton. The most important structural features causing the biological activities of trichothecenes are a 12,13-epoxy ring, the presence of hydroxy or acetyl groups at appropriate positions on the trichothecene nucleus and the structure and position of the side-chain.
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Ontology
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Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
has_role
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from trichothecene
Phenotype where environments contain trichothecene
Phenotype modified by environments containing trichothecene
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