Aspergillin PZ is an isoindole metabolite isolated from Aspergillus awarori by activity-guided fractionation and purification. Aspergillin PZ adversely affects the hyphae and spores of P. oryzae, a nitrogen-fixing bacterium. Aspergillin PZ has weak cytotoxic activity. It has anti-tumor properties.
| Molecular Formula | C24H35NO4 |
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