Gliotoxin

A fungal toxin produced by various species of Trichoderma, Gladiocladium fimbriatum, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Penicillium. It is used as an immunosuppressive agent.

Year introduced: 1996

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Tree Number(s): D03.633.100.473.360, D23.946.587.401

MeSH Unique ID: D005912

Registry Number: 67-99-2

Entry Terms:

• Aspergillin
• Gliotoxins

Previous Indexing:

• Alkaloids (1969-1974)
• Disulfides (1973-1974)
• Indoles (1969-1974)
• Piperazines (1972-1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Immunosuppressive Agents

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