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Sporidesmin A is a toxin produced by the fungus Pithomyces chartarum which causes liver injury with inflammation and blockage of bile ducts in mammals.

ChEBI:Sporidesmin A is an organic heteropentacyclic compound that has formula C18H20ClN3O6S2, produced by the saprophyte fungus Pithomyces chartarum. It is a mycotoxin responsible for the hepatogenous photosensitisation disease facial eczema in ruminants. It has a role as a mycotoxin and a Wnt signalling activator. It is an organic heteropentacyclic compound, an aromatic ether, an organochlorine compound, a secondary alcohol, a tertiary alcohol, a tertiary amino compound, an organic disulfide, a diketone and a cyclic ketone.