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Citromycetin is an antibacterial reagent active against Gram positive bacteria.

Citromycetin was independently isolated and named from a number of different fungal species during the 1930s to 1950s and subsequently shown to be identical. Citromycetin is active against Gram positive bacteria. NCI studies demonstrated the lack of activity against tumours and AIDS. Citromycetin is an interesting metabolite which has received little attention in modern times.