3,11a-Epidithio-11aH-pyrazino1,2:1,5pyrrolo2,3-bindole-1,4-dione, 9-chloro-2,3,5a,6,10b,11-hexahydro-10b,11-dihydroxy-7,8-dimethoxy-2,3,6-trimethyl-, (3R,5aR,10bS,11R,11aR)-

Uses

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

Definition

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.