Aureothin, an unusual pyranone metabolite, has broad biological actions including antitumor, antimicrobial and insecticidal activities. Aureothin acts by inhibiting oxidoreductase. More recently, aureothin has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of Helicobacter pylori.
Aureothin, an unusual pyranone metabolite, has broad biological actions including antitumour, antimicrobial and insecticidal activities. Aureothin acts by inhibiting oxidoreductase. More recently, aureothin has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of Helicobacter pylori.