cytochalasin /cy·to·chal·a·sin/ (-kal´ah-sin) any of a group of fungal metabolites that interfere with the formation of microfilaments and thus disrupt cellular processes dependent on those filaments.
cy·to·chal·a·sin (s  t -k l  -s n, -zn, -k-l -)n. Any of a group of substances derived from molds that interfere with the division of cytoplasm, inhibit cell movement, and cause extrusion of the nucleus. |
cytochalasin
any of a group of fungal metabolites that affect the motility of polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
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