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polyene /pol·y·ene/ (pol´e-ēn)
1. a chemical compound with a carbon chain of four or more atoms and several conjugated double bonds. 2. any of a group of antifungal antibiotics with such a structure (e.g., amphotericin and nystatin) produced by species of Streptomyces that damage cell membranes by forming complexes with sterols. polyene [pol´e-ēn] 1. a chemical compound with a carbon chain of four or more atoms and several conjugated double bonds. 2. any of a group of antibiotic antifungal agents with similar structure, such as amphotericin b, candicidin, or nystatin; they are produced by species of Streptomyces that damage cell membranes by forming complexes with sterols.
polyene chemical compound characterized by the presence of several conjugated double bonds. polyene antibiotics a group of agents, synthesized by Streptomyces spp., with antifungal activity; includes amphotericin B, nystatin and candicidin. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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