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Pradimicins and Benanomicins

Polycyclic aromatic polyketides with pentacyclic angular dihydrobenzo(a)naphthacenequinone skeletons. Pradimicin- and related benanomicin-type polyphenols are produced by Actinobacteria, e.g., ACTINOMADURA, using type II polyketide synthase involving condensation of one acetyl-CoA and nine malonyl-CoA. Pradimicins and benanomicins have an amino acid (e.g., D-ALANINE) and often a 5-O-sugar and bind to terminal D-mannosides of the cell wall of various fungi, e.g., CANDIDA. In addition to antifungal activity many pradimicins and benanomicins have anti-HIV activities.
Also Known As:
Pradimicin Like Polyketides; Pradimicin Type Polyphenols; Benanomicin Antibiotics; Benanomicin and Pradimicin Antibiotics; Benanomicinones; Benanomicins; Benanomicins and Pradimicins; Pradimicin Antibiotics; Pradimicin and Benanomicin Antibiotics; Pradimicin-Like Polyketides; Pradimicin-Type Polyphenols; Pradimicinones; Pradimicins
Networked: 4 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 2 trials/studies)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Balzarini, Jan: 2 articles (07/2015 - 08/2013)
2. De Simone, Irene: 1 article (07/2015)
3. Francesconi, Oscar: 1 article (07/2015)
4. Gabrielli, Gabriele: 1 article (07/2015)
5. Liekens, Sandra: 1 article (07/2015)
6. Nativi, Cristina: 1 article (07/2015)
7. Noppen, Sam: 1 article (07/2015)
8. Roelens, Stefano: 1 article (07/2015)
9. Hoorelbeke, Bart: 1 article (08/2013)
10. Igarashi, Yasuhiro: 1 article (08/2013)

Related Diseases

1. HIV Infections (HIV Infection)
2. Candidiasis (Moniliasis)
3. Aspergillosis
4. Mycoses (Diseases, Fungus)
5. Infections

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
2. Antiviral Agents (Antivirals)
3. Polysaccharides (Glycans)
4. Carbohydrates
5. Antifungal Agents