fischerindole
English
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Noun
editfischerindole (plural fischerindoles)
- (biochemistry) Any of several antimicrobial alkaloids, obtained from a blue-green alga of the genus Fischerella, having a structure similar to hapalindole.
Usage notes
edit- Any connection with the Fischer indole synthesis would appear to be coincidental.
References
edit- Fischerella on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
- Fischerella on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons