Psammaplin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Psammaplin is a noun meaning Any of a group of cytotoxic bromotyrosine phenols (e.g. N,N"-(dithiodi-2,1-ethanediyl)bis[3-bromo-4-hydroxy-a-(hydroxyimino)-benzenepropanamide) found in some marine sponges.
Meaning
Any of a group of cytotoxic bromotyrosine phenols (e.g. N,N"-(dithiodi-2,1-ethanediyl)bis[3-bromo-4-hydroxy-a-(hydroxyimino)-benzenepropanamide) found in some marine sponges.
Example Sentences
Psammaplins, in particular psammaplin A have demonstrated cytotoxic properties.
Word Forms
- psammaplins
Related Words
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