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Sep 2026
Asperpentyn disrupts cell membrane integrity and 2,3-dihydrophomalactone potently inhibits aflatoxin B1 biosynthesis in Aspergillus flavus
2,3-dihydrophomalactone is highlighted as a promising lead for further investigation of natural inhibitors of aflatoxin biosynthesis, while (–)-asperpentyn showed antifungal activity associated with membrane damage.
Maryam Besharati-Fard, S. A. Moosawi-Jorf, M. Shams-Ghahfarokhi et al.
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