Orobol
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Orobol is one of several known isoflavone
s. It can be isolated from Aspergillus niger
or Streptomyces neyagawaensis. It is a potent inhibitor of phosphatidylinositol kinase.
Isoflavone
Isoflavones comprise a class of organic compounds, often naturally occurring, related to the isoflavonoids. Many act as phytoestrogens in mammals...
s. It can be isolated from Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus niger is a fungus and one of the most common species of the genus Aspergillus. It causes a disease called black mold on certain fruits and vegetables such as grapes, onions, and peanuts, and is a common contaminant of food...
or Streptomyces neyagawaensis. It is a potent inhibitor of phosphatidylinositol kinase.