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- noun biochemistry  Any of a group of 
oligopeptides , produced by somefungi , that contain α-aminoisobutyric acid and terminate in ahydroxyl group 
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Here, we showed that Trichokonin VI (TK VI), a peptaibol from Trichoderma pseudokoningii SMF2, induced growth inhibition of HCC cells in a dose-dependent manner.
BioMed Central - Latest articles Mei Shi 2010
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However, the mechanism involved in peptaibol-induced cell death remains poorly understood.
BioMed Central - Latest articles Mei Shi 2010
 
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