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  • noun biochemistry Any of a group of oligopeptides, produced by some fungi, that contain α-aminoisobutyric acid and terminate in a hydroxyl group

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Examples

  • 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

  • However, the mechanism involved in peptaibol-induced cell death remains poorly understood.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Mei Shi 2010

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