Term Name: microcystin
Synonyms: microcystins
Definition: A family of cyclic heptapeptide hepatotoxins produced by a number of cyanobacteria, the most notable of which is Microcystis, from which the name of the family is derived. Microcystins consist of a heptapeptide macrocycle made up of five non-protein amino acids and two protein amino acids.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:48041]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: heterodetic cyclic peptide
has subtype: microcystin LF microcystin LW microcystin RR microcystin-LR
has_role: cyanotoxin hepatotoxic agent