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  • noun organic chemistry A lipid-like amino acid that has antibiotic activity

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  • Used as an herbal remedy for centuries, the fungus contains an insoluble, toxic compound called myriocin, said Kenji Chiba, who worked on the project at Yoshitomi.

    BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2011

  • Used as an herbal remedy for centuries, the fungus contains an insoluble, toxic compound called myriocin, said Kenji Chiba, who worked on the project at Yoshitomi.

    BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2011

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