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Nucleocidin - which stems from the nucleotide adenosine - is unique because it possess two rare functional groups: a fluorine atom and a sulfamyl ester.

Biochemical Relevance

Nucleocidin has anti-parasitic properties. The compound is capable of interrupting the synthesis of peptides.

Microbiological Origin

Though commonly known to be produced by Streptomyces calvus, nucleocidin is produced in greater yield by Streptomyces virens and Streptomyces aurorectus.