cerulenin
Cerulenin is a natural product produced by the fungus Cephalosporium caeruleum. It is used in biochemistry as a potent inhibitor of fatty acid synthesis.
Cerulenin acts by inhibiting the condensing enzyme of fatty acid synthase, specifically the β-ketoacyl-ACP synthase (KAS)
In research, cerulenin is used to probe the role of fatty acid synthesis in growth and metabolism,
Cerulenin is not clinically approved due to safety and pharmacokinetic concerns. Its primary value remains as