Mayamycins, new benzanthrins with antibacterial, antiproliferative and antiphytopathogenic action
This invention concerns novel benzanthrins, Mayamycins, isolated from the bacterium Streptomyces sp. HB202. Mayamycines may be used against infectious diseases and cancer and also in cosmetics or as plant protectants.
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