fischerindole
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[edit]Etymology
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Noun
[edit]fischerindole (plural fischerindoles)
- (biochemistry) Any of several antimicrobial alkaloids, obtained from a blue-green alga of the genus Fischerella, having a structure similar to hapalindole.
Usage notes
[edit]- Any connection with the Fischer indole synthesis would appear to be coincidental.
References
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Fischerella on Wikispecies.Wikispecies 
Fischerella on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
