Aphidicolin is a potent inhibitor of cellular deoxyribonucleic acid synthesis and inhibits the growth of herpes simplex virus[2]. Aphidicolin is an inhibitor of DNA polymerase α and δ, prevents mitotic cell division by interfering with the activity of DNA
Sterigmatocystine is an inhibitor of G1 Phase and DNA synthesis and is used to inhibit p21 activity. Sterigmatocystine is a precursor of aflatoxins and a mycotoxin produced by common mold strains from Aspergillus versicolor.
2,2-Dibromopropanoic acid is a derivative of propionic acid, characterized by the presence of two bromine atoms. Propionic acid, which belongs to the category of short chain fatty acids, serves as a chemical intermediate. Additionally, propionic acid acts as a mold inhibitor and finds extensive usage as a food preservative.
Brilliant green, a cationic dye, is utilized for coloring silk and wool. Additionally, it halts the propagation of mold, intestinal parasites, and fungus, proving effective against Gram-positive bacteria [1] [2].