Definition: A family of iminourea derivatives. The parent compound has been isolated from mushrooms, corn germ, rice hulls, mussels, earthworms, and turnip juice. Derivatives may have antiviral and antifungal properties.
gusperimus [ NKT-01,gusperimus trihydrochloride,1-amino-19-guanidino-11-hydroxy-4,9,12-triazanonadecane-10,13-dione,15-deoxyspergualin,deoxyspergualin,gusperimus, (+-)-isomer ] synthesized by chemical modification of spergualin; in combination with cyclosporin A prevents diabetes in predisposed NOD mice; structure given in first source; RN given refers to (-)-isomer trihydro