Terrein is a fungal metabolite of Aspergillus species.

[1] Terrein forms pale yellow crystal needles.

[1][2] Terrein has a strong cytotoxic activity against cells with colorectal carcinoma.

[1] The strain S020 from the fungus Aspergillus terreus has the highest rate in producing terrein.

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