has role has role cerulenin Cerulenin (+)-cerulenin (2R,3S)-3-((4E,7E)-Nona-4,7-dienoyl)-oxirane-2-carboxylic acid amide (2R,3S)-3-((4E,7E)-nona-4,7-dienoyl)oxirane-2-carboxamide CHEBI:29552 CHEBI:171741 chebi_ontology An epoxydodecadienamide isolated from several species, including <em>Acremonium</em>, <em>Acrocylindrum</em> and <em>Helicoceras</em>. It inhibits the biosynthesis of several lipids by interfering with enzyme function. monocarboxylic acid amide epoxide antimetabolite antiinfective agent antilipemic drug antifungal agent fatty acid synthesis inhibitor