Polyketide compound

Abstract

[Problem] Provided is a compound which is useful as an agent for treating trichophytosis, protozoan infection and/or Pneumocystis pneumonia. [Means for Solution] Capnodiaceae strain No. 339855 was collected and a polyketide compound was isolated from the cultural solution thereof It was confirmed that the polyketide compound or a salt thereof has a potent anti-Trichophyton activity and is useful as a pharmaceutical, particularly as an agent for treating trichophytosis, thereby completing the present invention. A cyclic compound of the present invention or a salt thereof may be used as agent for preventing or treating trichophytosis, protozoan infection and/or Pneumocystis pneumonia (formerly: carinii pneumonia).

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