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Diary — Isaria sinclairii

Isaria sinclairii

Isaria sinclairii

Apr 12, 2022

Isaria sinclairii is a species of entomopathogenic fungus mostly infecting the underground nymphs of cicadas. It produces myriocin, from which the synthetic drug fingolimod, a treatment for multiple sclerosis, was developed.

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