We report the discovery of Eryloside F, a novel disaccharide of the steroid
al carboxylic acid penasterol, isolated from an extract of the marine spong
e Erylus formosus. The compound is a potent thrombin receptor antagonist, a
nd furthermore inhibits human platelet aggregation in vitro. (C) 2000 Elsev
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