Lunatin (3-methoxy-1,6,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone) is a derivative of

anthraquinone Anthraquinone, also called anthracenedione or dioxoanthracene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon, aromatic organic compound with formula . Several isomers exist but these terms usually refer to 9,10-anthraquinone (IUPAC: 9,10-dioxoanthracene) wherein th ...

. It is produced by the '' Senna reticulata'' tree and can be extracted by soaking the bark in alcohol. Lunatin is also produced by the fungus ''

Curvularia lunata ''Cochliobolus lunatus'' is a fungal plant pathogen that can cause disease in humans and other animals. The anamorph of this fungus is known as ''Curvularia lunata'', while ''C. lunatus'' denotes the teleomorph or sexual stage. They are, however ...

'' which inhabits a marine sponge. Lunatin is an antibacterial substance.

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