Spiroplasmataceae - ț̢
A family of gram-negative, helical bacteria in the order Entomoplasmatales, that require STEROLS for growth.
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Spirostans - ț̢
Steroid derivatives containing a fused lactone ring at the 16,17-position and a spiroglycosidic linkage at C-22. The most common representatives in this group are the plant-derived SAPOGENINS.