Description: Cyclopiazonic acid (aka CPA) is a toxic compound of indole tetramic acid group. This mycotoxin is produced by Penicillium and Aspergillus fungi. CPA inhibits SERCA (sarcoplasmic or endoplasmic reticulum calcium-dependent ATPase and thus interferes with the muscle contraction-relaxation cycle.
Solubility ( literature ): DMSO, Methylene Chloride and Methanol.
Applications: Cyclopiazonic acid is a reversible inhibitor of endoplasmic reticulum Ca++ATPase
Composition: Ingredient type Fermentek product
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Names and identifiers: RTECS: UY8587000
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Source: Penicillium griseofulvum
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InChl Key: SZINUGQCTHLQAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N