Description: Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is a toxin produced by fresh water cyanobacteria. It is the most toxic of the microcystins, tumor promoter, potent and selective inhibitor of protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A). Considered to be cell-impermeable with the exception of hepatocytes which take it up via an organic anion pump. Strong hepatotoxin.
Solubility ( literature ): Soluble in DMSO , methanol , Ethanol.
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Composition: Ingredient type Fermentek product
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Names and identifiers: Synonyms: Cyanoginosin-LR Toxin T 17 cyclo[2,3-didehydro-N-methylalanyl-D-alanyl-L-leucyl-(3S)-3-methyl-D-β-aspartyl-L-arginyl-(2S,3S,4E,6E,8S,9S)-3-amino-9-methoxy-2,6,8-trimethyl-10-phenyl-4,6-decadienoyl-D-γ-glutamyl] Chemical names: IUPAC: RTECS GT2810000
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Source: Microcystis aeruginosa
Chemical name: Cyanoginosin LA, 5-L-arginine-
InChl Key: ZYZCGGRZINLQBL-DABAWSACSA-N