Description: Fungal antibiotic, atypic amino acid, immunomodulator, serine palmitoyltransferase inhibitor, apoptosis inducer.
Solubility ( literature ): Myriocin is slightly soluble in DMSO, alcohols.Myriocin is insoluble in water and in most organic solvents.
Applications: Myriocin, a potent inhibitor of serine palmitoyltransferase,a (the 1st step in sphingosine biosynthesis), is used in biochemical research as a tool for depleting cells of sphingolipids. Myriocin is a potent immunosuppressor, reportedly 10 to 100 times stronger than cyclosporin.
Composition: Ingredient type Fermentek product
Disclaimer: For Research use only, Not for Human or Drug use, Not extracted from humans or animals, Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Names and identifiers: Myriocin Thermozymocidin ISP-I (2S,3R,4R,6E)-2-Amino-3,4-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-14-oxo-6-eicosenoic acid
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Source: Mycelia sterilia
Chemical name:
InChl Key: ZZIKIHCNFWXKDY-GNTQXERDSA-N