Description: Nontoxic metabolite of Ochratoxin A
Solubility ( literature ):
Applications: OTalpha (OTα) formed by the cleavage of the peptidic bond in OTA is a major metabolite not only in animals and humans, but also in microorganisms and enzyme systems. It is considered as a nontoxic product.
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: Synonyms: alpha-Ochratoxin Ochratoxin alpha 5-chloro-8-hydroxy-3,4-dihydro-3-methylisocoumarin-7-carboxylic acid IUPAC: (3R)-5-Chloro-8-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydro-1H-isochromene-7-carboxylic acid RTECS#
Pub 1: CREPPY, E.E., STORMER, F.C., ROSCHENTHALER, R. and DIRHEIMER, G. (1983) Effects of two metabolites of ochratoxin A, (4R)-4-hydroxyochratoxin A and ochratoxin alpha, on immune response in mice. Infection and Immunity 39: 1015-1018. PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6341224/ Comment: this publication proves that the α-Ochratoxin lacks Immunosuppressive properties.
Source: Aspergillus ochraceus
Chemical name: (3R)-5-Chloro-8-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydro-1H-isochromene-7-carboxylic acid
InChl Key: OSFWJKYWJMZKSM-SCSAIBSYSA-N