Nikkomycin Z from streptomyces tendae

CAS : 59456-70-1

Ref. 3D-JCA45670

Informations sur le produit

• Nom: Nikkomycin Z from streptomyces tendae
• Marque: Biosynth

Description

Nikkomycin Z is an antifungal agent, which is a secondary metabolite isolated from the bacterium Streptomyces tendae. This compound functions as a competitive inhibitor of chitin synthase, an essential enzyme responsible for the synthesis of chitin, a vital component of the fungal cell wall. By inhibiting this enzyme, Nikkomycin Z disrupts the structural integrity of the fungal cell wall, leading to impaired growth and cell lysis in susceptible fungi.

Propriétés chimiques

• Masse moléculaire: 495.4 g/mol
• Formule: C₂₀H₂₅N₅O₁₀
• Degré de pureté: Min. 95%