10-F044929 - s-2-methoxy-2-1-naphthylpropionic-acid | 102691-93-0

Propionic acid 2-naphthyl ester is an antibiotic that is produced by Rhodobacter sphaeroides and belongs to the class of carboxylate phosphatase inhibitors. It is a potent inhibitor of acid phosphatases, which are enzymes found in many bacteria, fungi, and plants. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of various types of cancer cells, including melanoma and lung cancer cells. Propionic acid 2-naphthyl ester also binds to antigen-presenting cells and induces the production of cytokines such as IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, and TNF-α. This compound also inhibits cholinesterases in the blood plasma and brain tissue.