Nikkomycin Z from streptomyces tendae

CAS: 59456-70-1

Ref. 3D-JCA45670

Product Information

• Name: Nikkomycin Z from streptomyces tendae
• Brand: 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.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 495.4 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₀H₂₅N₅O₁₀
• Purity: Min. 95%