Cytochalasin A

Cat. No.: IBDI-430149

Cytochalasin A is a cell-permeable fungal toxin that is an oxidized derivative of cytochalasin B. Cytochalasin A is an inhibitor of HIV-1 protease (IC50=3 μM) and inhibits actin polymerization and interferes with microtubule assembly by reacting with sulfhydryl groups. Antibiotic and fungicidal activitives.

Product Details

Target	HIV | Protease | Fungal
Molecular Weight	477.59
Appearance	Solid
SMILES	C[[email protected]@H]([[email protected]@]([[email protected]@]12[[email protected]](/C=C/C[[email protected]](C)CCCC(/C=C/C(O1)=O)=O)([H])[[email protected]@H]3O)([H])[[email protected]@H](NC2=O)CC4=CC=CC=C4)C3=C
Structure Classification	Alkaloids>Pyrrole Alkaloids

Storage & Handling

Shipping	Room temperature in continental US. May vary elsewhere.
Storage	Powder: -20°C/3 years; 4°C/2 years In solvent: -80°C/6 months; -20°C/1 month
Regulatory Status	This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use.