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M4431

Monactin (5-demethyl-5-ethylnonactin, Antibiotic AKD 1B)

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£619.00

SKU:
M4431
Molecular Weight:
750.96
Purity:
>95% by HPLC
Storage Conditions:
+4°C
Supplier:
United States Biological
CAS Number:
7182-54-9
Extra Details:
Monactin is a member of the macrotetrolide complex produced by a range of Streptomyces species. Unlike nonactin, monactin has not previously been available for intensive investigation. Early literature reported that the related dinactin is a monovalent cation ionophore with high selectivity for ammonium and potassium. Monactin inhibits T-cell proliferation induced by IL-2 and cytokine production at nanomolar levels for IL-2, IL-4, IL-5 and interferon-gamma. Purity: >95% by HPLC Solubility: Soluble in ethyl acetate or DMSO, moderately in soluble ethanol or methanol. Related to: Dinactin, Trinactin
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