Penicillic acid
Penicillic acid is a polyketide mycotoxin that inhibits Fas ligand-induced apoptosis by blocking caspase-8 self-processing. It exhibits cytotoxic effects in vitro, such as in rat alveolar macrophages, making it a useful tool for studying apoptotic pathways and cytotoxicity mechanisms.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
90-65-3
Product Name Alternative
Inhibit, Inhibitor, Bacterial, Apoptosis, Antibiotic, Caspase, caspase-8, Penicillic acid
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Infectious Disease & Virology, Protein Biochemistry
Purity
98.00% (May vary between batches)
Smiles
CO\C (=C\C (O) =O) C (=O) C (C) =C.COC1=CC (=O) OC1 (O) C (C) =C
Molecular Formula
C8H10O4
Molecular Weight
170.16
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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