Oosporein (Standard)
Oosporein (Standard) is the analytical standard of Oosporein. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Oosporein is a microbial metabolite and a red crystalline toxin produced by various fungi. Oosporein can promote the reproduction of fungi in host bodies by inhibiting insect immunity, and possesses multiple activities such as antibacterial, antiviral (HSV), and insecticidal effects. Oosporein can inhibit plant growth. In addition, Oosporein can also induce apoptosis, cell membrane damage, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial damage. Oosporein has certain antitumor activity[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
475-54-7
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Apoptosis; Bacterial; Caspase; Endogenous Metabolite; Fungal; HSV; Parasite; Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) ; Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Apoptosis; Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; NF-κB; Others
Field of Research
Cancer; Infection; Inflammation/Immunology
Smiles
O=C(C(C)=C1O)C(O)=C(C2=C(O)C(C(C)=C(O)C2=O)=O)C1=O
Molecular Formula
C14H10O8
Molecular Weight
306.22
References & Citations
[1] Cole RJ, et al. Toxic effects of oosporein from Chaetomium trilaterale. J Agric Food Chem. 1974;22 (3) :517-520.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
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