Blasticidin A

Blasticidin A ((+) -Blasticidin A) is an inhibitor of Aflatoxin production by Aspergillus parasiticus. Blasticidin A almost completely inhibits Aflatoxin production at 0.5 μM[1]. Blasticidin A is a potent antibiotic produced by Streptomyces, inhibits Aflatoxin production without strong growth inhibition toward Aflatoxin-producing fungi[2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[100513-53-9]

Product Name Alternative

(+) -Blasticidin A

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302+H312+H332

Target

Antibiotic; Bacterial; Parasite

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Applications

COVID-19-immunoregulation

Field of Research

Infection

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/blasticidin-a.html

Purity

Solubility

10 mM in DMSO

Smiles

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