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Beauvericin (CAS 26048-05-5)

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Alternate Names:
N-Methylcyclo(L-Phe-D-Hmb-N-methyl-L-Phe-D-Hmb-N-methyl-L-Phe-D-Hmb-); (3S,6R,9S,12R,15S,18R)-3,9,15-Tribenzyl-4,10,16-trimethyl-6,12,18-tripropan-2-yl-1,7,13-trioxa-4,10,16-triazacyclooctadecane-2,5,8,11,14,17-hexone
Application:
Beauvericin is an enniatin family mycotoxin
CAS Number:
26048-05-5
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
783.96
Molecular Formula:
C45H57N3O9
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Beauvericin, a cyclic hexadecane dipeptide present in certain fungi, including Beauveria species, has attracted the interest of researchers in the fields of mycology and biochemistry. It has been studied for its ionophore properties, which allow it to form complexes with cations (especially calcium ions) and facilitate their passage through lipid membranes. This unique ability makes beauvericin a topic of investigation in cellular research, where understanding ion gradients and disruption of homeostasis is crucial. In agricultural research, the role of beauvericin as a natural insecticidal compound has been studied for potential applications in pest management, focusing on its effects on insect physiology and its specificity. Furthermore, its biological activity is of interest for elucidating the mechanism of action at the molecular level, which may inform the development of new bioactive compounds. This compound is also a reference point for the study of fungal secondary metabolites, contributing to our understanding of fungal ecology, evolution, and interactions between fungi and other organisms.


Beauvericin (CAS 26048-05-5) References

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  2. Multi-residue screening method to quantify mycotoxins in aqueous environmental samples.  |  Schenzel, J., et al. 2010. J Agric Food Chem. 58: 11207-17. PMID: 20925381
  3. Beauvericin induced erythrocyte cell membrane scrambling.  |  Qadri, SM., et al. 2011. Toxicology. 283: 24-31. PMID: 21296643
  4. Beauvericin inhibits melanogenesis by regulating cAMP/PKA/CREB and LXR-α/p38 MAPK-mediated pathways.  |  Lee, SE., et al. 2018. Sci Rep. 8: 14958. PMID: 30297846
  5. In Vitro Activity of Beauvericin against All Developmental Stages of Sarcoptes scabiei.  |  Al Khoury, C., et al. 2020. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 64: PMID: 32122897
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  7. Beauvericin potentiates the activity of pesticides by neutralizing the ATP-binding cassette transporters in arthropods.  |  Al Khoury, C., et al. 2021. Sci Rep. 11: 10865. PMID: 34035330
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  9. In silico evidence of beauvericin antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2.  |  Al Khoury, C., et al. 2022. Comput Biol Med. 141: 105171. PMID: 34968860
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Beauvericin, 1 mg

sc-280609
1 mg
$75.00

Beauvericin, 5 mg

sc-280609A
5 mg
$210.00