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Ambuic acid (CAS 340774-69-8)

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Alternate Names:
(+)-Ambuic acid
Application:
Ambuic acid is A chemical that inhibits the biosynthesis of cyclic peptide quormones
CAS Number:
340774-69-8
Molecular Weight:
350.41
Molecular Formula:
C16H26O6
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Ambuic acid is a compound that functions as an inhibitor of certain enzymes involved in specific cellular processes. It acts by binding to the active site of the enzyme, thereby preventing its normal function and disrupting the biochemical pathways in which it participates. This disruption ultimately leads to the inhibition of key cellular processes, affecting the growth and development of the target organism. Ambuic acid′s mechanism of action involves interfering with the catalytic activity of the enzyme, thereby impeding its ability to carry out its normal function within the cell. Its specific mechanism of action may be a useful compound for elucidating the biochemical pathways and molecular interactions involved in various biological systems.


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Ambuic acid, 250 µg

sc-396545
250 µg
$84.00