Dexon (CAS 140-56-7)
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Dexon, recognized for its role as an effective fungicide, operates through a distinctive mechanism that targets the mitochondrial NADH-oxidase enzyme in susceptible fungal species. This action is critical for disrupting the normal respiratory process within the fungi, leading to a cessation of energy production and ultimately the organism′s death. By specifically inhibiting this enzyme, Dexon precisely hampers the fungal mitochondrial electron transport chain, a pathway essential for their survival and proliferation. This selective inhibition underscores its utility in research, particularly in studies aimed at understanding fungal physiology and the development of targeted antifungal strategies. Dexon′s mode of action provides useful for dissecting the complex interactions within fungal cells, offering insights into how fungi adapt to and resist chemical interventions, and paving the way for the innovation of novel fungicidal compounds.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Dexon, 250 mg | sc-257306 | 250 mg | $46.00 |