Helvolic acid (CAS 29400-42-8)
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Helvolic acid is a compound that functions as an inhibitor of certain enzymes involved in cellular processes. It exerts its mechanism of action by binding to the active site of the target enzyme, thereby preventing the substrate from binding and inhibiting the enzyme′s activity. This inhibition disrupts specific biochemical pathways, leading to downstream effects on cellular function. Helvolic acid′s mechanism of action involves interfering with the synthesis of cellular components, ultimately impacting cell growth and proliferation. It may exhibit antimicrobial activity by disrupting the integrity of bacterial cell membranes. Helvolic acid is utilized to investigate the molecular pathways and cellular processes affected by its inhibitory properties.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Helvolic acid, 1 mg | sc-396538 | 1 mg | $250.00 |