Fusaric acid (CAS 536-69-6)
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Fusaric acid is a small molecule inhibitor of DBH (dopamine beta-hydroxylase), an enzyme responsible for the conversion of dopamine to norepinephrine. Reports indicate that Fusaric acid exposure will decrease levels of norepinephrine while slightly increasing levels of dopamine in the brain. Serotonin levels are affected by the respective levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, and a slight increase in serotonin level has also been correlated with Fusaric acid activity. Fusaric acid is also observed to induce inhibition of dopamine and norepinephrine synaptosomal uptake. Fusaric acid, a naturally existing organic compound, is present in various fungal species such as Aspergillus, Fusarium, and Penicillium. This compound exhibits remarkable inhibitory properties against chitinase, an enzyme responsible for breaking down chitin—a vital constituent of fungal cell walls.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Fusaric acid, 50 mg | sc-202616 | 50 mg | $44.00 | |||
Fusaric acid, 250 mg | sc-202616A | 250 mg | $107.00 | |||
Fusaric acid, 1 g | sc-202616B | 1 g | $301.00 |