Bioactivity | Aspergillomarasmine A is a natural aminopolycarboxylic acid with potent inhibitory activity against class B metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs). Aspergillomarasmine A inactivates MBLs by removing a catalytic Zn2+ cofactor. Aspergillomarasmine A acts as a selective Zn2+ scavenger, promoting the dissociation of the metal cofactor, thereby indirectly inactivating NDM-1. Aspergillomarasmine A causes the loss of Zn2+ ions from the low-affinity binding site of NDM-1. The action of Aspergillomarasmine A results in the rapid degradation of Zn2+-deficient NDM-1, thereby enhancing its potency as a β-lactam enhancer. The mechanism of Aspergillomarasmine A has broad applicability among different Zn2+ chelators[1]. |
CAS | 3484-65-9 |
Formula | C10H17N3O8 |
Molar Mass | 307.26 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Aspergillomarasmine A inhibits metallo-β-lactamases by selectively sequestering Zn2 |