| Bioactivity | Hymeglusin, as a fungal β-lactone antibiotic, is a HMG-CoA synthase inhibitor (IC50 = 0.12 μM). Hymeglusin covalently modifies the active Cys129 residue of the enzyme[2][3]. |
| Invitro | Hymeglusin inhibits dengue type 2 (DEN-2) New Guinea C (NGC) live virus replication in K562 cells. The therapeutic index (CC50/IC50) of Hymeglusin is 11. The EC50 of Hymeglusin in K562 cells is 4.5 μM[1]. |
| Name | Hymeglusin |
| CAS | 29066-42-0 |
| Formula | C18H28O5 |
| Molar Mass | 324.41 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | -20°C, stored under nitrogen, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen, away from moisture) |