Bioactivity | Ophiobolin C inhibits CCR5 binding to the envelop protein gp120 and CD4, which is responsible for mediating the entry of HIV-1 into cells[1]. Ophiobolin C is also cytotoxic to chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells[2]. |
CAS | 19022-51-6 |
Formula | C25H38O3 |
Molar Mass | 386.57 |
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]. Jayasuriya H, et al. Isolation and structure of antagonists of chemokine receptor (CCR5). J Nat Prod. 2004 Jun;67(6):1036-8. [2]. Bladt TT, et al. Bio-activity and dereplication-based discovery of ophiobolins and other fungal secondary metabolites targeting leukemia cells. Molecules. 2013 Nov 26;18(12):14629-50. |