| Bioactivity | Virstatin inhibits the pili system synthesis and prevents A. baumannii biofilm formation. Virstatin also inhibits dimerization of the transcriptional activator ToxT[1][2]. |
| Target | ToxT |
| Name | Virstatin |
| CAS | 88909-96-0 |
| Formula | C16H13NO4 |
| Molar Mass | 283.28 |
| 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]. Nait Chabane Y, et al. Virstatin inhibits biofilm formation and motility of Acinetobacter baumannii. BMC Microbiol. 2014 Mar 12;14:62. [2]. Shakhnovich EA, et al. Virstatin inhibits dimerization of the transcriptional activator ToxT. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2007 Feb 13;104(7):2372-7. |