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Overview
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Myriocin is an α-amino fatty acid derived from several genera of fungi, notably Myriococcum, Melanconis and Isaria.
Myriocin is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Limited water solubility.Please contact us at for specific academic pricing.
Background
Myriocin potently inhibits sphingosine biosynthesis by blocking the first enzyme in the pathway, serine palmitoyltransferase. Myriocin induces apoptosis by depleting cellular sphingolipids, inhibits proliferation of IL-2-dependent mouse cytotoxic cells and is a potent immunosuppressant.
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Overview