*Please inquire the availability for this product. Monactin is a member of the macrotetrolide complex produced by a range of Streptomyces species. Monactin has not previously been available for intensive investigation. Early literature reported that the related dinactin is a monovalent cation ionophore with high selectivity for ammonium and potassium. Monactin inhibits T-cell proliferation induced by IL-2 and cytokine production at nanomolar levels for IL-2, IL-4, IL-5 and IFN-α?3.
Additional Information
Synonyms
5-demethyl-5-ethylnonactin, AKD 1B
Product #
M-2603
CAS #
7182-54-9
Formula
C41H66O12
MW
751
Appearance
Colourless Film
Purity
>95% by HPLC
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO Poor water solubility