Amphotericin B methyl ester

• UNSPSC Description:

  Amphotericin B methyl ester is the methyl ester derivative of the polyene antibiotic Amphotericin B (A634250). Amphotericin B methyl ester is the cholesterol-binding compound possesses significant antifungal activity. Amphotericin B methyl ester disrupts HIV-1 particle production and potently inhibits HIV-1 replication[1][2].

• Target Antigen:

  Fungal; HIV

• Type:

  Reference compound

• Related Pathways:

  Anti-infection

• Field of Research:

  Infection

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/amphotericin-b-methyl-ester.html

• Smiles:

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• Molecular Weight:

  938.11

• References & Citations:

  [1]Waheed AA, et al. Inhibition of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 assembly and release by the cholesterol-binding compound amphotericin B methyl ester: evidence for Vpu dependence. J Virol. 2008 Oct;82(19):9776-81.|[2]Keim GR, et al. Comparative toxicological studies of amphotericin B methyl ester and amphotericin B in mice, rats, and dogs. ntimicrob Agents Chemother. 1976 Oct;10(4):687-90.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Blue Ice

• CAS Number:

  36148-89-7