Penicillic acid - CAS 90-65-3

Penicillic acid, a polyketide mycotoxin, synthesized by various species of Aspergillus and Penicillium, acts as an inhibitor of Fas ligand-induced apoptosis by impeding self-processing of caspase-8. Additionally, in vitro studies have shown that Penicillic acid displays cytotoxic properties in rat alveolar macrophages.

Apoptosis, Caspase, Antibiotic, Antibacterial

Proteases/Proteasome, Apoptosis, Microbiology/Virology

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0.98

C8H10O4

170.16

CO\C(=C\C(O)=O)C(=O)C(C)=C.COC1=CC(=O)OC1(O)C(C)=C

-20°C

Ice Packs

Natural Product