Phomopsin A

Phomopsin A is an acidic 13-membered cyclic hexapeptide-like metabolite with three unusual amino acids linked in an "ansa" macrocycle with a three amino acid "tail", terminating in a dicarboxylic acid. Phomopsin A is a potent mycotoxin produced by the fungus Phomopsis leptostromiformis and is the causative agent of lupinosis in livestock fed infected lupins. Phomopsin A is an important bioprobe for understanding cellular structural proteins. It acts by selectively binding to dimeric tubulin, inhibiting the formation of the microtubule spindle to block cell division. Phomopsin A binds to tubulin at a site overlapping that of vinblastine and maytansine. Uniquely, phomopsin A protects tubulin from decay.

Small volumes of Phomopsin A biochemical vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

MBS6062957 is a biochemical targeting Phomopsin A.