Mycosporine glycine

SKU: orb3179752

Description

Mycosporine glycine (Mycosporine-Gly) is a potent singlet oxygen quencher. It effectively inhibits various harmful effects of Type II photosensitization in biological systems, such as mitochondrial electron transfer deactivation, microsomal lipid peroxidation, erythrocyte hemolysis, and growth inhibition of Escherichia coli. Mycosporine glycine serves to protect marine organisms from sun damage.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 65318-21-0
• MW: 245.23
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₅NO₆
• SMILES: N(CC(O)=O)C1=C(OC)C(=O)C[C@@](CO)(O)C1
• Target: Antibacterial,Mitochondrial Metabolism

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

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Antibacterial,Mitochondrial Metabolism