Description
Cyclopiazonic acid is an inhibitor of sarco/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+/ATPase (SERCA) pumps, increasing intracellular Ca2+ levels and altering contractility in smooth muscle tissues. Additionally, this compound inhibits proliferation of Plasmodium falciparum, exhibiting some potential anti-parasitic activity.
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