Description
Dihydrocytochalasin B is a mycotoxin derivative that inhibits actin polymerization, preventing mitosis. Dihydrocytochalasin B exhibits anti-parasitic activity, inhibiting the growth of Entamoeba invadens. Additionally, dihydrocytochalasin B exhibits neuromodulatory activity, enhancing the conversion of Kv1.1 K+ channels to A-type K+ channels.
References
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Jing J, Chikvashvili D, Singer-Lahat D, et al. Fast inactivation of a brain K+ channel composed of Kv1.1 and Kvbeta1.1 subunits modulated by G protein beta gamma subunits. EMBO J. 1999 Mar 1;18(5):1245-56. PMID: 10064591.