Description
Nystatin is a polyene macrolide antibiotic initially produced by Streptomyces. Nystatin exhibits antifungal activity, binding ergosterol and forming pores in fungal membranes.
Nystatin is a polyene macrolide antibiotic initially produced by Streptomyces. Nystatin exhibits antifungal activity, binding ergosterol and forming pores in fungal membranes.
Cas No. | 1400-61-9 |
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Purity | 4400u/mg |
Formula | C47H75NO17 |
Formula Wt. | 926.09 |
IUPAC Name | (4E,6E,8E,10E,14E,16E,18S,19R,20R,21S,35S)-3-[(2S,3S,4S,5S,6R)-4-amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-19,25,27,29,32,33,35,37-octahydroxy-18,20,21-trimethyl-23-oxo-22,39-dioxabicyclo[33.3.1]nonatriaconta-4,6,8,10,14,16-hexaene-38-carboxylic acid |
Synonym | Fungicidin; Candex; Mycostatin; Nystan; O-V Statin |
Melting Point | 160°C (dec) |
Solubility | Soluble in methanol, ethanol and water. |
Appearance | Pale Yellow Powder |
Store Temp | 4°C |
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Ship Temp | Ambient |
MSDS | N9874 MSDS PDF |
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Info Sheet | N9874 Info Sheet PDF |
Serhan G, Stack CM, Perrone GG, et al. The polyene antifungals, amphotericin B and nystatin, cause cell death in Saccharomyces cerevisiae by a distinct mechanism to amphibian-derived antimicrobial peptides. Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob. 2014 May 12;13:18. PMID: 24884795.
Fjaervik E, Zotchev SB. Biosynthesis of the polyene macrolide antibiotic nystatin in Streptomyces noursei. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2005 Jun;67(4):436-43. PMID: 15700127.
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