(+)-Usnic acid
Catalogue number:
HY-N0656A-1mL
Supplier:
Size:
1 ml
Product is available in:
This product is for research use only and is not for human consumption or therapeutic use.
CAS Number:
7562-61-0
Purity:
98
Molecular Weight:
344.32
- Data sheet: View or download
- MSDS: View or download
- Protocol: View or download
Product Description:
(+)-Usnic acid is isolated from isolated from lichens, binds at the ATP-binding pocket of mTOR, and inhibits mTORC1/2 activity. (+)-Usnic acid inhibits the phosphorylation of mTOR downstream effectors: Akt (Ser473), 4EBP1, S6K, induces autophay, with anti-cancer activity[1]. (+)-Usnic acid possesses antimicrobial activity against a number of planktonic gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, and Enterococcus faecium[2].
Storage Temperature:
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
