Amphotericin B binds ergosterol and induces membrane pore formations, increasing ROS and suppressing fungal growth. It also increases expression of IL-1-beta, TNF-alpha, BDNF and GDNF and protects against prion-induced neurodegeneration.
Cat.No
DC33388
Name
Amphotericin B
Chemical Properties
CAS
1397-89-3
Formula
C47H73NO17
MW
924.079036474228
Storage
2 years -20°C Powder, 2 weeks 4°C in DMSO, 6 months -80°C in DMSO
References
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