Galvestine-1 is a potent small-molecule inhibitor of monogalactosyldiacylglycerol (MGDG) synthase that competitively binds to the diacylglycerol substrate site with an IC50 of 10 μM. This bioactive compound demonstrates excellent plant mobility, being efficiently absorbed through roots and systemically distributed via xylem transport to mesophyll tissues. In Arabidopsis thaliana, Galvestine-1 treatment leads to significant reduction of MGDG content and disrupts chloroplast development, likely through impairment of thylakoid membrane biogenesis. These unique properties establish Galvestine-1 as a valuable chemical tool for investigating MGDG-dependent processes and studying lipid homeostasis mechanisms in plants.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.