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Castanospermine

Article number:

5501121

CAS No.:

79831-76-8

Formula:

C₈H₁₅NO₄

Chemical description:

(1S,6S,7R,8R,8aR)-1,6,7,8-tetrahydroxyindolizidine

Molecular weight:

189,20 g/mol

Pharmacology: Potent inhibitor of alpha- and beta-glucosidases. Exhibits antiviral properties. Inhibits HIV infectivity. Inhibits thyroglobulin secretion. Displays antitumor activity. Inhibits protein glycosylation . Anti-angiogenic activity. Origin: natural, from Castanospermum australe.

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