Chemical Name: | Spiro[2,26-dioxabicyclo[23.3.1]nonacosa-4,18,20-triene-27,2'-[2H]pyran]-3,3',9,13(4'H)-tetrone,22-ethyl-5',6'-dihydro-7,11,14,15-tetrahydroxy-6'-[(2R)-2-hydroxypropyl]-5',6,8,10,12,14,16,28,29-nonamethyl-,(1R,2'S,4E,5'S,6S,6'S,7R,8S,10R,11R,12S,14R,15S,16R,18E,20E,22R,25S,28S,29R)- |
CAS Number: | 11050-94-5 |
Product Number: | AG008RJV(AGN-PC-0P0R7D) |
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MDL No: | MFCD00043232 |
Molecular Formula: | C45H72O12 |
Molecular Weight: | 805.0460 |
Oligomycin B, a naturally occurring compound derived from Streptomyces bacteria, is a potent inhibitor of ATP synthase, an enzyme crucial for cellular energy production. In chemical synthesis, Oligomycin B finds application as a valuable tool for studying mitochondrial function and investigating cellular metabolism. It can serve as a molecular probe in research focused on understanding the mechanisms of oxidative phosphorylation and energy production pathways within cells. By targeting ATP synthase, Oligomycin B disrupts ATP production, leading to a variety of effects on cellular processes that can be manipulated for research purposes. Its unique mechanism of action makes Oligomycin B a versatile compound in biochemical studies and drug development efforts targeting energy metabolism pathways.