Formycin A; from Streptomyces kaniharaensis; greater than =98% (HPLC)

Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Formycin A possess antitumor function, along with its antibacterial and antiviral activity.

Formycin A (FA) is a C-nucleoside that inhibits the E.coli enzyme purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP). FA was found to upsurge insulin release elevated by glucose, and was also shown to inhibit 5′-Methylthioadenosine/S-adenosylhomocysteine (MTA/AdoHcy) nucleosidase, an enzyme important in the recycling of methionine. Research has shown FA is an antiretroviral agent against HIV-1, targeting reverse transcription.

General description

Chemical structure: nucleoside

Formycin A is an adenosine analog, and is cytotoxic in nature. It acts as a substrate for the human enzymes human erythrocytic adenosine deaminase and adenosine kinase.

Other Notes

Store the product sealed at –20 °C. Under these conditions the product is stable for at least 4 years.

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Packaging

10MG