Kanosamine (3-Amino-3-deoxyglucose) is an antibiotic against Saccharomyces cerevisiae and human pathogenic fungi Candida albicans. Kanosamine exhibits antifungal activity through inhibition of cell wall synthesis and inhibition of GlcN-6-P synthase with phosphorylated kanosamine-6-phosphate in cytoplasma[1][2].
Molecular Weight:
179.17
CAS Number:
[576-44-3]
Formula:
C6H13NO5
Target:
Antibiotic,Fungal
Application Notes:
MCE Product type: Reference compound
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