Depolymerizes actin
Mycalolide B is a novel marine natural product which binds to actin in a 1:1 molar ratio (Kd=13-20 nM). It selectively and completely depolymerizes F-actin to G-actin via a mechanism distinct from that of the cytochalasins. Unlike cytochalasins, it inhibits actin-activated Mg2+-ATPase from rabbit skeletal muscle.
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Product Details
Appearance |
Clear to white solid |
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CAS |
122752-21-0 |
Couple Target |
ATPase |
Couple Type |
Inhibitor |
Formula |
C52H74N4O17 |
MW |
1027.2 |
Purity |
≥98% (HPLC) |
Solubility |
Soluble in DMSO, methanol or isopropanol |
Source |
Isolated from the marine sponge Mycale sp. |
Handling & Storage
Use/Stability |
As indicated on product label or CoA when stored as recommended. Store, as supplied, at -20°C for up to 1 year. Store solutions at -20°C for up to 3 months. |
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Long Term Storage |
-20°C |
Shipping |
Dry Ice |
Regulatory Status |
RUO – Research Use Only |
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- Cancer cells suppress NK activity by actin-driven polarisation of inhibitory ligands at the synapse: Hoffmann, C., Filali, L., et al.; bioRxiv , (2025)
- Toxoplasma gondii-Induced Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Amplify the Innate and Adaptive Response: F.J.B. Miranda, et al.; Mbio 12, e0130721 (2021), Abstract
- TgTKL1 Is a Unique Plant-Like Nuclear Kinase That Plays an Essential Role in Acute Toxoplasmosis: J.M. Varberg, et al.; Mbio. 9, e00301-18 (2018), Abstract — Full Text
- Evasion of Human Neutrophil-Mediated Host Defense during Toxoplasma gondii Infection: Lima, T. S., Gov, L., et al.; Mbio 9, (2018), Abstract
- Nuclear herpesvirus capsid motility is not dependent on F-actin: J.B. Bosse, et al.; MBio 5, e01909 (2014), Abstract — Full Text
- Cell death of gamma interferon-stimulated human fibroblasts upon Toxoplasma gondii infection induces early parasite egress and limits parasite replication: Niedelman, W., Sprokholt, J. K., et al.; Infect. Immun. 81, 4341 (2013), Abstract
- Human innate immunity to Toxoplasma gondii is mediated by host caspase-1 and ASC and parasite GRA15: Gov, L., Karimzadeh, A., et al.; Mbio 4, (2013), Abstract
- Actin filaments play an essential role for transport of nascent HIV-1 proteins in host cells: H. Sasaki et al.; Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 316, 588 (2004), Abstract
- Uncoupling of gate and fence functions of MDCK cells by the actin-depolymerizing reagent mycalolide B: R. Takakuwa; Exp. Cell. Res. 257, 238 (2000), Abstract
- Actin-depolymerizing effect of dimeric macrolides, bistheonellide A and swinholide A: S.Y. Saito, et al.; J. Biochem. 123, 571 (1998), Abstract
- Inhibition of rat platelet aggregation by mycalolide-B, a novel inhibitor of actin polymerization with a different mechanism of action from cytochalasin-D: A. Sugidachi et al.; Thromb. Haemost. 79, 614 (1998), Abstract
- Actin-binding specificity of marine macrolide toxins, mycalolide B and kabiramide D: S. Wada et al.; J. Biochem. 123, 946 (1998), Abstract
- A family of novel actin-inhibiting marine toxins: S. Saito & H. Karaki; Clin. Exp. Pharmacol. Physiol. 23, 743 (1996), Abstract
- Cellular changes of rat embryonic fibroblasts by an actin-polymerization inhibitor, bistheonellide A, from a marine sponge: S. Watabe et al.; Cell. Struct. Funct. 21, 199 (1996), Abstract
- Mycalolide B, a novel actin depolymerizing agent: S.Saito et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 269, 29710 (1994), Abstract
- Mycalolide-B, a novel and specific inhibitor of actomyosin ATPase isolated from marine sponge: M. Hori et al.; FEBS Lett. 322, 151 (1993), Abstract
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