Thielavin B is a fungal metabolite closely related to thielavin A but reported to have a slightly different biochemical profile. Thielavin B is a potent inhibitor of phospholipase C, and inhibits peptidoglycan formation and prostaglandin biosynthesis.
Thielavin B is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO.
CAS Number
71950-67-9
Molecular Formula
C31H34O10
Molecular Weight
566.6
Mechanism of Action
Thielavins inhibit glucose-6-phosphatase.
Storage Conditions
-20°C