Sceptrin Explained

Sceptrin is a bioactive marine isolate.[1] It has been isolated from the marine sponge Agelas conifera and appears to have affinity for the bacterial actin equivalent MreB.[2] As such, this compound possess antibiotic potential.

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Notes and References

  1. 20030414. 2010. Cipres. A. O'Malley. DP. Li. K. Finlay. D. Baran. PS. Vuori. K. Phil S. Baran . Sceptrin, a marine natural compound, inhibits cell motility in a variety of cancer cell lines. 5. 2. 195–202. 10.1021/cb900240k. 2825093. ACS Chemical Biology.
  2. 18479102. 2008. Rodriguez. AD. Lear. MJ. La Clair. JJ. Identification of the binding of sceptrin to MreB via a bidirectional affinity protocol. 130. 23. 7256–7258. 10.1021/ja7114019. J Am Chem Soc.

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