3-[(Decahydro-1b,2b,4ab-trimethyl-5-methylene-1-napthyl)methyl]-2-hydroxy-5-methoxybenzoquinone
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Red solid. PROTECT FROM LIGHT. PACKAGED UNDER INERT GAS. A cell-permeable marine sponge metabolite with anti-microbial, anti-HIV, anti-inflammatory, and anti-mitotic properties. Induces a complete and reversible breakdown of Golgi membranes into smaller vesicular structures and causes depolymerization of microtubules. Inhibits cellular methylations through its interaction with S-adenosylhomocysteinase. Blocks the cytotoxicity of ricin and diphtheria toxin. Acts as an inhibitor of the RNase H activity of HIV-1. Purity: ≥98% by HPLC. CAS 71678-03-0.

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