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(+)-Usnic acid [CAS 7562-61-0]

CAS No:	7562-61-0
Applications:	Cancer-Kinase/protease
MW:	344.32
Formula:	C₁₈H₁₆O₇
SMILES:	O=C([C@@]1(C)C(OC2=C(C(C)=O)C(O)=C(C)C(O)=C12)=C3)C(C(C)=O)C3=O
Purity:	98.0
Description:	(+)-Usnic acid is isolated from isolated from lichens, binds at the ATP-binding pocket of mTOR, and inhibits mTORC1/2 activity. (+)-Usnic acid inhibits the phosphorylation of mTOR downstream effectors: Akt (Ser473), 4EBP1, S6K, induces autophay, with anti-cancer activity[1]. (+)-Usnic acid possesses antimicrobial activity against a number of planktonic gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, and Enterococcus faecium[2].
Shipping Conditions:	Ship at ambient
Usage:	Research Use Only