Calphostin Explained

The calphostins are a class of closely related chemical compounds isolated from the fungus Cladosporium cladosporioides.[1] [2] The known calphostins include calphostin A, calphostin B, calphostin C, calphostin D, and calphostin I. The calphostins are inhibitors of protein kinase C (PKC).[1] [2] The most potent member of the series, calphostin C,[1] has found use as a biochemical tool because of this activity.[3]

Calpohostin R1R2
Calphostin ABzBz
Calphostin BBzH
Calphostin CBz4-(HO)Bz
Calphostin DHH
Calphostin I4-(HO)Bz4-(HO)Bz

Calphostin C

See main article: Calphostin C.

Calphostin C is a potent inhibitor of protein kinase C (PKC).[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Journal of Antibiotics . 1989 . 42 . 1470–1474 . Kobayashi, E . Ando, K . Nakano, H . Iida, T . Ohno, H . Morimoto, M . Tamaoki, T . 2478514 . Calphostins (UCN-1028), novel and specific inhibitors of protein kinase C. I. Fermentation, isolation, physico-chemical properties and biological activities . 10 . 10.7164/antibiotics.42.1470. free .
  2. Journal of Antibiotics . 1989 . 42 . 1475–1481 . Iida, T . Kobayashi, E . Yoshida, M . Sano, H . 2478515 . Calphostins, novel and specific inhibitors of protein kinase C. II. Chemical structures . 10 . 10.7164/antibiotics.42.1475. free .
  3. Web site: Calphostin C . Biomol GmbH . 11 October 2024 .