Description
Brefeldin A (BFA) is a lactone antibiotic and a specific inhibitor of protein trafficking. Brefeldin A blocks the transport of secreted and membrane proteins from endoplasmic reticulum to Golgi apparatus. Brefeldin A is also an autophagy and mitophagy inhibitor. Brefeldin A is a CRISPR/Cas9 activator. Brefeldin A inhibits HSV-1 and has anti-cancer activity.
Synonyms
NECTROLIDE;SYNERGISIDIN;4h-cyclopent(f)oxacyclotridecin-4-one,1,6,7,8,9,11a-beta,12,13,14,14a-alpha-de;cahydro-1-beta-13-alpha-dihydroxy-6-beta-methyl-;cyanaein;CYANEIN;DECUMBIN;GAMMA-4-DIHDYROXY-2-(6-HYDROXY-1-HEPTENYL)-4-CYCLOPENTANECROTONIC ACID LAMBDA-LACTONE