DC-LC3in-D5 acts as an autophagy inhibitor by attenuating LC3B lipidation. DC-LC3in-D5 binds with LC3B. DC-LC3in-D5 disrupts the LC3B-LBP2 interaction with an IC50 of 200 nM. DC-LC3in-D5 may contribute to anti-HCV or combination researchs in cancer through inhibiting autophagy[1].
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