Uses
Fumitremorgin C is a tremorgenic mycotoxin isolated from Aspergillus fumigatus. Recent research has determined fumitremorgin C as a potent inhibitor of the breast cancer resistance protein BCRP/ABCG2 multidrug transporter.
Definition
ChEBI: An organic heteropentacyclic compound that is a mycotoxic indole alkaloid produced by several fungi. A potent and specific inhibitor of the breast cancer resistance protein multidrug transporter.
General Description
A cell-permeable indolyldiketopiperazinyl mycotoxin that inhibits BCRP/ABCG2 (breast cancer resistance protein/ATP-binding cassette G2) multidrug transport activity. Also acts as a potent and specific chemosenzitizing agent.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: yes
target
Antifection | P-gp
