Description	Ectoine is a natural cell protectant, an amino acid derivate produced by bacteria living under extremely harsh environmental conditions. Ectoine serves as an osmoregulatory compatible solute, increasing the hydration of the skin surface and stabilizing lipid layers, which is useful in skincare[1]. Ectoine demonstrates a good safety profile for the treatment of allergic rhinitis[2].
Related Catalog	Research Areas >> Inflammation/Immunology Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> Bacterial
Target	Bacterial[1]
Storage	Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Shipping	Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
SMILES	O=C([C@H]1NC(C)=NCC1)O
References	[1]. Werkhäuser N, et al. Treatment of allergic rhinitis with ectoine containing nasal spray and eye drops in comparison with azelastine containing nasal spray and eye drops or with cromoglycic Acid containing nasal spray. J Allergy (Cairo). 2014;2014:176597. [2]. Graf R, et al. The multifunctional role of ectoine as a natural cell protectant. Clin Dermatol. 2008 Jul-Aug;26(4):326-33.

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ectoine Biological Activity