Nikkomycin Z
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Nikkomycin Z is a nucleoside peptide and an orally active antifungal agent. Nikkomycin Z inhibits chitin synthesis by acting as a competitive analogue of the chitin synthase substrate UDP-N-acetylglucosamine. Nikkomycin Z has antifungal activity.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- Purity: 98.53%
- CAS No.: 59456-70-1
- Formula: C20H25N5O10
- Molecular Weight:495.44
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Storage:Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month
Publications Citing Use of MedChemExpress (MCE) Nikkomycin Z
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Biological Activity
Nikkomycin Z (0.03-32 mg/L; 24 h) inhibits the growth and biofilm formation of Candida albicans and Candida parapsilosis, and shows better efficacy when used in combination with echinocandins, such as Caspofungin (HY-17006A) and Micafungin (HY-17579)[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
| NCT Number | Sponsor | Condition | Start Date |
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| NCT01329991 | Plexxikon| | 2011-05 | PHASE1 |
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 59456-70-1
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 495.44
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Formula C20H25N5O10
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
O[C@@H]1[C@H](O)[C@@H]([C@@H](C(O)=O)NC([C@@H](N)[C@@H]([C@H](O)C2=NC=C(O)C=C2)C)=O)O[C@H]1N3C(NC(C=C3)=O)=O
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Publications (3)
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Journal Impact Factor
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Most Recent
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Nat Commun
2026 Apr 28. PMID: 42049743 -
J Agric Food Chem
Transcription Repressor SsGATA2 Regulates Broad-Spectrum Resistance to Fungicides and Pathogenicity in Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. [Abstract]2025 Jul 9;73(27):16787-16803. PMID: 40558024 -
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
Absence of neutrophils impairs the host defense in murine footpad model of chromoblastomycosis. [Abstract]2025 Apr 23;19(4):e0012986. PMID: 40267064
Solvent & Solubility
H2O : 100 mg/mL (201.84 mM; Need ultrasonic)
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (274 KB)
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SDS (394 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. R Kovács, et al. Synergistic Effect of Nikkomycin Z With Caspofungin and Micafungin Against Candida Albicans and Candida Parapsilosis Biofilms. Lett Appl Microbiol. 2019 Oct;69(4):271-278. [Content Brief]
[3]. Nix DE, et al. Pharmacokinetics of nikkomycin Z after single rising oral doses. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2009 Jun;53(6):2517-21. [Content Brief]
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| H2O | 1 mM | 2.0184 mL | 10.0920 mL | 20.1841 mL | 50.4602 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.4037 mL | 2.0184 mL | 4.0368 mL | 10.0920 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.2018 mL | 1.0092 mL | 2.0184 mL | 5.0460 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.1346 mL | 0.6728 mL | 1.3456 mL | 3.3640 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.1009 mL | 0.5046 mL | 1.0092 mL | 2.5230 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.0807 mL | 0.4037 mL | 0.8074 mL | 2.0184 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.0673 mL | 0.3364 mL | 0.6728 mL | 1.6820 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0505 mL | 0.2523 mL | 0.5046 mL | 1.2615 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0404 mL | 0.2018 mL | 0.4037 mL | 1.0092 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0336 mL | 0.1682 mL | 0.3364 mL | 0.8410 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0252 mL | 0.1262 mL | 0.2523 mL | 0.6308 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0202 mL | 0.1009 mL | 0.2018 mL | 0.5046 mL |
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.