

Ebelactone A Microbial by Molecular Depot is a ebelactone A, a beta-lactone esterase inhibitor produced by Streptomyces species strain MG7-G1. The strained beta-lactone ring acylates the active site serine of an esterase or lipase, so inhibition is covalent rather than competitive. It is used as an esterase and lipase inhibitor, in formyl-methionine aminopeptidase studies and in enzyme inhibition research. Each unit contains 1 mg. MBP supplies Molecular Depot research reagents to research labs in the United States, Canada and worldwide.