Description| Biochem/physiol Actions | Antibacterial and antifungal. Blocks the formation of protein N-glycosidic linkages by inhibiting the transfer of N-acetylglucosamine 1-phosphate to dolichol monophosphate. Inhibits bacterial and eukaryote N-acetylglucosamine transferases and prevents formation of N-acetylglucosamine lipid intermediates. | | General description | Contains homologues A,B,C, and D. Composition may vary from lot to lot. Actual content given on label. |
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