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SMB00292

Sigma-Aldrich

Fengycin

≥90%

Synonym(s):

Fengycin, Plipastatin

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C72H110N12O20
Molecular Weight:
1463.71
UNSPSC Code:
51102829
NACRES:
NA.85

biological source

Bacillus subtilis

Assay

≥90%

form

powder

color

, Off-White to Light Yellow to Light Brown

antibiotic activity spectrum

fungi

Mode of action

cell membrane | interferes

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Chemical structure: peptide
Fengycin is a lipopeptide complex which is synthesized by Bacillus subtilis strain F-29-3. It is an antifungal compound, and is made up of two components namely, fengycin A and fengycin B. Fengycin A contains 1 D-Ala, 1 L-Ile, 1 L-Pro, 1 D-allo-Thr, 3 L-Glx, 1 D-Tyr, 1 L-Tyr, 1 D-Orn, whereas fengycin B contains D-Val instead of D-Ala.

Application

Fengycin may be used for the sterilization of E. coli., and for the inactivation of spores of Bacillus cereus.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Fengycin shows antifungal properties against filamentous fungi, but has no action against yeast and bacteria. Certain unsaturated fatty acids facilitate the antifungal property, whereas sterols, phospholipids and oleic acid act as antagonists. It produces morphological abnormalities in fungi including curling, bulging and empyting of hyphae. Thus, it mainly functions through its effects on the plasma membrane.

Packaging

5MG

Storage and Stability

Store at 2 to 8 °C. (Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Light sensitive.)

Other Notes

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Light sensitive.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

SMB00292-5MG-PW:
SMB00292-BULK:
SMB00292-5MG:
SMB00292-VAR:
SMB00292-5MG-LBL:

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Antifungal effects of bacilysin and fengymycin from Bacillus subtilis F-29-3 a comparsion with activities of other Bacillus antibiotics.
Loeffler W., et al
Journal of Phytopathology, 115, 204-213 (1986)
Optimization of inactivation of endospores of Bacillus cereus in milk by surfactin and fengycin using a response surface method.
Huang X
International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 14(2), 89-95 (2008)
Plipastatins: new inhibitors of phospholipase A2, produced by Bacillus cereus BMG302-fF67
Nishikiori, T., et al
The Journal of Antibiotics, 39, 745-745 (1986)
Marc Ongena et al.
Environmental microbiology, 9(4), 1084-1090 (2007-03-16)
Multiple strains of Bacillus spp. were demonstrated to stimulate plant defence responses. However, very little is known about the nature of molecular determinants secreted by these Gram-positive bacteria that are responsible for the elicitation of the induced systemic resistance (ISR)
N Vanittanakom et al.
The Journal of antibiotics, 39(7), 888-901 (1986-07-01)
Fengycin is an antifungal lipopeptide complex produced by Bacillus subtilis strain F-29-3. It inhibits filamentous fungi but is ineffective against yeast and bacteria. The inhibition is antagonized by sterols, phospholipids and oleic acid, whereas two other unsaturated fatty acids increase
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