Description General description A non-hormonal, alkylated imino sugar that acts as a transition state analog inhibitor of ceramide-specific glycosyltransferases and ER α-glucosidases I and II. Displays broad-spectrum anti-viral effects by inhibiting the processing of viral surface glycoproteins. Shown to reversibly induce infertility in male mammals. A non-hormonal, alkylated iminosugar that acts as a transition state analog inhibitor of ceramide-specific glycosyltransferases and ER α-glucosidases I and II. Displays a broad-spectrum anti-viral activity by aiding the misfolding of glycoproteins. Shown to reversibly induce infertility in male mammals. Does not inhibit cell proliferation. Please note that the molecular weight for this compound is batch-specific due to variable water content. Packaging 10 mg in Plastic ampoule Biochem/physiol Actions Cell permeable: no Primary Target Ceramide-specific glycosyltransferases Product does not compete with ATP. Reversible: yes Packaging Packaged under inert gas Warning Toxicity: Standard Handling (A) Other Notes Dwek, R.A., et al. 2002. Nat. Rev. Drug Discovery1, 65. van der Spoel, A.C., et al. 2002. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA99, 17173. Platt, F.M., et al. 1997. Science276, 428. Block, T.M., et al. 1994. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA91, 2235. Platt, F.M., et al. 1994. J. Biol. Chem.269, 8362.