A polyene antifungal effective against molds, fungi and yeast contamination. It binds to ergosterol and creates nystatin/ergosterol based ion channels in lipid bilayers causing K+ leakage that results in fungal cell death.
Application Notes
Nystatin is a polyene antibiotic. Its uses include preventing cell culture contamination and inducing interleukin (IL)-1, IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor a secretion in TLR2-expressing THP1 cells.
Usage Statement
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Key Applications
Antibiotic