Pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid has demonstrated antiparasitic activity against Trypanosomes by selective proline racemase inhibition and has potent antifungal activity against Phytophthora. It also has antifungal properties.
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Applications
Pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid has demonstrated antiparasitic activity against Trypanosomes by selective proline racemase inhibition and has potent antifungal activity against Phytophthora. It also has antifungal properties.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol.
Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Stable under recommended storage conditions.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- AN Radhakrishnan.; A Meister. Conversion of hydroxyproline to pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid.Journal of Biological Chemistry. 1957, 42,(31), 559-565.
- DJ Prockop.; S Udenfriend. A specific method for the analysis of hydroxyproline in tissues and urine. Analytical biochemistry. 1960, 1,(3), 228-239.