Natamycin

Natamycin is a polyene antibiotic that generally finds application as an antifungal agent as it lacks development of resistance and has a broad spectrum of activity. However, its mode of action is yet unclear, direct binding and isothermal titration calorimetry studies has revealed that natamycin binds specifically to ergosterol present in model membranes.
Natamycin shows activity against both molds and yeasts. It finds applications as a fungicidal and antibiotic preservative in the food industry.

• Supplier: Aprofood
• Product #: FA-00391