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Atovaquone

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Description: Inhibits complex III of mitochondrial electron transport chain in parasites
Chemical Name: 2-[trans-4-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclohexyl]-3-hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
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Biological Activity for Atovaquone

Broad spectrum antiparasitic and antipneumocystic compound. Inhibits bc1 complex (complex III) of mitochondrial electron transport chain (EC50 = 0.26 μM), causing cell death in Plasmodium yoelii infected erythrocytes. Also inhibits DHODH. Also exhibits anti-MERS-CoV activity in Vero cells in vitro (IC50 = 0.72 μM).

Technical Data for Atovaquone

M. Wt 366.84
Formula C22H19ClO3
Storage Store at -20°C
Purity ≥98% (HPLC)
CAS Number 95233-18-4
PubChem ID 74989
InChI Key BSJMWHQBCZFXBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Smiles O=C1C(O)=C([C@H]2CC[C@H](C3=CC=C(Cl)C=C3)CC2)C(C4=CC=CC=C41)=O

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References for Atovaquone

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Hughes et al (1990) Efficacy of a hydroxynaphthoquinone, 566C80, in experimental Pneumocystis carinii pneumonitis. Antimicrob.Agents Chemother. 34 225 PMID: 2327770

Srivastava et al (1997) Atovaquone, a broad spectrum antiparasitic drug, collapses mitochondrial membrane potential in a malarial parasite. J.Biol.Chem. 272 3961 PMID: 9020100

Ko et al (2020) Screening of FDA-approved drugs using a MERS-CoV clinical isolate from South Korea identifies potential therapeutic options for COVID-19. BioRxiv - Paper not yet peer reviewed

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