Description
Reduces 1,3,6,8-tetrahydroxynaphthalene to scytalone and also reduces 1,3,8-trihydroxynaphthalene to vermelone. Involved with EC 4.2.1.94 scytalone dehydratase in the biosynthesis of melanin in pathogenic fungi.
Form
Liquid or lyophilized powder
Storage
Store it at +4 ºC for short term. For long term storage, store it at -20 ºC~-80 ºC.
Reaction
scytalone + NADP+ = 1,3,6,8-tetrahydroxynaphthalene + NADPH + H+
Notes
This item requires custom production and lead time is between 5-9 weeks. We can custom produce according to your specifications.