Fusaric Acid
Synonyms
2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-butyl-
5 Butyl 2 pyridinedicarboxylic Acid
5-Butyl-2-pyridinedicarboxylic Acid
Acid, 5-Butyl-2-pyridinedicarboxylic
Acid, Fusaric
Calcium Fusarate
Fusarate, Calcium
A picolinic acid derivative isolated from various Fusarium species. It has been proposed for a variety of therapeutic applications but is primarily used as a research tool. Its mechanisms of action are poorly understood. It probably inhibits DOPAMINE BETA-HYDROXYLASE, the enzyme that converts dopamine to norepinephrine. It may also have other actions, including the inhibition of cell proliferation and DNA synthesis.