Miltefosine is effective against visceral infections of Leishmanis species through inhibiton of cytochrome c oxidase. In addition, Miltefosine inhibits CTP:phosphocholine cytidylyltransferase and has anti-metastatic effects.
References
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| Categories | Lipids | 
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| Filter | Inhibitor | 
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| CAS Number | 58066-85-6 | 
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| Molecular Formula | C21H46NO4P | 
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| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 407.57 | 
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| Purity | >95% | 
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| Storage | 4 °C or below | 
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