Aurintricarboxylic Acid

Description:

Aurintricarboxylic Acid (ATA), also known as ATA, is a polyanionic, polyaromatic compound with a molecular formula of C22H14O9 and a molecular weight of 442.34 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 4431-00-9.

Chemical Appearance:

Deep red coarse crystalline powder

Uses:

ATA is used in many fields, primarily as an inhibitor for cellular processes that depend on forming protein-nucleic acid complexes. It is also commonly used in biochemical and biomedical research. ATA is known to polymerize in aqueous solutions readily and is often used to block enzymes, proteins, and other biologically active molecules from interacting. 

ATA is used in various biochemical and biocatalytic processes, including inhibiting the activity of enzymes such as proteases, phosphatases, and kinases. It is also used in the inhibition of protein-nucleic acid binding and the inhibition of protein-protein interactions. In addition, ATA has been used to develop novel therapeutic agents, such as antifungal and antiviral and anticancer agents.