| Bioactivity | Protactin is a pentapeptide lactone produced by Streptomyces cucumeris strain L703-4 (ATCC 53784) with significant antioxidant properties. Protactin can be converted to actinomycin Zp by ferrocyanide oxidation. Actinomycin Zp exhibits potent antibacterial activity in vitro and has significant antitumor effects against P-388 leukemia in a mouse model[1]. |
| CAS | 141912-59-6 |
| Sequence | {2-NH2,3-OH,4-Me-Ph}-Thr-{d-Val}-Pro-{Sar}-Val (Lactone bridge: Thr1-Val5) |
| Shortening | {2-NH2,3-OH,4-Me-Ph}-T-{d-Val}-P-{Sar}-V (Lactone bridge: Thr1-Val5) |
| Formula | C32H48N6O8 |
| Molar Mass | 644.76 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |