Bioactivity | Terrecyclic acid is a sesquiterpene originally isolated from A. terreus with antibiotic and anticancer activity. It is active against S. aureus, B. subtilis, and M. roseus (MICs=25, 50, and 25 μg/mL, respectively). Terrecyclic acid induces a heat shock response, increases levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and inhibits NF-κB activity and cell growth in 3T3-Y9-B12 cells.2 In vivo, terrecyclic acid (0.1, 1, and 10 mg/ml) reduces the number of ascitic fluid tumor cells in a mouse model of P388 murine leukemia. |
CAS | 83058-94-0 |
Formula | C15H20O3 |
Molar Mass | 248.32 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Nakagawa, et al. Terrecyclic acid A, a new antibiotic from Aspergillus terreus. I. Taxonomy, production, and chemical and biological properties. J. Antibiot. (Tokyo) 35(7), 778-782 (1982). |