| Bioactivity | Valanimycin is an antibiotic, which inhibits Escherichia coli (BE1121) through interaction with DNA. Valanimycin exhibits cytotoxicity to mouse leukemia L1210, P388/S (doxorubicin (HY-15142A)-sensitive), and P388/ADR (doxorubicin-resistant), with IC50 of 0.79, 2.65, and 1.44 μg/mL, respectively. Valanimycin exhibits antitumor efficacy against ehrlich ascites tumors or L1210 in mice[1]. |
| CAS | 101961-60-8 |
| Formula | C7H12N2O3 |
| Molar Mass | 172.18 |
| 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]. Yamato M, et al., Isolation and properties of valanimycin, a new azoxy antibiotic. J Antibiot (Tokyo). 1986 Feb;39(2):184-91. [2]. Yamato M, et al., Valanimycin acts on DNA in bacterial cells. J Antibiot (Tokyo). 1987 Apr;40(4):558-60. |