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Specifications

Bestatin is "pseudo"-dipeptide isolated from Streptomyces olivreticuli in 1976. Bestatin is potent aminopeptidase B inhibitor with no carboxypeptidase activity. Bestatin acts as an immunomodulator by activation of macrophages and T-lymphocytes. Bestatin also exhibits good antitumor activity and is under clinical investigation.
Catalog #	B1080-01
Source	Bestatin from Streptomyces sp.
Molecular Weight	~308.4
Solubility	Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Moderate water solubility.
Storage and Stability	Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with DMSO. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
CAS Number	58970-76-6
Molecular Formula	C16H24N2O4
Molecular Weight	~308.4
Purity	~98.5% (HPLC)
Concentration	Not determined
Form	Supplied as a white solid.
Important Note	This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. Toxicity and Hazards: All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.