Technical Data

C8845-50
CAS Number
19553-26-5
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C17H14N2O3
Molecular Weight
294.30900000000002592
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
4°C/-20°C
Cyclopenin

Cyclopenin is one of an unusual family of benzodiazepine metabolites produced by a number of Penicllium species. Often mistakenly referred to as a mycotoxin, cyclopenin shows little toxicity against mammalian cells, bacteria or fungi in vitro. Cyclopenin is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of 3-O-methyl viridicatin, a strong inhibitor of the tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF)-induced replication of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Lack of availability has hitherto restricted a more intensive investigation of this interesting metabolite.

Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Limited water solubility
Source
Penicillium sp.
Purity
>99%
Form
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.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
1. Studies in the biochemistry of microorganisms. 93. Cyclopenin, a nitrogen-containing metabolic product of Penicillium cyclopium Westling. Bracken A. et al. Biochem J. 1954, 57, 587. 2. Isolation and characterization of the fungal metabolite 3-O-methylviridicatin as an inhibitor of tumour necrosis factor alpha-induced human immunodeficiency virus replication. Heguy A. et al. Antivir. Chem. Chemother. 1998, 9, 149.
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