Heronamide C
Heronamide C is an unusual polyene macrocyclic lactam containing two isolated tetraene and triene chromophores. Heronamide C was found to induce a unique reversible vacuolisation of mammalian tumor cells by an as yet unidentifed mechanism.
Source
Heronamide C from Streptomyces sp.
Solubility
Soluble DMSO. Limited methanol, ethanol or 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.
Concentration
Not determined
Form
Supplied as a white to pale yellow solid.
