Depsipeptide antibiotic. Active against Gram-positive bacteria. Cytotoxic agent. Nematocide activity. Antiulcer agent. Anti-inflammatory drug (C5a antagonist).Source:Streptomyces aurantiacus JA 4570Formula:C38H64N8O14Solubility:Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane or DMSO. Poorly soluble in H2O.Molecular Weight:~857.0Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile buffer or ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 6 months 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.