Intermediate of the biosynthetic pathway to aflatoxin B1. Mycotoxin. DNA synthesis inhibitor. Anticancer compound. Cytotoxic, carcinogenic and mutagenic. Acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase 2 (ACAT2) inhibitor. Shown to induce apoptosis in human peripheral lymphocytes and necrosis in rat liver. Induces sister chromatid exchanges in murine bone marrow cells.Source:Aspergillus sp. (strain WDMH51)Formula:C18H12O6 Solubility:DMSO, ethanol, methanol, pyridine or acetoneMolecular Weight:~324.3Storage 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.
