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.
Molecular Weight:
~449.3
Solubility:
Soluble DMSO. Limited methanol, ethanol or water solubility.
Storage and Stability:
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20 degrees C. Stable for 12 months at -20 degrees C. Reconstitute with DMSO. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees 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.