Actinonin is a naturally occurring antibacterial agent that has demonstrated anti-tumor activity. Actinonin is also an antibiotic and CD13/aminopeptidase N (APN) inhibitor, has been shown to be cytotoxic to tumor cell lines in vitro. Actinonin inhibited growth of NB4 and HL60 human cell lines and AKR mouse leukemia cells in vitro with an IC50 of about 2-5 micrograms/ml. Actinonin induces a G1 arrest in HL60 and NB4 cells; apoptosis was observed in 20-35% of the cells. Actinonin showed dose-dependent antitumor effects on AKR leukemia in vivo, resulting in a survival advantage.
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Chemical |
CAS Num |
13434-13-4 |
Chemical Formula |
C19H35N3O5 |
Molecular Weight |
385.5 |
IUPAC Chemical Name |
(R)-N4-hydroxy-N1-((S)-1-((S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl)-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-2-pentylsuccinamide |
Exact Mass |
385.25767 |
Elemental Analysis |
C, 59.20; H, 9.15; N, 10.90; O, 20.75 |
Synonym |
Actinonin. |
Solubility |
Soluble in DMSO, not in water |
SMILES Code |
O=C(N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(N1[C@H](CO)CCC1)=O)[C@H](CCCCC)CC(NO)=O |
Biological |
Targets and Effects |
CD13/aminopeptidase N (APN) inhibitor |
Pathways |
Apoptosis |
Physical |
Appearance |
Solid powder |
Purity |
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis) |
Shipping Condition |
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs. |
Storage Condition |
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years). |
Shelf Life |
>5 years if stored properly |