Peptide antibiotic. Antibcaterial. Plant growth stimulator. Induces root curvature and malformation in plants. Mycotoxin. Prevents interleukin-1 (IL-1) induced endothelial changes by inhibition of protein synthesis. Inhibitor of interleukin-1 beta (IL1 beta) binding to its receptor. Enhancer of cellular fibrinolytic activity. Disrupts the cell cycle at the G2 checkpoint of cancer cells, leading to sensitization of the cancer cells to anti-cancer reagents. Anticancer compound. Cytotoxic against several cancer cell lines. Antimalarial and antitrypanosomal. Inhibitor of BRAF-mutated melanoma cell lines. CAS Number:3022-92-2Alternate Names: Malformin A; Cyclic(D-cysteinyl-D-cysteinyl-L-valyl-D-leucyl-L-isoleucyl)cyclic(1-2)-disulfide, cyclo(D-cysteinyl-D-cysteinyl-L-valyl-D-leucyl-L-isoleucyl), cyclic (1→2)-disulfideSource:Synthetic. Originally isolated from Aspergillus niger.Molecular Weight:529.7Molecular Formula:C₂₃H₃₉N₅O₅S₂Solubility:DMSOPurity:≥95% (HPLC)Appearance:White solid.Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. Stable for 1 year after receipt. Protect from light when in solution. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. Toxicity and Hazards: All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.