Quinaldopeptin is a symmetrical cyclic decapeptide from an Amycolatopsis sp. that is a bis-intercalator of DNA. It exhibits strong in vitro antimicrobial and cytotoxic activity and significantly prolonged the survival time of mice inoculated with a murine tumor. Quinaldopeptin also shows weak nematocidal activity and is related to the luzopeptins and sandramycin.
Solubility:Soluble in DMF or DMSO. Moderately soluble in methanol or ethanol. Poor water solubility.
Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Reconstitute with DMF or DMSO. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store 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..
