Luzopeptin A is a member of the echinomycin (quinomycin A) class of antitumor and antibiotic agents. Luzopeptin A is also a potent inhibitor of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase.
Luzopeptin A is soluble in DMF or DMSO. Moderately soluble in methanol or ethanol. Poor water solubility.
CAS Number
75580-37-9
Molecular Formula
C64H78N14O24
Molecular Weight
1427.4
Mechanism of Action
Luzopeptin A acts by forming a stable DNA complex by bis-intercalation.
Storage Conditions
-20°C