Piperafizine A is a methylated diketopiperazine formed by the condensation of phenylalanine, produced by a number of species in the Streptomyces genus. Piperafizine A exhibits little activity in vitro but potentiates vincristine antitumor potency.
Piperfizine A is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Limited water solubility.
CAS Number
130603-59-7
Molecular Formula
C19H16N2O2
Molecular Weight
304.3
Mechanism of Action
The mechanism of action has not been characterised.
Storage Conditions
-20°C