Geninthiocin is a thiopeptide antibiotic isolated from a Streptomyces sp. Geninthiocin displays a 10-fold selectivity for bacteria over mammalian cells lines, whereas the related dedialanyl geninthiocin shows the reverse selectivity. Geninthiocin is closely related to siomycin, a recently discovered inhibitor of oncogenic transcription factor, FoxM1.
Geninthiocin is soluble in DMF or DMSO. Moderately soluble in methanol or ethanol. Poor water solubility.
CAS Number
158792-27-9
Molecular Formula
C50H49N15O15S
Molecular Weight
1132.1
Mechanism of Action
Geninthiocin is a potent activator of the tipA gene, a bacterial transcription regulator involved in multidrug resistance.
Storage Conditions
-20°C