Bestatin is 'pseudo'-dipeptide isolated from Streptomyces olivreticuli in 1976. Bestatin is a potent aminopeptidase B inhibitor with no carboxypeptidase activity. Bestatin also exhibits antitumor activity and has been investigated in clinical trials.
Bestatin is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO and is moderately soluble in water.
CAS Number
58970-76-6
Molecular Formula
C16H24N2O4
Molecular Weight
308.4
Mechanism of Action
Bestatin acts as an immunomodulator by activating macrophages and T lymphocytes.
Storage Conditions
-20°C