Asterric acid is a fungal metabolite with anti-angiogenic properties, isolated from a number of Aspergillus and Penicillium species. It is an inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), inhibiting VEGF-induced tube formation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells.
Asterric acid is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO and has limited water solubility.
CAS Number
577-64-0
Molecular Formula
C17H16O8
Molecular Weight
348.3
Storage Conditions
-20°C
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