Roseoflavin is an antibacterial pigment isolated from Streptomyces davawensis as an anti-metabolite of riboflavin. Roseoflavin has been shown to be an important regulator of bacterial gene expression by binding to untranslated regions of RNA, so-called ribo-switching sites.
Roseoflavin is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO.
CAS Number
51093-55-1
Molecular Formula
C18H23N5O6
Molecular Weight
405.4
Mechanism of Action
Roseoflavin is used as a substrate to mimic riboflavin in flavin biosynthesis, but leading to the formation of inactive flavin co-factors.
Storage Conditions
-20°C