Gilvocarcin M is the minor analogue of a complex of C-glycoside antitumor actives isolated from a Streptomyces sp.. Gilvocarcin M contains a methyl group in the 8-position and is less active than the vinyl analogue (gilvocarcin V), which is thought to act as an inhibitor of human topoisomerase II. Gilvocarcin M displays potent antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antitumor activity. Recent research on the gilvocarcins suggests that they act as photoactivated crosslinkers of DNA to histones.
Purity: > 95% by HPLC
Solubility: Soluble in DMF or DMSO. Moderately soluble in methanol or ethanol.
Related to: Chrysomycin A, Chrysomycin B, Gilvocarcin V, O-Deacetyl-ravidomycin