Bestatin is "pseudo"-dipeptide isolated from Streptomyces olivreticuli in 1976. Bestatin is potent aminopeptidase B inhibitor with no carboxypeptidase activity. Bestatin acts as an immunomodulator by activation of macrophages and T-lymphocytes. Bestatin also exhibits good antitumor activity and is under clinical investigation.
Source:
Bestatin from Streptomyces sp.
Molecular Weight:
~308.4
Solubility:
Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Moderate water solubility.
Storage and Stability:
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20 degrees C. Stable for 12 months at -20 degrees C. Reconstitute with DMSO. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.