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Cytostatic agent
Cytostatic agent which has potent antileukemic activity both in vitro and in vivo (mice). Also displays antibacterial and antifungal activities against a limited range of microorganisms. Inhibits HIV-1 reverse transcriptase.
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Product Details
| Alternative Name |
NSC306951 |
|---|---|
| Appearance |
Brown solid. |
| CAS |
55303-98-5 |
| Couple Target |
Reverse transcriptase |
| Couple Type |
Inhibitor |
| Formula |
C21H30O2 |
| Identity |
Determined by 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and MS. |
| MW |
314.5 |
| Purity |
≥97% (HPLC) |
| Solubility |
Soluble in DMSO or 100% ethanol. |
| Source |
Isolated from marine sponge Dysidea avara. |
Handling & Storage
| Use/Stability |
As indicated on product label or CoA when stored as recommended. |
|---|---|
| Handling |
Protect from light. |
| Long Term Storage |
-20°C |
| Shipping |
Ambient Temperature |
| Regulatory Status |
RUO – Research Use Only |
|---|
- Evaluation of the activity of the sponge metabolites avarol and avarone and their synthetic derivatives against fouling micro- and macroorganisms: M. Tsoukatou, et al.; Molecules 12, 1022 (2007), Abstract
- Reactivity and biological activity of the marine sesquiterpene hydroquinone avarol and related compounds from sponges of the order Dictyoceratida: D. Sladic & M.J. Gasic; Molecules 11, 1 (2006), Abstract
- Sustainable production of bioactive compounds by sponges–cell culture and gene cluster approach: a review: W.E. Muller, et al.; Mar. Biotechnol. (NY) 6, 105 (2004), Abstract
- Potential antipsoriatic avarol derivatives as antioxidants and inhibitors of PGE(2) generation and proliferation in the HaCaT cell line: M. Amigo, et al.; J. Nat. Prod. 67, 1459 (2004), Abstract
- Application of cell culture for the production of bioactive compounds from sponges: synthesis of avarol by primmorphs from Dysidea avara: W.E. Muller, et al.; J. Nat. Prod. 63, 1077 (2000), Abstract
- In vitro effect of avarone and avarol, a quinone/hydroquinone couple of marine origin, on platelet aggregation: M.A. Belisario, et al.; Pharmacol. Toxicol. 79, 300 (1996), Abstract
- Avarol and avarone, two new anti-inflammatory agents of marine origin: M.L. Ferrandiz, et al.; Eur. J. Pharmacol. 253, 75 (1994), Abstract
- Effect of avarol and avarone on in vitro-induced microsomal lipid peroxidation: M.A. Belisario, et al.; Toxicology 72, 221 (1992), Abstract
- Avarol restores the altered prostaglandin and leukotriene metabolism in monocytes infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1: H.C. Schroder, et al.; Virus Res. 21, 213 (1991), Abstract
- The inhibition of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase by avarol and avarone derivatives: S. Loya and A. Hizi; FEBS Lett. 269, 131 (1990), Abstract
- Suppression of the modulatory effects of the antileukemic and anti-human immunodeficiency virus compound avarol on gene expression by tryptophan: H.C. Schroder, et al.; Cancer Res. 49, 2069 (1989), Abstract
- Induction of gamma-interferon by avarol in human peripheral blood lymphocytes: R. Voth, et al.; Jpn. J. Cancer Res. 79, 647 (1988), Abstract
- Action of the antileukemic and anti-HTLV-III (anti-HIV) agent avarol on the levels of superoxide dismutases and glutathione peroxidase activities in L5178y mouse lymphoma cells: E. Batke, et al.; Cell Biochem. Funct. 6, 123 (1988), Abstract
- Inhibition of replication of the etiologic agent of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (human T-lymphotropic retrovirus/lymphadenopathy-associated virus) by avarol and avarone: P.S. Sarin, et al.; J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 78, 663 (1987), Abstract
- Avarol-induced DNA strand breakage in vitro and in Friend erythroleukemia cells: W.E. Muller, et al.; Cancer Res. 47, 6565 (1987), Abstract
- Biphasic and differential effects of the cytostatic agents avarone and avarol on DNA metabolism of human and murine T and B lymphocytes: W.E. Muller, et al.; Eur. J. Cancer Clin. Oncol. 22, 473 (1986), Abstract
- Inhibition of mitosis by avarol, a natural product isolated from the sponge Dysidea avara: W.E. Muller, et al.; Basic Appl. Histochem. 29, 321 (1985), Abstract
- Potent antileukemic activity of the novel cytostatic agent avarone and its analogues in vitro and in vivo: W.E. Muller, et al.; Cancer Res. 45, 4822 (1985), Abstract
- Antimutagenic activity of the novel antileukemic agents, avarone and avarol: B. Kurelec, et al.; Mutat. Res. 144, 63 (1985), Abstract
- Antimicrobial activity of avarol, a sesquiterpenoid hydroquinone from the marine sponge, Dysidea avara: L. Cariello, et al.; Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 71, 281 (1982), Abstract
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