Description: Trichostatin A (TSA) is a natural derivative of diene isohydroxamic acids. Trichostatin A is a histone deacetylase inhibitor (IC50=1.8 nM) that is reversible and specific. Trichostatin A leads to the hyperacetylation of core histones, which regulates chromatin structure.
CAS Number: 58880-19-6
Formula: C17H22N2O3
Molecular Weight: 302,37
References: Vigushin DM, et al. Trichostatin A is a histone deacetylase inhibitor with potent antitumor activity against breast cancer in vivo. Clin Cancer Res. 2001 Apr;7(4):971-6.