Description: Brefeldin A (Cyanein) belongs to the class of macrolide antibiotics and is an ATPase inhibitor (IC50=0.2 μM). Brefeldin A can induce tumor cell differentiation and apoptosis, and also possesses autophagy inhibitory activity.
CAS Number: 20350-15-6
Formula: C16H24O4
Molecular Weight: 280,36
References: Shao RG, et al. Brefeldin A is a potent inducer of apoptosis in human cancer cells independently of p53. Exp Cell Res. 1996 Sep 15;227(2):190-6.