Bleomycin A5

CAS: 11116-32-8

Ref. 3D-FB152633

Product Information

• Name: Bleomycin A5
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Bleomycin A5 is an antitumor antibiotic, which is derived from the bacterium *Streptomyces verticillus*. Its mode of action involves the induction of DNA strand breaks, primarily by forming complexes with metal ions such as iron, which can generate reactive oxygen species. These species cause oxidative damage to the DNA, leading to single- and double-strand breaks. This DNA cleavage is crucial for its efficacy in inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 1,440.56 g/mol
• Formula: C₅₇H₈₉N₁₉O₂₁S₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder