undecylprodigiosin

Uses

Undecylprodigiosin is a pigment like prodigiosin with antimalerial, antiulcer, and apoptotic activity.

Definition

ChEBI: Undecylprodigiosin is a member of the class of tripyrroles that is 1H-pyrrole substituted by (4'-methoxy-1H,5'H-[2,2'-bipyrrol]-5'-ylidene)methyl and undecyl groups at positions 2 and 5, respectively. It is a pigment produced by Stveptomyces coelicolor. It has a role as an apoptosis inducer, a bacterial metabolite, an antineoplastic agent, an antibacterial agent, a radiosensitizing agent, an immunosuppressive agent and a biological pigment. It is an aromatic ether, a tripyrrole and an alkaloid.