UCN-02 is an indolocarbazole isolated from a high staurosporine-producing Streptomyces culture as a minor co-metabolite. Although less selective than its isomer UCN-01, UCN-02 exhibits comparable activity and probably acts by similar mechanisms.
UCN-02 is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO.
UCN-02 is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO.
Molecular Formula | C28H26N4O4 |
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