The molecule is a cytochalasin isolated from a fungus Phoma sp. that has been shown to possess potent inhibitory activity against HT-29 colonic adenocarcinoma cells. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and a fungal metabolite. It is a macrolide antibiotic, an organic heterotricyclic compound and a cytochalasin.
(1R,4Z,6R,7S,8S,10E,12S,15S,16S,17S)-6,7-dihydroxy-8,10,14,15-tetramethyl-17-(2-methylpropyl)-2-oxa-18-azatricyclo[10.7.0.01,16]nonadeca-4,10,13-triene-3,19-dione