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 cytochalasin, a macrolide antibiotic and an organic heterotricyclic compound.
(1R,4Z,6S,8S,10E,12S,15S,16S,17S)-6-hydroxy-8-(hydroxymethyl)-10,14,15-trimethyl-17-(2-methylpropyl)-2-oxa-18-azatricyclo[10.7.0.01,16]nonadeca-4,10,13-triene-3,19-dione