Prodigiosin hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of prodigiosin, a red-pigmented secondary metabolite used as a research reagent. It exhibits proapoptotic activity and inhibits Wnt/β-catenin signaling, with reported antibacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoal, antimalarial, immunosuppressive, and anticancer effects.
- High purity: 98.05% (manufacturer reported).
- Molecular formula: C20H26ClN3O; molecular weight: 359.89 g/mol.
- Appearance: solid, purple to purplish red.
- Supplied in small research quantities suitable for in vitro studies.
- Recommended storage: sealed, away from moisture; in solvent: -80°C (up to 6 months), -20°C (up to 1 month).
- Common applications: apoptosis studies and modulation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling.