Actinomycin D (synthetic) ≥95% (by HPLC)
Supplier: ADIPOGEN CORP MS
Actinomycin D is an anti-neoplastic antibiotic that inhibits cell proliferation by forming a stable complex with DNA and blocking the movement of RNA polymerase.
- Anti-neoplastic antibiotic
- Potent anti-tumor agent
- Used as a selection agent for cell culture applications
Biochemical/physiological actions: An antineoplastic antibiotic that inhibits cell proliferation by forming a stable complex with DNA and blocking the movement of RNA polymerase which interferes with DNA-dependent RNA synthesis. For cell culture applications, actinomycin D is used as a selection agent and is used in banding techniques to differentiate between different regions of chromosomes.
Red to orange solid
Soluble in acetone or methanol
Formula:
C₆₂H₈₆N₁₂O₁₆ MW: 1255.5 g/mol Storage Temperature: Freezer |
MDL Number:
MFCD00005033 CAS Number: 50-76-0 UN: 3462 ADR: 6.1,III |
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