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MilliporeSigma™ Cycloheximide, >98%, Calbiochem™
Description
- Antifungal antibiotic that inhibits protein synthesis in eukaryotes but not in prokaryotes
- Interacts directly with translocase enzyme, interfering with the translocation step
- Inhibits cell-free protein synthesis in eukaryotes
- Competitively inhibits hFKBP12 (Ki = 3.4 μM)
- Triggers apoptosis in HL-60 cells, T cell hybridomas, Burkitt’s lymphoma cells, and a variety of other cell types including rodent macrophages
- Inhibits DNA cleavage in rat thymocytes treated with Thapsigargin, methylprednisolone, and Ionomycin
- Rapidly destroyed in alkaline solutions.
- Also available as a 300 mM solution in DMSO
Recommended Storage
+15°C to +30°C, Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C) for long term storage or refrigerate (4°C) for short term storage. Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 weeks at 4°C, pH 3-5.
Specifications
Appearance | White solid |
Packaging | Alu drum |
Merck Index | 14, 2728 |
Quantity | 1g |
Solubility Information | Soluble in Chloroform, Ethanol, and Methanol |
Physical Form | White solid |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Cycloheximide, High Purity |
Grade | By HPLC |
Safety and Handling
R: 28-40-51/53-61 Very toxic if swallowed. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. May cause harm to the unborn child.
S: 45-53-61 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Avoid release to the environment.
Highly Toxic & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic
RTECSNumber : MA4375000
storageNote1 : Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C) for long term storage or refrigerate (4°C) for short term storage. Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 weeks at 4°C, pH 3-5.
Recommended Storage : +15°C to +30°C; Ok to freeze;