• Cycloheximide (Actidione/Naramycin A) | 1g

Cycloheximide (Actidione/Naramycin A) | 1g

AUD 180.00    Excl.GST
  • Product Code: ATB-CHX01
  • Availability: 4-6 weeks

Tags: Cycloheximide

Cycloheximide (Actidione/Naramycin A) 

Toxic to humans and animals, laboratory use only, DGL required for purchase.


Other names: Actidione/Naramycin A,  4-[2-(3,5-Dimethyl-2-oxo-cyclohexyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]-2,6-piperidinedione

CAS Number:  66-81-9

Molecular formula:  C15H23NO4

Storage:2-8°C refrigeration

Molecular weight: 372.4 g/mol

Grade: USP grade

Potency: ≥900mg/g

Moisture: ≤5.0%

Properties:

white powder.


Uses

For biochemical research. 

Cycloheximide is a selective inhibitor of eukaryotic (over prokaryotic) protein synthesis, blocking tRNA binding and release from ribosomes. Induces apoptosis in a variety of transformed and normal cell lines, including T cells. Competitively inhibits the PPIase. Also inhibits ferroptosis. Cycloheximide is a specific and effective antifungal antibiotic.



Cautions 

Stock requires storage at -20°C after the antibiotic has been configured into the solution.


This product is restricted to scientific research only and should not be used for clinical therapy or other purposes.