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E3428-74

Epothilone A

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£464.00

SKU:
E3428-74
Molecular Weight:
493.7
Purity:
~98% (HPLC)
Storage Conditions:
-20°C
Supplier:
United States Biological
CAS Number:
152044-53-6
Format:
Supplied as a white to off-white powder.
Extra Details:
Epothilone A is a microtubule inhibitor isolated from the myxobacteria, Sorangium cellulosum. Epothilone A acts by stabilising microtubule formation at the taxol binding site and causes cell cycle arrest at the G2/M transition, leading to cytotoxicity. Epothilone A is under investigation as an antitumor agent. Source: Epothilone A from Sorangium cellulosum. Molecular Weight: ~493.7 Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Poor water solubility. Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with DMSO. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Shipping Conditions:
Blue Ice