Cytochalasin B is used for characterizing some of the polymerization properties of actin, and in studies on cytokinesis. Probe for the two hexose-transport systems in rat L6 myoblasts. And induces DNA fragmentation, inhibits cell division, and disrupts many cell processes. Inhibits glucose transport.
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Anwendungen
Cytochalasin B wird zur Charakterisierung einiger Polymerisationseigenschaften von Aktin und in Studien zur Zytokinese verwendet. Sonde für die beiden Hexose-Transportsysteme in Ratten-L6-Myoblasten. Induziert DNA-Fragmentierung, hemmt die Zellteilung und unterbricht viele Zellprozesse. Hemmt den Glukosetransport.
Löslichkeit
Frei löslich in DMF, DMSO oder Ethanol bei Raumtemperatur
Hinweise
Von starken Oxidationsmitteln fernhalten. Behälter dicht verschlossen lassen. Kühl und trocken in einem gut versiegelten Behälter lagern.
RUO – Research Use Only
Allgemeine Referenzen:
- Susan MacLean-Fletcher.; Thomas D. Pollard. Mechanism of action of cytochalasin B on actin. Cell. 1998, 20, (2), 329-341.
- Michael Fenech.; Alexander A. Morley. Measurement of micronuclei in lymphocytes. Mutation Research/Environmental Mutagenesis and Related Subjects. 1985, 147, (1-2), 29-36.