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Description
Actinomycin D (5 x 5 mg) by HiMedia Laboratories is an anti-neoplastic antibiotic produced by Streptomyces spp used for the inhibition of the proliferation of cells in a non-specific way by forming a stable complex with double-stranded DNA thus inhibiting DNA-primed RNA synthesis. It also used in cell culture as a selection agent and is used in banding techniques to differentiate between different regions of chromosomes.
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Application
NA
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Molecular Formula
C62H86N12O16
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Molecular Weight
1255.42
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Alternative Names
Actinomycin IV, Actinomycin C1, Dactinomycin
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Solubility
Clear red solution at 10mg in 1ml of DMSO (Dimethyl sulphoxide) .
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Assay
min. 90.00 %
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Appearance
Orange to red powder.
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Storage Temperature
Store at 2°C to 8°C
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Shelf Life
3 years
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Storage Conditions
Stock solutions of actinomycin D should be aliquoted and stored at -20°C for long term storage. They remain stable for 3 days at 37°C.
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Instructions
Actinomycin D should be used before expiry date given on the product label. For more instructions, please consult the DataSheet.
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Ordering
To order Actinomycin D , please use the Cat. Nr.CMS1243-5X5MG and submit your purchase order by email or by fax. A discount is available for larger or bulk quantities, please contact us for more information