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Aphidicolin (CAS 38966-21-1)

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Alternate Names:
Aphidicolin is also known as APC.
Application:
Aphidicolin is a novel tetracyclic diterpene antibiotic and also a DNA synthesis inhibitor in eukaryotes.
CAS Number:
38966-21-1
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
338.48
Molecular Formula:
C20H34O4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Aphidicolin is a diterpene fungal metabolite that blocks the cell cycle at early S-phase. In addition, Aphidicolin is a tetracyclic diterpene antibiotic with antiviral and antimitotic properties. Aphidicolin is a specific inhibitor of DNA polymerase α and δ in eukaryotic cells and in some viruses of animal origin. Aphidicolin is useful for cell synchronization. Aphidicolin prolongs the half life of DNA methyltransferase. Aphidicolin acts synergistically with vincristine and doxorubicin. Aphidicolin is also known as APC, ICI 69653, ICI-69653, ICI69653, and (3R,4R,4aR,6aS,8R,9R,11aS,11bS)-4,9-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4,11b-dimethyltetradecahydro-8,11a-methanocyclohepta[a]naphthalene-3,9-diol.

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Aphidicolin (CAS 38966-21-1) References

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  2. Subcellular localization of aphidicolin biosynthetic enzymes heterologously expressed in Aspergillus oryzae.  |  Ban, A., et al. 2018. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 82: 139-147. PMID: 29191129
  3. Effect of Aphidicolin, a Reversible Inhibitor of Eukaryotic Nuclear DNA Replication, on the Production of Genetically Modified Porcine Embryos by CRISPR/Cas9.  |  Navarro-Serna, S., et al. 2022. Int J Mol Sci. 23: PMID: 35216252
  4. Mitotic DNA synthesis is caused by transcription-replication conflicts in BRCA2-deficient cells.  |  Groelly, FJ., et al. 2022. Mol Cell. 82: 3382-3397.e7. PMID: 36002001
  5. Aphidicolin prevents mitotic cell division by interfering with the activity of DNA polymerase-alpha.  |  Ikegami, S., et al. 1978. Nature. 275: 458-60. PMID: 692726
  6. Dissociation of nuclear and cytoplasmic cell cycle progression by drugs employed in cell synchronization.  |  Urbani, L., et al. 1995. Exp Cell Res. 219: 159-68. PMID: 7628532
  7. Drug-induced apoptosis is not necessarily dependent on macromolecular synthesis or proliferation in the p53-negative human prostate cancer cell line PC-3.  |  Borner, MM., et al. 1995. Cancer Res. 55: 2122-8. PMID: 7743512
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Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Aphidicolin, 1 mg

sc-201535
1 mg
$84.00

Aphidicolin, 5 mg

sc-201535A
5 mg
$306.00

Aphidicolin, 25 mg

sc-201535B
25 mg
$1104.00

What is the expected appearance?

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Thank you for your question. Aphidicolin: sc-201535 is expected to be a white to off-white solid
Answered by: Chemical Support 3
Date published: 2017-02-24

How long would you recommend stock solutions be stored at -20ºC?

Asked by: chemicalsmg
Thank you for your question. Aphidicolin: sc-201535 stock solutions should be stable for up to 3 months if stored at -20ºC.
Answered by: Chemical Support 3
Date published: 2017-02-24
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Date published: 2020-01-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from We use this chemical often for cell cultureWe use this chemical often for cell culture and has good quality.
Date published: 2015-10-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from HuronHuron, et. al. (PubMed ID 12684394) used aphidicolin to synchronize K562 cells to the G1-S boundary (5 M concentration in media for 24 hours) prior to treatment with PD166326 or vehicle. -SCBT Publication Review
Date published: 2015-04-09
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