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Cytochalasin B (CAS 14930-96-2)

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Alternate Names:
Cytochalasin B is also known as Phomin.
Application:
Cytochalasin B is a cell-permeable fungal toxin used in actin polymerization studies and cytological research.
CAS Number:
14930-96-2
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
479.61
Molecular Formula:
C29H37NO5
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Cytochalasin B is used in actin polymerization studies. It is a metabolite of the fungus Drechslera dematoidea which binds to the barbed end of actin filaments resulting in inhibition of both the association and dissociation of subunits. Cytochalasin B is used as a tool for cytological research. As opposed to other Cytochalasins, cytochalasin A (sc-204705) and Cytochalasin B bind to the glucose transporter and inhibit monosaccharide transport across the plasma membrane. Cytochalasin B inhibits phagocytosis by both mononuclear phagocytes and polymorphonuclear leukocytes. Cytochalasin B is also known as Phomin, NSC 107658, and (3E,5R,9R,11E,12aS,13S,15S,15aS,16S,18aS)-6,7,8,9,10,12a,13,14,15,15a,16,17-dodecahydro-5,13-dihydroxy-9,15-dimethyl-14-methylene-2H-oxacyclotetradecino[2,3-d]isoindole-2,18(5H)-dione.


Cytochalasin B (CAS 14930-96-2) References

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  2. Effect of cytochalasin B on glucose uptake, utilization, oxidation and insulinotropic action in tumoral insulin-producing cells.  |  Malaisse, WJ., et al. 1987. Cell Biochem Funct. 5: 183-7. PMID: 3038362
  3. Route to Rheumatoid Arthritis by Macrophage-Derived Microvesicle-Coated Nanoparticles.  |  Li, R., et al. 2019. Nano Lett. 19: 124-134. PMID: 30521345
  4. Hepatocyte pyroptosis and release of inflammasome particles induce stellate cell activation and liver fibrosis.  |  Gaul, S., et al. 2021. J Hepatol. 74: 156-167. PMID: 32763266
  5. Effects of cytochalasin and phalloidin on actin.  |  Cooper, JA. 1987. J Cell Biol. 105: 1473-8. PMID: 3312229
  6. Cytochalasin B-induced membrane vesicles from human mesenchymal stem cells overexpressing TRAIL, PTEN and IFN-β1 can kill carcinoma cancer cells.  |  Chulpanova, DS., et al. 2021. Tissue Cell. 73: 101664. PMID: 34678531
  7. Cytochalasin B Treatment and Osmotic Pressure Enhance the Production of Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) with Improved Drug Loading Capacity.  |  Nair, A., et al. 2021. Nanomaterials (Basel). 12: PMID: 35009953
  8. Effects of cytochalasin B on endocytosis and exocytosis.  |  Davies, P. and Allison, AC. 1978. Front Biol. 46: 143-60. PMID: 352738
  9. Cryo-EM structure of human glucose transporter GLUT4.  |  Yuan, Y., et al. 2022. Nat Commun. 13: 2671. PMID: 35562357
  10. Cytochalasin B Modulates Nanomechanical Patterning and Fate in Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells.  |  Bianconi, E., et al. 2022. Cells. 11: PMID: 35626666
  11. Mitochondrial aggregation caused by cytochalasin B compromises the efficiency and safety of three-parent embryo.  |  Li, Y., et al. 2022. Mol Hum Reprod. 28: PMID: 36264122
  12. Cytochalasin B: effects on cell morphology, cell adhesion, and mucopolysaccharide synthesis (cultured cells-contractile microfilaments-glycoproteins-embryonic cells-sorting-out).  |  Sanger, JW. and Holtzer, H. 1972. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 69: 253-7. PMID: 4257818
  13. Cytochalasin B: inhibition of glucose and glucosamine transport.  |  Ebstensen, RD. and Plagemann, PG. 1972. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 69: 1430-4. PMID: 4338593
  14. Cytochalasin B may shorten actin filaments by a mechanism independent of barbed end capping.  |  Theodoropoulos, PA., et al. 1994. Biochem Pharmacol. 47: 1875-81. PMID: 8204105

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Cytochalasin B, 5 mg

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5 mg
$195.00

Is this cell culture grade? Suitable for Cytokinesis blocked micronucleus assay? Thanks

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This product has not been specifically tested for cell culture use and is not cell culture grade, however, most products can still be used in cell culture applications by following basic cell culture protocols, e.g. using cell culture grade/sterilized solvents, aseptic technique, and sterilely filtering in a sterile hood. It has not been tested for Cytokinesis blocked micronucleus assay.
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Date published: 2020-02-07

What is your local distributor in Egypt and how much is the price after adding the shipping charge?

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Date published: 2019-03-05

Can I use DMSO as a solvent?

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This chemical, Cytochalasin B (CAS 14930-96-2), is soluble in DMSO (20 mg/mL), which should be purged with an inert gas.
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Date published: 2017-03-24
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