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Latrunculin A

from Latrunculia magnifica, ≥85% (HPLC), liquid, actin polymerization inhibitor, Calbiochem

Synonym(s):

InSolution Latrunculin A, Latrunculia magnifica

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H31NO5S
Molecular Weight:
421.55
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Latrunculin A, Latrunculia magnifica, InSolution, ≥85%, 1 mM in DMSO, marine toxin that disrupts microfilament organization in cultured cells

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥85% (HPLC)

form

liquid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)
protect from light

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

A cell-permeable marine toxin from the Red Sea sponge Latrunculia magnifica that disrupts microfilament organization in cultured cells by the formation of a 1:1 complex with monomeric G-actin (Kd = 200 nM). Also a potent inhibitor of microfilament-mediated processes in sperm, eggs, and embryos.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
Inhibitor of microfilament-mediated processes in sperm, eggs, and embryos
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Physical form

A 1 mM (50 µg/119 µl) solution of Latrunculin A, Latrunculia magnifica Cat. No. 428021 in DMSO.

Reconstitution

Following initial use, aliquot and freeze (-20°C).

Other Notes

Ayscough, K.R., et al. 1997. J. Cell Biol.137, 399.
Spector, I., et al. 1989. Cell Motil. Cytoskeleton13, 127.
Coue, M., et al. 1987. FEBS Lett.213, 316.
Schatten, G., et al. 1986. Exp. Cell Res.166, 191.
Spector, I., et al. 1983. Science219, 493.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

188.6 °F - (refers to pure substance)

Flash Point(C)

87 °C - (refers to pure substance)

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