Ru360, Ru360, is a cell-permeable oxygen-bridged dinuclear ruthenium amine complex. Binds to mitochondria with high affinity (Kd = 340 pM) and blocks Ca2+ uptake into mitochondria in vitro (IC₅₀ = 184 pM).
OK to freeze desiccated (hygroscopic) protect from light
color
green
solubility
deoxygenated water: 0.5 mg/mL
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
−20°C
General description
A cell-permeable oxygen bridged dinuclear ruthenium amine complex that has been shown to bind to mitochondria with high affinity (Kd = 0.34 nM) and specifically blocks Ca2+ uptake into mitochondria in vitro (IC50 = 184 pM) and in situ in intact myocytes (for complete block after incubation with ~10 µM of Ru360 for 30 min. Does not affect other cellular Ca2+ transport processes involved in cardiac muscle contraction even at micromolar levels.
A cell-permeable oxygen-bridged dinuclear ruthenium amine complex that has been shown to bind to mitochondria with high affinity (Kd = 340 pM). Specifically blocks Ca2+ uptake into mitochondria in vitro (IC50 = 184 pM) and in situ in intact myocytes (complete block after incubation with ~10 µM of Ru360 for 30 min). Does not affect other cellular Ca2+ transport processes involved in cardiac muscle contraction, even at micromolar levels.
Note: 1 set = 10 x 100 µg.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target Ca2+ uptake into mitochondria in vitro
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 184 pM blocking Ca2+ uptake into mitochondria in vitro; and in situ in intact myocytes; Kd = 340 pM for binding mitochondria
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Reconstitution
Unstable in solution; reconstitute just prior to use.
Other Notes
Sanchez, J.A., et al. 2001. J. Physiol. 536, 387. Bassani, R.A., et al. 1998. Cell Calcium23, 433. Matlib, M.A., et al. 1998. J. Biol. Chem.273, 10223. Zhou, Z., et al. 1998. J. Physiol.507 (pt 2), 379. Emerson, J., et al. 1993. J. Am. Chem. Soc.115, 11799. Ying, W.-L., et al. 1991. Biochemistry30, 4949.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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