Replaces Prod. #: ALX-380-047
Nucleoside antibiotic. Inhibits protein N-glycosylation by blocking the transfer of N-acetylglucosamine 1-phosphate to dolichol monophosphate. Induces ER-stress following the inhibition of N-linked glycosylation. Arrests cell cycle in late G1. Unstable at acidic pH.
Product Details
| Formula: | C38H62N4O16 (Tun B) |
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| MW: | Avg. 840.0 |
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| Source: | Isolated from Streptomyces lysosuperficus. |
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| CAS: | 11089-65-9 |
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| MI: | 14: 9819 |
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| RTECS: | YO7980200 |
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| Purity: | ≥99% (TLC) |
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| Purity Detail: | Mixture of tunicamycin A, B, C and D. |
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| Appearance: | White solid to tan solid. |
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| Solubility: | Soluble in DMSO (>10mg/ml) or methanol (5mg/ml; warm). |
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| Shipping: | Ambient |
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| Long Term Storage: | -20°C |
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| Use/Stability: | Stable for at least 1 year after receipt when stored, as supplied, at -20°C. Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C. |
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| Technical Info/Product Notes: | Replacement for ADI-908-297. |
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| Regulatory Status: | RUO - Research Use Only |
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