Cytochalasin D

Cytochalasin D is a cell permeable fungal toxin that binds to the barbed end of actin filaments inhibiting both the association and dissociation of subunits. This compound causes the disruption of actin filaments and inhibition of actin polymerization. Cytochalasin D is about 10-fold more effective than cytochalasin B and does not inhibit monosaccharide transport across cell membranes. Synonyms: Zygosporin A, (3S,3aR,4S,6S,6aR,7E,10S,12R,13E,15R,15aR)-15-(Acetyloxy)-3,3a,4,5,6,6a,9,10,12,15-decahydro-6,12-dihydroxy-4,10,12-trimethyl-5-methylene-3-(phenylmethyl)-1H-cycloundec[d]isoindole-1,11(2H)-dione, (7S,13E,16S,18R,19E,21R)-[11]21-(Acetyloxy)-7,18-dihydroxy-16,18-dimethyl-10-phenylcytochalasa-6(12),13,19-triene-1,17-dione, (-)-Cytochalasin D, 1H-Cycloundec[d]isoindole-1,11(2H)-dione, 15-(acetyloxy)-3,3a,4,5,6,6a,9,10,12,15-decahydro-6,12-dihydroxy-4,10,12-trimethyl-5-methylene-3-(phenylmethyl)-, [3S-(3R*,3aS*,4R*,6R*,6aS*,7E,10R*,12S*,13E,15S*,15aS*)]-, Cytochalasin D, NSC 209835, CAS No: 22144-77-0, Molecular Formula: C30H37NO6, Molecular Weight: 507.62, Appearance: Supplied as a white lyophilized powder. Purity: ~98%, Solubility: Soluble in DMSO at a concentration of 25mg/ml. Sterility: This product is not sterile. Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with DMSO. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. Toxicity and Hazards:  All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.