| Field | Specification |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | 2-Amino-N,N'-bis(6,13-diisopropyl-2,5,9-trimethyl-1,4,7,11,14-pentaoxohexadecahydro-1H-pyrrolo[2,1-i][1,4,7,10,13]oxatetraazacyclohexadecin-10-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-3-oxo-3H-phenoxazine-1,9-dicarboxamide |
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| Applications | |
| Source | Synthetic |
| Molecular weight | |
| Molecular formula | C62H86N12O16 |
| Purity | |
| Bioactivity | Inhibitor |
| Activity | |
| Solubility | Soluble to 50 mM in DMSO |
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| Form | Red-orange powder |
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Actinomycin D is a polypeptide antibiotic that inhibits transcription by binding to DNA and preventing RNA polymerase elongation. In neuroscience, it is used to study gene expression regulation, transcriptional responses to stress, and the role of RNA synthesis in neuronal survival and plasticity.
Classification: Very Toxic. May be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin.
Safety Phrases:
- S22 - Do not breathe dust
- S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes
- S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
- S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
Risk Phrases:
- R26/27/28 - Very Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
- R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
- R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
- R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility
Hazard Phrases:
H300 – Fatal if swallowed
Precautionary Phrases:
P264 –P301 + P310
Actinomycin D (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-245)
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2. Turan T., et al. (2006) Int J Gynecol Cancer. 16(3): 1432-1438.
