A9415

Sigma

 

Actinomycin D

≥95%, from Streptomyces sp., cell culture tested

Synonym:Actinomycin C1, Actinomycin IV, Dactinomycin
CAS Number:50-76-0
Linear Formula:C62H86N12O16
Molecular Weight:1255.42
Beilstein Registry Number:605235
EC Number:200-063-6
MDL number:MFCD00005033
PubChem Substance ID:24891447

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Description

ApplicationRecommended for use in cell culture applications at 1 μg/ml.
Biochem/physiol ActionsAn antineoplastic antibiotic that inhibits cell proliferation by forming a stable complex with DNA and blocking the movement of RNA polymerase which interferes with DNA-dependent RNA synthesis. Induces apoptosis. Potent antitumor agent. For cell culture applications, actinomycin D is used as a selection agent and is used in banding techniques to differentiate between different regions of chromosomes.
 Mode of Action: Complexes with DNA and interferes with RNA synthesis.

Properties

biological source from Streptomyces sp.
assay≥95%
formpowder
color red, powder
mp251-253
solubilityethanol, DMSO: Stable in aqueous solutions at 2-8 °C. soluble
suitabilitycell culture tested
storage temp.2-8°C

Safety

Personal Protective EquipmentEyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard CodesT+
Risk Statements28
Safety Statements22-28-36/37-45
RIDADRUN3462 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany3
RTECSAU1575000

References

referenceWadkins, R.M., Actinomycin D binding to single-stranded DNA: sequence specificity and hemi-intercalation model from fluorescence and 1H NMR spectroscopy. J. Mol. Biol. 262, 53, (1996)
 Hu, B., et al., Kasabach-Merritt syndrome-associated kaposiform hemangioendothelioma successfully treated with cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and actinimycin D. J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. 20, 567, (1998)
 Glynn, J.M., et al.,, Apoptosis induced by Actinomycin D, Camptothecin or Aphidicolin can occur in all phases of the cell cycle. Biochem. Soc. Trans. 20, 84S, (1992)
 Cohen, S.M., et al., Identification of chromosomal bands replicating early in the S phase of normal human fibroblasts. Exp. Cell Res. 254, 321, (1998)
 Verma, R.S., Babu, A. Manual of Basic Techniques New York, NY , (1989)
 Chen, H., et al., DNA bending and unwinding associated with actinomycin D antibiotics bound to partially overlapping sites on DNA. J. Mol. Biol. 258, 457, (1996)
MerckMerck 13,2828
BeilsteinBeil. 27,IV,9642
 Aldrich MSDS 1, 34:A / Corp MSDS 1 (1), 62:B / RegBook 1 (2), 2651:C / Sax 6, 134 / Sigma FT-IR 1 (1), 610:D / Structure Index 1, 417:B:6