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Cycloheximide

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Synonym(s):

3-[2-(3,5-Dimethyl-2-oxocyclohexyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]glutarimide, Actidione, Naramycin A

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H23NO4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
281.35
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
88868
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
51102829
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.85

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Biotechnology Performance Certified

Quality Level

form

powder

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

antibiotic activity spectrum

fungi
yeast

mode of action

protein synthesis | interferes

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H][C@]1(C[C@@H](C)C[C@H](C)C1=O)[C@H](O)CC2CC(=O)NC(=O)C2

InChI

1S/C15H23NO4/c1-8-3-9(2)15(20)11(4-8)12(17)5-10-6-13(18)16-14(19)7-10/h8-12,17H,3-7H2,1-2H3,(H,16,18,19)/t8-,9-,11-,12+/m0/s1

InChI key

YPHMISFOHDHNIV-FSZOTQKASA-N

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mode of action

protein synthesis | interferes

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protein synthesis | interferes

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mode of action

protein synthesis | interferes

grade

Biotechnology Performance Certified

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grade

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antibiotic activity spectrum

fungi, yeast

antibiotic activity spectrum

fungi, yeast

antibiotic activity spectrum

fungi

antibiotic activity spectrum

fungi, yeast

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

technique(s)

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technique(s)

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technique(s)

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Quality Level

200

Quality Level

200

Quality Level

100

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300

form

powder

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powder

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liquid

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solution

Application

Cycloheximide is widely used for selection of CHX-resistant strains of yeast and fungi, controlled inhibition of protein synthesis for detection of short-lived proteins and super-induction of protein expression, and apoptosis induction or facilitation of apoptosis induction by death receptors. It has been shown to selectively clear macrophages in atherosclerotic plaques[1] and activate cumulus-free equine oocytes.[2]

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cycloheximide (CHX) is an antibiotic produced by S. griseus that inhibits protein biosynthesis in eukaryotes. It inactivate transferase II enzyme that is involved in peptide chain elongation.[3] More recent studies revealed that CHX binds the 60S ribosome and specifically prevents the translocation step in elongation.[4]
Mode of Action: Translation inhibition in eukaryotes resulting in cell growth arrest and cell death. CHX is widely used for the selection of CHX-resistant strains of yeast and fungi, controlled inhibition of protein synthesis for detection of short-lived proteins and super-induction of protein expression, and apoptosis induction or facilitation of apoptosis induction by death receptors.

Activity Spectrum: Active against yeast and fungi like Candida, Aspergillus, Saccharomyces, Penicillium

Other Notes

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Muta. 2 - Repr. 1B

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges


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