208925
Camptothecin, Camptotheca acuminata
A cell-permeable DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor.
Synonym(s):
Camptothecin, Camptotheca acuminata, 4-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-1H-pyrano[3ʹ,4ʹ:6,7]indolizino[1,2-b]quinoline-3,14(4H,12H)dione
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H16N2O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
348.35
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
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Quality Level
Assay
≥95% (HPLC)
form
solid
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
color
pale yellow
solubility
DMSO: 10 mg/mL
methanol: 40 mg/mL
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
2-8°C
InChI
1S/C20H16N2O4/c1-2-20(25)14-8-16-17-12(7-11-5-3-4-6-15(11)21-17)9-22(16)18(23)13(14)10-26-19(20)24/h3-8,25H,2,9-10H2,1H3/t20-/m0/s1
InChI key
VSJKWCGYPAHWDS-FQEVSTJZSA-N
General description
A cell-permeable DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor. Exhibits anti-leukemic and antitumor properties. Induces apoptosis in HL-60 cells and mouse thymocytes. Arrests cells at the G2/M phase.
A cell-permeable, reversible DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor that binds to and stabilizes the topoisomerase-DNA covalent complex. Possesses antileukemic and antitumor properties. Inhibits Tat-mediated transactivation of HIV-1. Cytostatic for non-tumorigenic cells but cytotoxic for tumorigenic cells. Induces apoptosis of HL-60 cells and mouse thymocytes.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
DNA topoisomerase 1
DNA topoisomerase 1
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Warning
Toxicity: Toxic & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (G)
Preparation Note
Stock solutions made with methanol will remain cloudy.
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
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Staron, K., et al. 1994. Carcinogenesis 15, 2953.
Tanizawa, A., et al. 1994. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 86, 836.
Gorczyca, W., et al. 1993. Toxicol. Lett.67, 249.
Onishi, Y., et al. 1993. Biochim. Biophys. Acta1175, 147.
Pantazis, P., et al. 1993. Int. J. Cancer53, 863.
Morham, S.G., and Shuman, S. 1992. J. Biol. Chem.267, 15984.
Hertzberg, R.P., et al. 1990. Biochem. J.28, 4629.
Hertzberg, R.P., et al. 1990. J. Biol. Chem.265, 19287.
Hsiang, Y.H., et al. 1985. J. Biol. Chem.260, 14873.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Muta. 1B
Storage Class Code
6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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