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B6542

Sigma-Aldrich

Brefeldin A

≥99% (HPLC and TLC), BioXtra, for molecular biology

Synonym(s):

γ,4-Dihydroxy-2-(6-hydroxy-1-heptenyl)-4-cyclopentanecrotonic acid λ-lactone, Ascotoxin, BFA, Cyanein, Decumbin

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H24O4
CAS Number:
20350-15-6
Molecular Weight:
280.36
Beilstein:
25191
MDL number:
MFCD12913297
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24891917
NACRES:
NA.52

biological source

Penicillium brefeldianum

Quality Level

300

grade

for molecular biology

product line

BioXtra

Assay

≥99% (HPLC and TLC)

form

powder

mol wt

280.36

solubility

DMSO: 10 mg/mL (Store stock solutions at -20 °C)

antibiotic activity spectrum

neoplastics

Mode of action

protein synthesis | interferes

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C[C@H]1CCC\C=C\[C@@H]2C[C@H](O)C[C@H]2[C@H](O)\C=C\C(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C16H24O4/c1-11-5-3-2-4-6-12-9-13(17)10-14(12)15(18)7-8-16(19)20-11/h4,6-8,11-15,17-18H,2-3,5,9-10H2,1H3/b6-4+,8-7+/t11-,12+,13-,14+,15+/m0/s1

InChI key

KQNZDYYTLMIZCT-KQPMLPITSA-N

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General description

Brefeldin induces ADP-ribosylation of CtBP1/BARS protein that regulates the intracellular trafficking and movement of secretory proteins from endoplasmic reticulum to Golgi apparatus.
Chemical structure: macrolide

Application

Suitable for molecular biology studies of secretory proteins and mechanisms of intracellular transport

Biochem/physiol Actions

Brefeldin A (BFA) is a fungal metabolite which disrupts the structure and function of the Golgi apparatus. BFA is an activator of the sphingomyelin cycle. Brefeldin A-mediated apoptosis has been observed in human tumor cells.

Principle

Brefeldin is a fungal metabolite that disrupts protein secretion in eukaryotic cells by disrupting the Golgi apparatus. It does not affect the process of protein synthesis.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P310

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Y Misumi et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 261(24), 11398-11403 (1986-08-25)
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