General description
A cell-permeable tetracyclic diterpene antibiotic. Cell synchronization agent. Blocks the cell cycle at the early S-phase. Specific inhibitor of DNA polymerase α and δ in eukaryotic cells and in some viruses of animal origin. Potentiates apoptosis induced by arabinosyl nucleosides in leukemia cell lines. Also induces apoptosis in HeLaS3 cells, but inhibits vincristine-induced apoptosis in the p53-negative human prostate cancer cell line PC-3.
A cell-permeable tetracyclic diterpene antibiotic that acts as a cell synchronization agent. Blocks the cell cycle at early S-phase. Specific inhibitor of DNA polymerase α and δ in eukaryotic cells and in some viruses. Potentiates apoptosis induced by arabinosyl nucleosides in leukemia cell lines. Also induces apoptosis in HeLa S3 cells, but inhibits vincristine-induced apoptosis in the p53-negative human prostate cancer cell line PC-3. Also available as a 30 mM solution in DMSO (Cat. No. 504744). Packaging
1 mg in Plastic ampoule
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: yes
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Primary Target
DNA polymerase α, DNA polymerase δ
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
Borner, M.M., et al. 1995. Cancer Res.55, 2122.
Poluha, W., et al. 1995. Oncogene 10, 185.
Urbani, L., et al. 1995. Exp. Cell Res. 219, 159.
Schimke, R.T., et al. 1994. Philos. Trans. R. Soc. London. B. Biol. Sci.345, 311.
Kuwakado, K., et al. 1993. Biochem. Pharmacol. 46, 1909.
Hubermann, J.A. 1981. Cell23, 647.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany