203389
Blebbistatin, Racemic
InSolution, ≥97%, 50 mM in 90% DMSO, reversible inhibitor of nonmuscle myosin II
Synonym(s):
InSolutionBlebbistatin, Racemic
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C18H16N2O2
Molecular Weight:
292.33
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
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Quality Level
Assay
≥97% (HPLC)
form
liquid
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)
protect from light
shipped in
wet ice
storage temp.
−20°C
General description
A cell-permeable compound that acts as a selective, potent, and reversible inhibitor of non-muscle myosin II. Inhibits the ATPase and gliding motility of human platelets (≤100 µM) without affecting myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) activity. Has been shown to block cell blebbing and to rapidly disrupt directed cell migration and cytokinesis in vertebrate cells. Does not disrupt mitosis or affect contractile ring assembly.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
ATPase
ATPase
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: yes
Target IC50: <100 µM inhibiting the ATPase and gliding motility of human platelets
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Warning
Toxicity: Harmful & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (E)
Physical form
A 50 mM (5 mg/342 µl) solution of (±)-Blebbistatin (Cat. No. 203390) in 90% DMSO.
Reconstitution
Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-20°C).
Other Notes
Shu, S., et al. 2005. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA102, 1472.
Kovacs, M., et al. 2004. J. Biol. Chem.279, 35557.
Straight, A.F., et al. 2003. Science299, 1743.
Cheung, A., et al. 2001. Mol. Biol. Cell Suppl.12, 271a.
Kovacs, M., et al. 2004. J. Biol. Chem.279, 35557.
Straight, A.F., et al. 2003. Science299, 1743.
Cheung, A., et al. 2001. Mol. Biol. Cell Suppl.12, 271a.
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CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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