Depolymerizes microtubules and inhibits their formation. Induces apoptosis.
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Product Details
Alternative Name |
Demecolcine |
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Appearance |
Light yellow powder. |
CAS |
477-30-5 |
Formula |
C21H25NO5 |
Identity |
Determined by 1H-NMR and TLC. |
MI |
14: 2887 |
MW |
371.4 |
Purity |
≥98% (HPLC) |
Solubility |
Soluble in 100% ethanol, chloroform or DMSO. |
Source |
Semisynthetic from colchicine (Prod. No. ALX-380-033). |
Handling & Storage
Use/Stability |
As indicated on product label or CoA when stored as recommended. Stock solutions are stable for at least 6 months when stored at -20°C. |
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Long Term Storage |
+4°C |
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Ambient Temperature |
Regulatory Status |
RUO – Research Use Only |
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- Nuclear localization of mitochondrial TCA cycle enzymes modulates pluripotency via histone acetylation: W. Li, et al.; Nat. Commun. 13, 7414 (2022), Abstract
- The asymmetrically segregating lncRNA cherub is required for transforming stem cells into malignant cells: Landskron, L., Steinmann, V., et al.; Elife 7, (2018), Abstract
- Independent modes of ganglion cell translocation ensure correct lamination of the zebrafish retina: Icha, J., Kunath, C., et al.; J. Cell Biol. 215, 259 (2016), Abstract
- Kinesin molecular motor Eg5 functions during polypeptide synthesis: Bartoli, K. M., Jakovljevic, J., et al.; Mol. Biol. Cell 22, 3420 (2011), Abstract
- Spontaneous chromosome loss and colcemid resistance in lymphocytes from patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1: M. Casella, et al.; Cytogenet. Genome Res. 100, 224 (2003), Abstract
- Expression of apoptosis and cell cycle related genes in proliferating and colcemid arrested cells of divergent lineage: B.W. Gallaher, et al.; Cell. Mol. Biol. 46, 79 (2000), Abstract
- Protein phosphatase-1 activation and association with the retinoblastoma protein in colcemid-induced apoptosis: F. Puntoni & E. Villa-Moruzzi; BBRC 266, 279 (1999), Abstract
- Colcemid-induced apoptosis of cultured human glioma: electron microscopic and confocal laser microscopic observation of cells sorted in different phases of cell cycle: T. Tsuchida, et al.; Cytometry 31, 295 (1998), Abstract
- Dissociation of nuclear and cytoplasmic cell cycle progression by drugs employed in cell synchronization: L. Urbani, et al.; Exp. Cell. Res. 219, 159 (1995), Abstract
- Effects of colcemid concentration on chromosome aberration analysis in human lymphocytes: R. Kanda, et al.; J. Radiat. Res. (Tokyo) 35, 41 (1994), Abstract
- Induction of apoptosis by the anti-tubulin drug colcemid: relationship of mitotic checkpoint control to the induction of apoptosis in HeLa S3 cells: S.W. Sherwood, et al.; Exp. Cell. Res. 215, 373 (1994), Abstract
- Laminin-induced process outgrowth from isolated fetal rat C-cells: I. Nishiyama & T. Fujii; Exp. Cell. Res. 198, 214 (1992), Abstract
- Effect of colcemid on the water permeability response to vasopressin in isolated perfused rabbit collecting tubules: M.E. Phillips & A. Taylor; J. Physiol. 456, 591 (1992), Abstract
- Colcemid and the mitotic cycle: C.L. Rieder & R.E. Palazzo; J. Cell. Sci. 102, 387 (1992), Abstract
- Cytoskeletal elements regulate the distribution of nerve growth factor receptors in PC12 cells: P.E. Spoerri & F.J. Roisen; J. Neurosci. Res. 31, 494 (1992), Abstract
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