Camptothecin, Topoisomerase I inhibitor

Product Details

Formal Name: (S)-4-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-1H-pyrano-[3′,4′:6,7]indolizino[1,2-b]quinoline-3,14(4H,12H)-dione

Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₁₆N₂O₄

Formula Weight: 348.40

CAS Number: 7689-03-4

Purity: >98%

Formulation: powder

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (up to 5 mg/ml).

Storage: -20°C

Stability: ≥ 1 year.

Applications

Topoisomerase I inhibitor

Functions

Camptothecin is a natural product isolated from Camptotheca acuminate. It is an inhibitor of DNA topoisomerase I and binds irreversibly to the topoisomerase I /DNA complex preventing DNA re-ligation and generating permanent double strand breaks. Induces apoptosis in a variety of cell lines and is a potent antitumor agent.

Application Procedures

First dissolved in DMSO (up to 5 mg/ml), then diluted to aqueous buffer. Solutions in DMSO may be stored at -20°C for up to 3 months.

Research use only.

Documents

• Datasheet (PDF)