Cytochalasin B

- Overview
  - Cytochalasin B is one of the most extensively studied members of a family of potent mycotoxins produced by several species of fungi. All members of the class exhibit profound effects on cytoskeletal proteins, giving rise to pronounced morphogenic activity in animals and plants. Despite the common mode of action, there is evidence that individual members of this class display diverse selectivity. However, lack of comparative co-metabolite analysis has restricted a more complete understanding of their individual selectivity.
    
    Cytochalasin B is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO.
    
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    Background
    
    Cytochalasin B exhibits potent inhibition of actin filament function leading to cell death by apoptosis, and displays a broad range of resultant cellular actions.
- Properties
  - CAS Number
    
    14930-96-2
    
    Molecular Formula
    
    C29H37NO5
    
    Molecular Weight
    
    479.6
    
    Appearance
    
    White powder
    
    Storage
    
    -20°C
    
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