Sterigmatocystin

Sterigmatocystin

Catalog Number:
M001341967TOK
Mfr. No.:
TOK-S103
Price:
$274
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      • Overview
        • Sterigmatocystin is a xanthone produced by several species of Aspergillus, isolated by a number of research groups in the 1950s as a mycotoxin associated with food and grain contamination. Sterigmatocystin is structurally related to the aflatoxins and, while it is considered to be mutagenic, teratogenic and carcinogenic, it is less widespread and potent than the aflatoxins.

          Sterigmatocystin is soluble in DMF and DMSO and is moderately soluble in methanol or ethanol.

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          Background

          Sterigmatocystin, in the presence of microsomes, covalently binds to DNA. It uncouples oxidative phosphorylation but, unlike the aflatoxins, does not induce mitochondrial swelling or hinder Ca2+-induced swelling of mitochondria. Sterigmatocystin also inhibits acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT) with selectivity for the ACAT2 isoenzyme.

      • Properties
        • CAS Number
          10048-13-2
          Molecular Formula
          C18H12O6
          Molecular Weight
          324.3
          Appearance
          Pale yellow solid
          Storage
          -20°C

          * For research use only

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