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Staurosporine, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Broad spectrum protein kinase inhibitor Staurosporine is used as anti-fungal and anti-hypertensive, which results to study the anti-cancer treatment. It acts as a precursor to protein kinase inhibitor midostaurin. It is also used to induce cell death in Swiss Webster primary macrophage cells and to study the effect of caspase activation on human sperm quality.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
- Staurosporine is an indolocarbazole alkaloid capable of permeating cell membranes
- Staurosporine has anti-cancer properties that can induce apoptosis
- Staurosporine is a broad inhibitor of protein kinases, preventing growth and division cycles
Application
- Staurosporine is used for research on acute myeloid leukemia
- It is suitable for research applications including cell culture and biochemistry
Specifications
Specifications
| Type | Staurosporine |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Melting Point | 240°C to 243°C |
| Color | Yellow |
| Quantity | 10 mg |
| Beilstein | 1060573 |
| Merck Index | 14,8802 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in DMSO or ethanol;Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide ,dimethyl formamide,ethyl acetate,hot acetone and ethanol; Slightly soluble in chloroform and methanol; Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 466.54 |
| Percent Purity | ≥99% |
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Safety and Handling
- Staurosporine
- Warning
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Staurosporine
RUO – Research Use Only
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