Streptomyces griseus

C₁₅H₂₃NO₄
M.W.: 281.3
Assay: >97.1%
Potency: 955 units/mg
Cycloheximide is soluble in Chloroform, Ethanol and Methanol.

Cycloheximide is an antibiotic which acts as an inhibitor of protein synthesis in eukaryotes but not prokaryotes. Cycloheximide is used primarily in the selection wild type CAN1, CYH2 and LYS2 genes.

Lin W, Hsu, Y., Cycloheximide-induced cPLA(2) activation is via the MKP-1 down-regulation and ERK activation., 2000., 12(7):, 457-461..

Handling: Warning! Toxic. Wear gloves/mask when handling this product. Avoid contact by all modes of exposure. Store in Tightly Sealed Vial.

Store at -20℃