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AG Scientific Streptozotocin, 500 MG
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AG Scientific Streptozotocin (500mg) is an antibiotic & related to DNA alkylation & methylation. It reacts w/ DNA in vitro. The methylating agent effects not only liver & kidney DNA, but also pancreatic DNA (Additional S&H Or Hazmat Fees May Apply) - AG
NETA PART:
RPI-S-2044-500MG
MFG.PART:
S-2044-500MG
UNSPSC:
51102800
Manufacturer:
AG Scientific
AG Scientific
(Additional S&H Or Hazmat Fees May Apply) - AG
Description:
Streptozotocin is an antibiotic and related to DNA alkylation and methylation. Streptozotocin forms methylated purines that react with DNA in vitro. The methylating agent effects not only liver and kidney DNA, but also pancreatic DNA.
The antibiotic enters cells GLUT2 glucose transport protein and causes type I diabetes in rat models by beta-cell necrosis. It has been reported that Streptozotocin degenerates in Langerhans islet beta cells and thus induces diabetes in rodents.
Streptozotocin has anticancer properties and is used for several tumors such as leukemia, medullary thyroid carcinoma, and islet cell cancer of the pancreas.
Applications:
- Type 1 diabetes inducer in rat models
- DNA alkylation and methylation
- Anticancer drug
(Additional S&H Or Hazmat Fees May Apply) - AG
| SKU | RPI-S-2044-500MG |
|---|---|
| Supplier Part Number | S-2044-500MG |
| UM | EA |
| UNSPSC | 51102800 |
| Manufacturer | AG Scientific |
| MSDS URL | Click here |
| Temperature | -20°C |
| Refrigerated-Frozen | Y |
| CountryOfOrigin | China |
| ProductLine | AG |
| Qty | 1 |
| MinOrderQty | 1 |
| Weight | 5.000000 |
| Lead Time | 5 |
| Hazardous | N |
| CAS Number | 18883-66-4 |