General description
A cell-permeable compound that acts as a selective, potent, and reversible inhibitor of non-muscle myosin II. Inhibits the ATPase and gliding motility of human platelets (≤100 µM) without affecting myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) activity. Has been shown to block cell blebbing and to rapidly disrupt directed cell migration and cytokinesis in vertebrate cells. Does not disrupt mitosis or affect contractile ring assembly.
A cell-permeable compound that acts as a selective, potent, and reversible inhibitor of nonmuscle myosin II. Inhibits the ATPase and gliding motility of human platelets (≤ 100 µM) without affecting myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) activity. Has been shown to block cell blebbing and to rapidly disrupt directed cell migration and cytokinesis in vertebrate cells. Does not disrupt mitosis or affect contractile ring assembly. A 50 mM (5 mg/342 µl) solution of (±)-Blebbistatin (Cat. No. 203389) in 90% DMSO is also available.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
ATPase
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: yes
Target IC50: <100 µM inhibiting the ATPase and gliding motility of human platelets
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution in 90% DMSO, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions in 90% DMSO are stable for up to 1 month at -20°C. Stock solutions in 100% DMSO are unstable; reconstitute just prior to use.
Other Notes
Shu, S., et al. 2005. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA102, 1472.
Kovacs, M., et al. 2004. J. Biol. Chem.279, 35557.
Straight, A.F., et al. 2003. Science299, 1743.
Cheung, A., et al. 2001. Mol. Biol. Cell Suppl.12, 271a.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- UPC:
- 51286505
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 203390-5MG
