General description
Inhibitor of mitosis that is useful in cell division studies. Disrupts microtubules and inhibits tubulin polymerization. Induces apoptosis in PC12 cells and in cerebellar granule cells.
Major alkaloid of Colchicum autumnale. Inhibitor of mitosis used in cell division studies. Disrupts microtubules and inhibits tubulin polymerization. Induces apoptosis in pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells and in cerebellar granule cells.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Inhibitor of mitosis
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Warning
Toxicity: Highly Toxic & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (I)
Other Notes
Bonfoco, E., et al. 1995. Exp. Cell Res.218, 189.
Lindenboim, L., et al. 1995. J. Neurochem.64, 1054.
Leung, M.F., and Sartorelli, A.C. 1992. Leuk. Res.16, 929.
Santell, L. 1992. Exp. Cell Res. 201, 358.
Salmon, E.D., et al. 1984. J. Cell Biol.99, 1066.
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Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- UPC:
- 51421801
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 234115-5GM