Application
Emetine dihydrochloride has been used:
- as a protein synthesis inhibitor to study its effects on human papillomavirus type 8 E2 protein half-life
- to study its effects on the stress granules assembly
- as a chain-elongation inhibitor in puromycin assay for protein synthesis
Biochem/physiol Actions
Emetine dihydrochloride is a member of the ipecac alkaloids family. It can mediate inhibition of protein and nucleic acid synthesis. It exhibits antiviral activity against dengue virus infection and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Emetine dihydrochloride exhibits anti-proliferative effects against bladder cancer cells. It also possesses anti-protozoal activity.
Features and Benefits
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- UPC:
- 51112403
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- Yes
- MPN:
- E2375-250MG
- CAS:
- 316-42-7
