Tunicamycin
Cat. No.: IBDI-430208
Tunicamycin is a mixture of homologous nucleoside antibiotic that inhibits N-linked glycosylation and blocks GlcNAc phosphotransferase (GPT). Tunicamycin causes accumulation of unfolded proteins in cell endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and induces ER stress, and causes blocking of DNA synthesis and cell cycle arrest in G1 phase. Tunicamycin inhibits gram-positive bacteria, yeasts, fungi, and viruses and has anti-cancer activity.Tunicamycin increases exosome release in cervical cancer cells.
Product Details
| Target |
Bacterial | Fungal | Influenza Virus | Antibiotic |
| Molecular Weight |
844.94 (n=10) |
| Appearance |
Solid |
| Structure Classification |
Antibiotics |
| Purity |
99.96% |
Storage & Handling
| Shipping |
Room temperature in continental US. May vary elsewhere. |
| Storage |
Powder: -20°C/3 years
In solvent: -80°C/6 months; -20°C/1 month |
| Regulatory Status |
This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. |
! For research use only, not intended for any clinical use.
