Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no

Reversible: no

Product does not compete with ATP.

Primary TargetA neutral ionophore with extremely high selectivity for Ca2+ ions.

General description

A neutral ionophore with extremely high selectivity for Ca²⁺ ions. Used in membrane electrodes for Ca²⁺ determination. Also useful for transport studies in biological membranes.

A neutral ionophore with extremely high selectivity for Ca²⁺ ions. Used in membrane electrodes for the determination of Ca²⁺ activity. Also useful for transport studies in biological membranes.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Other Notes

Lee, M. H., et al. 2002. Anal. Chem.74, 2603.Simon, W., and Carafoli, E. 1979. Methods Enzymol.56, 439.Simon, W., et al. 1978. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci.307, 52.Caroni, P., et al. 1977. Biochim. Biophys. Acta470, 437.

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

25 mg in Plastic ampoule

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)