Biochem/physiol Actions
Product does not compete with ATP.
Primary TargetHh signaling in Shh-light2 assay
Cell permeable: yes
General description
Cyclopamine, V. californicum, CAS 4449-51-8, is a cell-permeable steroidal alkaloid & cholesterol mimic that specifically antagonizes Sonic Hedgehog signaling through direct interaction with Smo.
A cell-permeable steroidal alkaloid and cholesterol mimic that displays both teratogenic and antitumor activities. It disrupts cholesterol bio-synthesis and specifically antagonizes shh (Sonic Hedgehog) signaling pathway through direct interaction with Smo (smoothened), a distant relative of G-protein-coupled receptors. A valuable tool for studying the involvement of shh signaling in the development of various tumors. Tomatidine (Cat. No. 614350) can be used as a negative control. Also available as a 10 mM solution in Ethanol (Cat. No. 239806).
A cell-permeable, steroidal alkaloid and cholesterol mimic that displays both teratogenic and anti-tumor properties. Disrupts cholesterol biosynthesis and specifically antagonizes shh (Sonic Hedgehog) signaling through direct interaction with Smo (smoothened), a protein that is related to G-protein-coupled receptors. Useful for studying the involvement of shh signaling in the development of various tumors. Tomatidine (Cat. No. 614350) can be used as a negative control.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Other Notes
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Packaging
1, 5 mg in Glass bottle
Preparation Note
Ethanol stock solutions may require warming to achieve complete solubilization.
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Warning
Toxicity: Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (D)
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