Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary TargetChanges in cell morphology and motility

Cell permeable: no

Reversible: no

Product does not compete with ATP.

General description

Induces changes in cell morphology and motility with no effect on sugar transport. Used as a specific marker in studies of high affinity cytochalasin binding sites unrelated to sugar transport. Disrupts the equilibrium between monomeric and polymeric actin.

Induces changes in cell morphology and motility with no effect on sugar transport. Used as specific marker in studies of high affinity cytochalasin binding sites unrelated to sugar transport. Disrupts the equilibrium between monomeric and polymeric actin.

Legal Information

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

Other Notes

Due to the nature of the Hazardous Materials in this shipment, additional shipping charges may be applied to your order. Certain sizes may be exempt from the additional hazardous materials shipping charges. Please contact your local sales office for more information regarding these charges.

Lin, D.C., and Lin, S. 1978. J. Biol. Chem.253, 1415.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution refrigerate (4°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at 4°C.

Warning

Toxicity: Highly Toxic & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (I)