General description

A powerful inhibitor of hepatic RNA synthesis. Increases the adherence of polymorphonuclear leukocytes to hepatic endothelial cells and induces superoxide production. Induces hepatic damage, causing macrophage infiltration.

Legal Information

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

Other Notes

Komatsu, Y., et al. 1994. Hepatology 20, 1548.

Packaging

1 g in Plastic ampoule

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)