Technical Data
A2297-39
Antibiotic UCN-01 (7-Hydroxystaurosporine, UCN-01)
1mg
Biochemicals Storage: -20°CShipping: Blue Ice
Isolated from Streptomyces sp., Antibiotic UCN-01 inhibits protein kinase C (PKC) and cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) resulting in accumulation of cells in the G1 phase and induction of apoptosis. UCN-01 also enhances the cytotoxicity of other anti-cancer drugs, such as DNA-damaging agents and anti-metabolite drugs, through putative abrogation of G2 and/or S phase accumulation induced by these anti-cancer agents.

Solubility: Soluble in ethyl ethanol, DMF or DMSO.

Storage and Stability:
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Reconstitute to nominal volume. Aliquot and store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Protect from light.

CAS Number:
112953-11-4

Molecular Formula:
C28H26N4O4

Molecular Weight:
482.5
 Source: Streptomyces sp.
Purity: 98% by HPLC.
Form: Supplied as a light tan solid.

Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
1. UCN-01-induced cell cycle arrest requires the transcriptional induction of p21(waf1/cip1) by activation of mitogen-activated protein/extracellular signal-regulated kinase kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase pathway. Facchinetti M.M. et al. Cancer Res. 2004, 64, 3629. 2. UCN-01 (7-hydroxystaurosporine) and other indolocarbazole compounds: a new generation of anti-cancer agents for the new century? Akinaga S. et al. Anticancer Drug Des. 2000, 15, 43. 3. UCN-01 and UCN-02, new selective inhibitors of protein kinase C. II. Purification, physico-chemical properties, structural determination and biological activities. Takahashi I. et al. J. Antibiot. 1989, 42, 571.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.