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366882 Filipin III (Filimirasin, Filmirisin) CAS: 480-49-9

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References
CAS Number
480-49-9
Grade
Purified
MDL Number
MFCD00466923
Molecular Formula
C35H58O11
Molecular Weight
654.8
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
(17E,19E,21E,23E,25E)-4,6,8,10,12,14,16,27-octahydroxy-3-(1-hydroxyhexyl)-17,28-dimethyl-1-oxacyclooctacosa-17,19,21,23,25-pentaen-2-one

Synonyms
Filimirasin, Filmirisin
Chemical Name
(17E,19E,21E,23E,25E)-4,6,8,10,12,14,16,27-octahydroxy-3-(1-hydroxyhexyl)-17,28-dimethyl -1-oxacyclooctacosa-17,19,21,23,25-pentaen-2-one
Molecular Formula
C35 H58 O11
Molecular Weight
654.8
CAS Number: 480-49-9
Purity
≥85%
Applications
FA
Appearance: Crystalline solid
Description
Filipin III is the most prevalent isomer of the Filipin complex, a potent polyene macrolide antibiotic and antifungal mixture. It is reported that it functions by disrupting the cell membrane. Filipin is also used as a histochemical stain for cholesterol as it is highly fluorescent and to inhibit the raft/caveolae endocytosis pathway in mammalian cells.
Storage
Soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and DMSO.
Purity
Purified (~85%)
Concentration
Not determined
Form
Supplied as a crystalline 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.
References
1. Bittman, R., & Fischkoff, S. A. (1972). Fluorescence studies of the binding of the polyene antibiotics filipin III, amphotericin B, nystatin, and lagosin to cholesterol. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 69(12), 3795-3799. 2. Pandey, R. G., & RINEHART, K. L. (1970). POLYENE ANTIBIOTICS. V. CHARACTERIZATION OF COMPONENTS OF THE FILIPIN COMPLEX BY MASS SPECTROMETRY 1). The Journal of antibiotics, 23(8), 414-417. 3. Orlandi, P. A., & Fishman, P. H. (1998). Filipin-dependent inhibition of cholera toxin: evidence for toxin internalization and activation through caveolae-like domains. The Journal of cell biology, 141(4), 905-915.
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