Epothilone A
Epothilone A is a microtubule inhibitor isolated from the myxobacteria, Sorangium cellulosum. Epothilone A acts by stabilising microtubule formation at the taxol binding site and causes cell cycle arrest at the G2/M transition, leading to cytotoxicity. Epothilone A is under investigation as an antitumor agent.
Source
Epothilone A from Sorangium cellulosum.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Poor water solubility.
Storage and Stability
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with DMSO. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store 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.
Concentration
Not determined
Form
Supplied as a white to off-white powder.
