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Castanospermine, Castanospermum australe

Plant alkaloid inhibitor of several β-glucosidases and α-glucosidases, including those involved in N-linked processing of glycoproteins.

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Synonym(s):
Castanospermine, Castanospermum australe, (1S,6S,7R,8aR)-Tetrahydroxyoctahydroindolizine
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H15NO4
CAS Number:
79831-76-8
Molecular Weight:
189.21
MDL number:
MFCD00017555

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)

color

white

solubility

water: 1 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C8H15NO4/c10-4-1-2-9-3-5(11)7(12)8(13)6(4)9/h4-8,10-13H,1-3H2/t4-,5-,6+,7+,8+/m0/s1

InChI key

JDVVGAQPNNXQDW-TVNFTVLESA-N

General description

Plant alkaloid inhibitor of several β-glucosidases and α-glucosidases, including those involved in N-linked processing of glycoproteins. Resulting oligosaccharides are primarily Glu3Man7-9 (GlcNAc)2. Inhibits endothelial cell angiogenesis and tumor growth. Exhibits anti-viral properties. Typically used at 1-10 µg/ml.
Plant alkaloid inhibitor of several β-glucosidases and α-glucosidases, including those involved in N-linked processing of glycoproteins. Resulting oligosaccharides are primarily Glu3Man7-9(GlcNAc)2. Reduces bFGF induced angiogenesis in mice. Inhibits endothelial cell migration and invasion of basement membrane. Exhibits anti-viral properties. Typically used at 1-10 µg/ml.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
β-glucosidases
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Reconstitution

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

Other Notes

Ahmed, S.P., et al. 1995. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 208, 267.
Pili, R., et al. 1995. Cancer Res.55, 2920.
Walker, B.D., et al. 1987. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA84, 8120.
Pan, Y.T., et al. 1983. Biochemistry22, 3975.
Saul, R., et al. 1983. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 221, 593.

Legal Information

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

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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