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Cycloheximide

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Synonym(s):

3-[2-(3,5-Dimethyl-2-oxocyclohexyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]glutarimide, Actidione, Naramycin A

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H23NO4
CAS Number:
66-81-9
Molecular Weight:
281.35
UNSPSC Code:
51102829
NACRES:
NA.85
PubChem Substance ID:
24892457
EC Number:
200-636-0
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
88868
MDL number:
MFCD00082346
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Biotechnology Performance Certified

Quality Segment

form

powder

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

antibiotic activity spectrum

fungi, yeast

mode of action

protein synthesis | interferes

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H][C@]1(C[C@@H](C)C[C@H](C)C1=O)[C@H](O)CC2CC(=O)NC(=O)C2

InChI

1S/C15H23NO4/c1-8-3-9(2)15(20)11(4-8)12(17)5-10-6-13(18)16-14(19)7-10/h8-12,17H,3-7H2,1-2H3,(H,16,18,19)/t8-,9-,11-,12+/m0/s1

InChI key

YPHMISFOHDHNIV-FSZOTQKASA-N

Gene Information

Application

Cycloheximide is widely used for selection of CHX-resistant strains of yeast and fungi, controlled inhibition of protein synthesis for detection of short-lived proteins and super-induction of protein expression, and apoptosis induction or facilitation of apoptosis induction by death receptors. It has been shown to selectively clear macrophages in atherosclerotic plaques and activate cumulus-free equine oocytes.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cycloheximide (CHX) is an antibiotic produced by S. griseus that inhibits protein biosynthesis in eukaryotes. It inactivate transferase II enzyme that is involved in peptide chain elongation. More recent studies revealed that CHX binds the 60S ribosome and specifically prevents the translocation step in elongation.
Mode of Action: Translation inhibition in eukaryotes resulting in cell growth arrest and cell death. CHX is widely used for the selection of CHX-resistant strains of yeast and fungi, controlled inhibition of protein synthesis for detection of short-lived proteins and super-induction of protein expression, and apoptosis induction or facilitation of apoptosis induction by death receptors.

Activity Spectrum: Active against yeast and fungi like Candida, Aspergillus, Saccharomyces, Penicillium

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Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Muta. 2 - Repr. 1B

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

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