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129741

Sigma-Aldrich

α-Amanitin, Amanita sp.

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Assay

≥90% (by absorbance)

form

lyophilized solid

color

white

solubility

H2O: 10 mg/mL
methanol: soluble

General description

α-Amanitin, Amanita sp. is a toxic bicyclic octapeptide isolated from mushrooms. A potent & specific inhibitor of RNA polymerase II and messenger RNA synthesis in higher eukaryotes.
Toxic bicyclic octapeptide isolated from mushrooms. Acts as a potent and specific inhibitor of RNA polymerase II and messenger RNA synthesis in higher eukaryotes, including animals and plants.

Biochem/physiol Actions

RNA polymerase 2

Preparation Note

Reconstitute to a concentration ≥1 mM

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Oral - STOT RE 2

Target Organs

Kidney,Blood,Liver,Gastrointestinal tract,Respiratory Tract,Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

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

WGK

WGK 3


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