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Invitrogen™ Valinomycin

Catalog No. V1644
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25 mg

Description

Commonly used as an agent to induce apoptosis and can calibrate potentiometric responses in membrane experiments involving potential-sensitive dyes

  • Valinomycin is a natural, lipid-soluble molecule (Mr = approximately 1110) that binds potassium ions and facilitates their transfer across lipid bilayers (i.e., it is an ionophore)
  • A macrocyclic molecule formed from 12 alternating amino acids and esters, synthesized by specific Streptomyces
  • Exhibits a 10,000-fold selectivity for K+ over Na+
  • Valinomycin is a potent antibiotic
  • K+ selective ionophore
  • Neutrally charged
  • Soluble in ethanol, DMSO, etc., but insoluble in water

Cell Analysis, Cell Metabolism, Cell Viability, Proliferation and Function, Ionic Homeostasis and Signaling, Sodium and Potassium Detection

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Shipping Condition: Room temperature

TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Specifications

Content And Storage Store in freezer -5°C to -30°C and protect from light.
Product Type Valinomycin
Dye Type Ionophore
Quantity 25 mg
Shipping Condition Room Temperature

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

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