Fostriecin sodium salt product vial image | Hello Bio
Fostriecin sodium salt product vial image | Hello Bio
Biological Data
Biological description
Potent protein phosphatase inhibitor. Inhibits PP4, PP2A, PP5C and PP1 (IC50 values are 3, 3.2 nM, 60 and 131 µM). Shows antibiotic and antitumor actions. Membrane permeable.
Solubility & Handling
Solubility overview
Soluble in water (100mM)
Storage instructions
-20°C (desiccate)
Storage of solutions
Prepare and use solutions on the same day if possible. Store solutions at -20°C for up to one month if storage is required. Equilibrate to RT and ensure the solution is precipitate free before use.
Shipping Conditions
Stable for ambient temperature shipping. Follow storage instructions on receipt.
Important
This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use.
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product
Suppression of Ser/Thr phosphatase 4 (PP4C/PPP4C) mimics a novel post-mitotic action of fostriecin, producing mitotic slippage followed by tetraploid cell death.
Theobald B et al (2013) Mol Cancer Res 11(8) : 845-55.
Fostriecin, an antitumor antibiotic with inhibitory activity against serine/threonine protein phosphatases types 1 (PP1) and 2A (PP2A), is highly selective for PP2A.