Ascomycin
Tocris Bioscience | Catalog # 4210
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Ascomycin is a analog of FK 506 (Cat. No. 3631); binds to FK 506-binding protein 12 (FKBP12) in order to inhibit calcineurin phosphatase activity (IC50 = 49 nM) and activation of nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT). Displays antifungal and immunosuppressive activities.
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The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
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| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 39.6 | 50 | |
| Ethanol | 39.6 | 50 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for Ascomycin
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 792.01.
Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mM | 2.53 mL | 12.63 mL | 25.25 mL |
| 2.5 mM | 0.51 mL | 2.53 mL | 5.05 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.25 mL | 1.26 mL | 2.53 mL |
| 25 mM | 0.05 mL | 0.25 mL | 0.51 mL |
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Background References
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
- Hatanaka FR-900520 and FR-900523, novel immunosuppressants isolated from a Streptomyces. II. Fermentation, isolation and physicochemical and biological characteristics. J.Antibiot (Tokyo).
- Arndt Secretion of FK506/FK520 and rapamycin by Streptomyces inhibits the growth of competing Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Cryptococcus neoformans. Microbiology 1999 PMID: 10463165
- Revill Genetically engineered analogs of ascomycin for nerve regeneration. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 2002 PMID: 12183690
- Motamedi Characterization of methyltransferase and hydroxylase genes involved in the biosynthesis of the immunosuppressants FK506 and FK520. J.Bacteriol. 1996 PMID: 8752344
Product Documents for Ascomycin
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Product Specific Notices for Ascomycin
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Species: HumanVerified Customer | Posted 12/15/2019The immunosuppressant activity of Ascomycin was studied. Analysis of the proteins in iMK1208 against Streptomyces species conducted.
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