Ionomycin

Ionomycin
Names
IUPAC name
(4R,6S,8S,10Z,12R,14R,16E,18R,19R,20S,21S)-19,21-Dihydroxy-22-{(2S,2R,5S,5S)-5-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-2,5-dimethyloctahydro-2,2-bifuran-5-yl}-4,6,8,12,14,18,20-heptamethyl-11-oxido-9-oxodocosa-10,16-dienoic acid
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.121.228
Properties
C41H72O9
Molar mass 709.0050
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Ionomycin is an ionophore produced by the bacterium Streptomyces conglobatus.[1] It is used in research to raise the intracellular level of calcium (Ca2+) and as a research tool to understand Ca2+ transport across biological membranes. It is also used to stimulate the intracellular production of the following cytokines; interferon, perforin, IL-2, and IL-4 - usually in conjunction with PMA. These cytokines are important in the inflammatory response.

Commercially, Ionomycin can be obtained as a free acid, or as a Ca2+ salt.

References

  1. See Ionomycin Calcium salt Archived 2006-06-26 at the Wayback Machine. from Fermentek, manufacturer's product page for ionomycin
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