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Sigma-Aldrich

Brefeldin A

from Penicillium brefeldianum, ≥99% (HPLC and TLC)

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Synonym(s):
Nectrolide, γ,4-Dihydroxy-2-(6-hydroxy-1-heptenyl)-4-cyclopentanecrotonic acid λ-lactone, Ascotoxin, BFA, Cyanein, Decumbin
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H24O4
CAS Number:
20350-15-6
Molecular Weight:
280.36
Beilstein:
25191
MDL number:
MFCD12913297
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24278285
NACRES:
NA.77

biological source

Penicillium brefeldianum

Quality Level

300

Assay

≥99% (HPLC and TLC)

form

powder

solubility

DMSO: 10 mg/mL

antibiotic activity spectrum

neoplastics

Mode of action

protein synthesis | interferes

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C[C@H]1CCC\C=C\[C@@H]2C[C@H](O)C[C@H]2[C@H](O)\C=C\C(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C16H24O4/c1-11-5-3-2-4-6-12-9-13(17)10-14(12)15(18)7-8-16(19)20-11/h4,6-8,11-15,17-18H,2-3,5,9-10H2,1H3/b6-4+,8-7+/t11-,12+,13-,14+,15+/m0/s1

InChI key

KQNZDYYTLMIZCT-KQPMLPITSA-N

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General description

Brefeldin A (BFA) is a fungal metabolite containing a 13-membered macrocyclic lactone ring. It inhibits protein and nucleic acid synthesis. BFA blocks the exchange of GDP for GTP on adenosine ribosylation factors (ARFs), thereby hindering the binding of coat protein (β-COP) and consequently disrupts the structure and function of the Golgi apparatus. BFA is an activator of the sphingomyelin cycle. Brefeldin A-mediated apoptosis has been observed in human tumor cells. Brefeldin A has been shown to increase CRISPR-mediated homology-directed repair (HDR) efficiency. It demonstrates a diverse array of biological functions, including antitumor, antiviral, antibiotic, antimitotic, antifungal and antinematodal properties.

Application

Brefeldin A has been used to:



  • increase CRISPR genome editing efficiency.
  • facilitate the measurement of cytokine production
  • block intracellular transports in cell culture experiments

Biochem/physiol Actions

Brefeldin A (BFA) is a fungal metabolite which disrupts the structure and function of the Golgi apparatus. BFA is an activator of the sphingomyelin cycle. Brefeldin A-mediated apoptosis has been observed in human tumor cells.
Brefeldin A has been shown to increase CRISPR-mediated homology-directed repair (HDR) efficiency.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P310

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

监管及禁止进口产品

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