Description: Streptozotocin is a natural glucosamine nitrosourea antibiotic.
Solubility ( literature ): Water soluble 5g/L at 25°C
Applications: Streptozotocin is used to induce Type 1 diabetes for medical research. Streptozotocin is used in medicine since 1982 as a drug against certain cancers of the Langerhans Islets. It is cytotoxic to neuroendocrine tumor cell lines that express the GLUT2 glucose transporter.
Composition: Ingredient type Fermentek product
Disclaimer: For Research use only, Not for Human or Drug use, Not extracted from humans or animals, Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Names and identifiers: Streptozocin, Streptozotocin, ZanosarD-Glucopyranose, 2-deoxy-2-(((methylnitrosoamino)carbonyl)amino)-D-Glucose, 2-deoxy-2-(((methylnitrosoamino)carbonyl)amino)- RTECS: LZ5775000
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Source: Streptomyces sp.
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InChl Key: ZSJLQEPLLKMAKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N