5677
Spermine, Tetrahydrochloride
Synonym(s):
Spermine, Tetrahydrochloride
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H26N4 · 4HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
348.18
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
description
RTECS - EJ7230000
Merck USA index - 14, 8743
Quality Level
Assay
≥99% (titration)
form
solid
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
color
white
solubility
water: 20 mg/mL
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
10-30°C
General description
Polyamine that plays an important role in the regulation of cellular proliferation and differentiation. Acts as an inhibitor of phopholipase C-α and an activator of phopholipase C-δ. Has both stimulatory and inhibitory effects on NMDA receptors depending on the subunit composition of the receptor. Inhibits neuronal NOS. Inhibits DNA fragmentation and morphological apoptosis.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Primary Target
phospholipase C α
phospholipase C α
Secondary Target
nNOS
nNOS
Warning
Toxicity: Irritant (B)
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot, purge with inert gas, and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C under inert gas.
Other Notes
Igarashi, K. and Williams, K. 1995. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 272, 1101.
Escargueil-Blanc, I., et al. 1994. FASEB J.8, 1075.
Hu, J., et al. 1994. Neurosci. Lett. 175, 41.
Tompkins, T.A. and Moscarello, M.A. 1994. Biochim. Biophys. Acta1206, 1208.
Trubiani, O., et al. 1994. Biochem. Mol. Biol. Int.32, 1085.
Svensson, F., et al. 1993. Mol. Cell. Biochem.124, 141.
Ask, A., et al. 1992. Cancer Lett.66, 29.
Chida, N., et al. 1992. Brain Res.593, 57.
Khan, A.U., et al. 1992. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA89, 11428.
Messena, L., et al. 1992. J. Leukoc. Biol. 52, 585.
Pawelczyk, T., et al. 1992. Arch. Biochem. Biophys.297, 328.
Shantz, L.M., et al. 1992. Biochem. J.288, 511.
Escargueil-Blanc, I., et al. 1994. FASEB J.8, 1075.
Hu, J., et al. 1994. Neurosci. Lett. 175, 41.
Tompkins, T.A. and Moscarello, M.A. 1994. Biochim. Biophys. Acta1206, 1208.
Trubiani, O., et al. 1994. Biochem. Mol. Biol. Int.32, 1085.
Svensson, F., et al. 1993. Mol. Cell. Biochem.124, 141.
Ask, A., et al. 1992. Cancer Lett.66, 29.
Chida, N., et al. 1992. Brain Res.593, 57.
Khan, A.U., et al. 1992. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA89, 11428.
Messena, L., et al. 1992. J. Leukoc. Biol. 52, 585.
Pawelczyk, T., et al. 1992. Arch. Biochem. Biophys.297, 328.
Shantz, L.M., et al. 1992. Biochem. J.288, 511.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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