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S8195

Sigma-Aldrich

Swainsonine

from Metarrhizium anisopliae, ≥98% (TLC)

Synonym(s):

(1S,2R,8R,8aR)-1,2,8-Octahydroindolizidinetriol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H15NO3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
173.21
Beilstein:
4175740
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
51102829
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.85

biological source

Metarrhizium anisopliae

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

lyophilized powder

storage condition

(Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.)

color

white to faint yellow

solubility

H2O: soluble 1 mg/mL

antibiotic activity spectrum

neoplastics

Mode of action

enzyme | inhibits

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O[C@@H]1CCCN2C[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)C12

InChI

1S/C8H15NO3/c10-5-2-1-3-9-4-6(11)8(12)7(5)9/h5-8,10-12H,1-4H2/t5-,6-,7?,8-/m1/s1

InChI key

FXUAIOOAOAVCGD-DCDLSZRSSA-N

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Application

Swainsonine is a potent inhibitor of various α-mannosidases, especially of α-mannosidase II. It inhibits glycoprotein processing and also acts as immune modulator.
Swainsonine is an indolizidine alkaloid from the plant Metarrhizium anisopliae that is used as a potent α-mannosidase inhibitor. Product S8195 has been used in chemical inhibition assays of CHO Lec2 cells to inhibit glycosylation .

Biochem/physiol Actions

Swainsonine is a potent α-mannosidase inhibitor. It also has antimetastatic, antiproliferative, and immunomodulatory activity . It also inhibits glycoprotein processing.

Packaging

1MG

Preparation Note

Soluble in water, methanol, DMSO

Other Notes

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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