Homoharringtonine
Tocris Bioscience, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 1416
Inhibitor of protein synthesis; antileukemic agent
Key Product Details
Description
Inhibitor of protein synthesis; antileukemic agent
Product Description
Homoharringtonine is an inhibitor of protein synthesis. Blocks elongation phase of translation by binding to the 60-S ribosome subunit. Antileukemic. Inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro (IC50 = 2.55 μM).Product Specifications
Molecular Weight
545.63
Formula
C29H39NO9
Storage
Store at RT
Purity
≥98% (HPLC)
Chemical Name
Cephalotaxine 4-methyl (2R)-2-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)butanedioate
CAS Number
26833-87-4
PubChem ID
285033
InChI Key
HYFHYPWGAURHIV-JFIAXGOJSA-N
SMILES
O=C([C@](CCCC(O)(C)C)(O)CC(OC)=O)O[C@@H]1C(OC)=C[C@@](N(CCC5)CCC2=CC4=C(OCO4)C=C23)5[C@]31[H]
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Solubility
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions
for Homoharringtonine
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 545.63
Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.83 mL | 9.16 mL | 18.33 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.37 mL | 1.83 mL | 3.67 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.18 mL | 0.92 mL | 1.83 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.04 mL | 0.18 mL | 0.37 mL |
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Background References
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
- Choy Remdesivir, lopinavir, emetine, and homoharringtonine inhibit SARS-CoV-2 replication in vitro. Antiviral Res. 2020 PMID: 32251767
- Fresno Inhibition of translation in eukaryotic systems by harringtonine. Eur.J.Biochem. 1977 PMID: 319998
- Zhou Homoharringtonine: an effective new natural product in cancer chemotherapy. Bull.Cancer 1995 PMID: 8745664
- Cai Apoptotic response to homoharringtonine in human wt p53 leukemic cells is independent of reactive oxygen species generation and implicates Bax translocation, mitochondrial cytochrome c release and caspase activation. Leukemia 2001 PMID: 11368358
Product Specific Notices for Homoharringtonine
For research use only
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