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Amphotericin
B
Cell Culture-Antibiotics
Catalogue Number: CO013/CO013.10/CO014
Product Description:
Amphotericin B is a polyene
antifungal agent, first isolated by Gold et al from Streptomyces nodosus in
1955. It is an amphoteric compound composed of a hydrophilic polyhydroxyl chain
along one side and a lipophilic polyene hydrocarbon chain on the other.
Amphotericin B has a high affinity for sterols, primarily ergosterols, of
fungal and bacterial cell membranes. After binding to sterols, it forms channels
in the membranes, causing small molecules to leak out. Amphotericin B induces
K+ leakage which is separate from its lethal action, as was demonstrated in
human erythrocytes and is due to the inhibitory effect on the Na+/K+ pump. At
sub-lethal concentrations, this agent stimulates either the activity of some
membrane enzymes or cellular metabolism, in particular stimulation of some
cells of the immune system. Amphotericin B is poorly soluble in water and now
available in four formulations. The classic amphotericin B deoxycholate
(Fungizone™) formulation has been available since 1960 and is a colloidal
suspension of amphotericin B. A bile salt, deoxycholate, is often used as the
solubilizing agent.
Molecular Formula: C47H73NO17
Molecular Weight: 924.08
Application: Amphotericin B is an effective agent against
fungi and yeast.
Formulation: see table below
Storage: -20 oC
Working
Concentration: 2.5 mg/L
Catalogue
Number: |
Concentration |
Volume |
Soluent |
Appearance* |
CO013 |
|
100 mL |
1% DMSO in water |
Hazy, yellow solution |
CO013.10 |
|
10 mL |
1% DMSO in water |
Hazy, yellow solution |
CO014 |
|
1 mL |
100% DMSO |
Clear, yellow solution |
*The hazy appearance does
not affect its anti-fungal and bacterial activity.