Properties
Description
Mupirocin, soluble in warmed DMSO, warmed water and ethanol, is an effective DNA damage inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of DNA damage by inhibiting DNA-RNA synthesis.
Molecular Formula
C26H44O9
Titer
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO (warmed): 95 mg/mL (189.76 mM); Water (warmed): 44 mg/mL (87.89 mM); Ethanol: 95 mg/mL (189.76 mM)
Stability
In its lyophilized form, the chemical remains stable for 36 months.
Quality Level
Research grade
Applications
Mupirocin is a DNA damage inhibitor that plays a key role in inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis by binding to isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase, which is critical for bacterial growth and survival.
Storage
Store at -20ºC, and keep desiccated.
