Valinomycin is a hydrophobic cyclodepsipeptide with potent antitumor activity. Valinomycin is a highly selective potassium ionophore and this action leads to a diverse range of profound cell membrane effects. More recently, valinomycin has found application as a biosensor to detect to detect potassium efflux.
Valinomycin is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO.
CAS Number
2001-95-8
Molecular Formula
C54H90N6O18
Molecular Weight
1111.3
Storage Conditions
-20°C
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