Ristocetin A sulfate is a potent antibacterial glycopeptide antibiotic that was withdrawn from clinical use following a high incidence of thrombocytopenia. Further investigation found that ristocetin A induced platelet aggregation by binding to a factor absent in people suffering from von Willebrand's disease, leading to the use of ristocetin A as an important diagnostic aid.
Ristocetin A sulfate is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO.
CAS Number
11140-99-1
Molecular Formula
C95H112N8O48S
Molecular Weight
2166.0
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Specifications:
Appearance
Light tan powder