Nystatin Suspension
SIGMA/N1638 - suspension, 10,000 unit/mL in DPBS, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture
Synonym: Fungicidin; Mycostatin
CAS Number: 1400-61-9
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | fungi |
| yeast | |
| color | yellow |
| concentration | 10,000 unit/mL in DPBS |
| form | suspension |
| impurities | endotoxin, tested |
| InChI | 1S/C47H75NO17/c1-27-17-15 |
| InChI key | VQOXZBDYSJBXMA-QEKUPDCNSA |
| mode of action | cell membrane | interferes |
| product line | BioReagent |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| shipped in | dry ice |
| SMILES string | C[C@@H]1OC(=O)C[C@H](O)C[ |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| technique(s) | cell culture | mammalian: suitable |
| Application: | Nystatin suspension has been used: • to inhibit caveolin-mediated endocytosis • as a component of Eagle′s minimum essential medium (EMEM) • to enumerate lactic acid bacteria (LAB) • in preventing cell culture contamination and inducing interleukin (IL)-1, IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor a secretion in toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2)-expressing THP1 cells. This product is recommended for use in cell culture applications at 24 mL/L. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Nystatin is a polyene, broad-spectrum antibiotic, which modifies the microstructure of lipid rafts. It can sequester cholesterol present on the cell membrane of eukaryotes. Nystatin regulates immune responses through cytokine signaling, lymphocyte activation and pathogen recognition. |
| Disclaimer: | This product is stable at 37°C for three days. |
| General description: | Chemical structure: polyene |
| Other Notes: | Nystatin suspension available in 20 mL and 100 mL pack size. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. |
| Preparation Note: | It is 0.1μ filtered and cell culture tested. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352207 |

