STZ (Streptozotocin)
Product Specifications
CAS Number
18883-66-4
Synonyms
NSC-85998, Streptozocin, U 9889, STZ
Target
DNA alkylator
Applications
DNA Damage/DNA Repair
Smiles
CN (C (=O) NC1C (C (C (OC1O) CO) O) O) N=O
Molecular Formula
C8H15N3O7
Additionnal Information
STZ (Streptozotocin) is a glucosamine-nitrosourea compound derived from Streptomyces achromogenes, which is a DNA-methylating, carcinogenic, antibiotic and diabetes inducing agent. Streptozotocin induces autophagy and apoptosis. Streptozotocin (STZ) can be used to induce animal models of diabetes. Solutions are unstable and should be fresh-prepared.
Storage Conditions
2 years -80 in solvent
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