Bottle, Glass, Clear, 50 g
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Tetrazolium (chloride)
Cayman ChemicalA redox indicator used to detect cellular respiration; primarily reduced by Complex I in mitochondria and, under anaerobic conditions, is completely reduced to an insoluble red 1,3,5-triphenylformazan.
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Ciprofloxacin (hydrochloride)
Cayman ChemicalA fluoroquinolone antibiotic widely used as an antimicrobial and immunomodulatory agent; functions by inhibiting DNA A fluoroquinolone antibiotic widely used as an antimicrobial and immunomodulatory agent; functions by inhibiting DNA gyrase (a type II topoisomerase) and topoisomerase IV, the…
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Salicin
Cayman ChemicalAn alcoholic β-glucoside derived from willow bark that produces anti-inflammatory (including analgesic and antipyretic) effects similar to that of aspirin by non-selectively inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 (IC50s > 100 µM).
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Aminoguanidine (hydrochloride)
Cayman ChemicalAminoguanidine is equipotent to L-NMMA and L-NNA as an inhibitor of iNOS. The IC50 values for inhibition of mouse iNOS and rat nNOS are 5.4 and 160 µM, respectively. Aminoguanidine also inhibits induction of iNOS protein expression by endotoxin in rat macrophages.
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Luminol
Cayman ChemicalA cyclic diacyl hydrazide that exhibits chemiluminescence upon oxidation; HRP combined with H2O2 causes luminescent peroxidation of luminol; can also be oxidized, and chemiluminesce, by compounds containing iron, copper, gold, and cyanide.
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2-Thenoyltrifluoroacetone
Cayman ChemicalAn inhibitor of respiration in animals and bacteria; binds at the quinone reduction site of succinate:ubiquinone oxidoreductase (SQR; Complex II) in animals, preventing ubiquinone from binding; inhibits NADH fumarate reductase in bacteria; inhibits photosystem II in plants.
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Ampicillin (sodium salt)
Cayman ChemicalAn antibacterial antibiotic that acts by interfering directly with the biosynthesis of peptidoglycan, which constitutes the major component of the bacterial cell wall, leading to structural instability and death of bacteria; used as a selective antibiotic for resistant bacteria.
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Guaiacol
Cayman ChemicalGuaiacol is a phenolic natural product first isolated from Guaiac resin and the oxidation of lignin. Guaiacol is readily oxidized by the heme iron of peroxidases including the peroxidase of COX enzymes. It can therefore serve as a reducing co-substrate for COX reactions. The one-electron oxidation…
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Palmitic Acid
Cayman ChemicalA common 16-carbon saturated fatty acid that represents 10-20% of the normal human dietary fat intake.
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ß-Glycerophosphate (sodium salt hydrate)
Cayman ChemicalA protein phosphatase inhibitor that acts as a phosphate group donor in matrix mineralization studies; 10 mM accelerates calcification of cultured vascular smooth muscle cells through an alkaline phosphatase-related mechanism.
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Brilliant Blue G
Cayman ChemicalA dye which stains proteins in gels with ease and sensitivity; used in the Bradford to quantify the amount of protein in a solution; selectively inhibits P2X7 (IC50s = 10.1 nM and 265 nM for rat and human P2X7, respectively) and reduces neurological injury secondary to traumatic brain…
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Chlorzoxazone
Cayman ChemicalA benzoxazolone derivative that causes skeletal muscle relaxation and blocks spasticity in clinical studies; enhances KCa2.2 and KCa3.1 channels (EC50s = 87 and 98 µM, respectively); urinary excretion of its 6-hydroxy metabolite is often used as a probe of CYP2E1 activity in…
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ß-Carotene
Cayman ChemicalA red/orange-colored fat-soluble terpenoid with antioxidant properties; can be cleaved to produce vitamin A and retinoic acid.
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Oxytetracycline
Cayman ChemicalA broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic that inhibits protein synthesis in both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
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Tyramine
Cayman ChemicalA trace amine that activates TAAR1 (EC50s = 0.08, 0.69, and 2.26 µM for rat, mouse, and human-rat chimera receptors, respectively); inhibits the release of norepinephrine and dopamine (IC50s = 40.6 and 119 nM, respectively).
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Promethazine (hydrochloride)
Cayman ChemicalA first generation histamine H1 receptor antagonist (Ki = 2.6 nM) that also inhibits muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (Ki = 22 nM); penetrates the CNS, depressing central H1 receptor activity, which may relate to its sedative properties.
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Vitamin K3
Cayman ChemicalA precursor to Vitamin K2 that is capable of both redox cycling and arylating nucleophilic substrates by Michael addition; used as an antihemorrhagic agent and to inhibit the proliferation of various cancer cells.
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Propylthiouracil
Cayman ChemicalA derivative of thiouracil which has long been used to correct hyperthyroidism; also used as a genetic marker for taste, since only some people detect it as a bitter taste.
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Probucol
Cayman ChemicalA potent antioxidant that inhibits the oxidation of cholesterol in LDL and HDL by impairing the translocation of ABCA1 from intracellular compartments to the plasma membrane.
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Glycyrrhizic Acid (ammonium salt)
Cayman ChemicalA natural agonist of the human sweet taste receptor and used as a flavorant; has diverse cellular effects at low doses, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiviral actions.
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4-Aminopyridine
Cayman ChemicalA non-selective blocker of voltage-dependent K+-channels (Kv channels) that has greatest potency at Kv1 and Kv3 family members (IC50s = 290, 590, 195, 13, 29, and 100 µM for subunits 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, and 3.2, respectively); also blocks Kv2 and Kv4 subunits at millimolar concentrations.
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Syringic Acid
Cayman ChemicalA naturally occurring O-methylated phenolic acid that can be enzymatically degraded by some bacteria as a source of methane or methanol; inhibits aldose reductase (IC50 = 213 µg/ml), proteasome activity, and cancer cell proliferation.
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Bromophenol Blue
Cayman ChemicalCommonly used as a pH indicator, a color marker in agarose or polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and a dye to detect proteins and nucleic acids (absorbance at 610 nm), particularly when staining living tissues.
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4-Aminobenzoic Acid (sodium salt)
Cayman ChemicalAn intermediate in the synthesis of tetrahydrofolic acid in many non-mammalian organisms, including bacteria and fungi; metabolized by a variety of enzymes in mammals, including N-acetyltransferases; may also be utilized by bacteria or fungi that are living in mammalian organisms.
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Sodium Butyrate
Cayman ChemicalA short chain fatty acid that inhibits HDACs, induces growth arrest, differentiation and apoptosis in cancer cells, and suppresses inflammation by reducing the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
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L-Ascorbic Acid
Cayman ChemicalA naturally occurring electron donor for eight different enzymes, including those related to collagen hydroxylation, carnitine synthesis (which aids in the generation of ATP), norepinephrine synthesis, tyrosine metabolism, and amidating peptides.
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5-Fluorouracil
Cayman ChemicalA pyrimadine analog that irreversibly inhibits thymidylate synthase, blocking the synthesis of thymidine which is required for DNA synthesis; widely used to treat many gastrointestinal tract adenocarcinomas.
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Quercetin
Cayman ChemicalA flavonoid compound found in the bark and rinds of many plants and fruits.
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Chlorhexidine (hydrochloride)
Cayman ChemicalAn an antimicrobial agent that is often used in antiseptics and dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwash; inhibits MMP-2, -8, and -9.
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Coomassie Blue R-250
Cayman ChemicalA dye that is commonly used in laboratories to stain or quantify proteins; typically gives blue bands on a clear background with a sensitivity of 50-100 ng/band; displays metachromasia by appearing pink-red, rather than blue, when binding certain proteins, such as collagen and histone H1.
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Chrysin
Cayman ChemicalA natural flavonoid with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties; inhibits HIF-1α expression in cancer cells; decreases pro-inflammatory gene expression and oxidative stress in ischemia/reperfusion injury.
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Protocatechuic Acid
Cayman ChemicalA dihydroxybenzoic acid phenolic compound that demonstrates free radical scavenging capability (IC50 = 16.3 μM) in a DPPH radical scavenging activity assay; possesses anti-inflammatory, antihyperglycemic, neuroprotective, and anticancer activities.