Synonym(s): Fungicidin; Mycostatin
CAS No.: 1400-61-9
Other Notes: Note: Non-sterile powder. Not recommended for aseptic work. See N1638, Nystatin Suspension, Cell Culture Tested.
Storage: −20°C
EC No.: 215-749-0
Biochem/physiol Actions: Mode of Action: Used as a fungal membrane (ergosterol binding) pore forming agent and to create nystatin/ergosterol based ion channels in lipid bilayers. Used as a lipid raft-inhibiting reagent and membrane associated cholesterol.
Reconstitution: Nystatin is effective as a suspension. Prepare 50 mg/ml stock suspensions in water and store at −20-á°C. Stable at 37-á°C for 3 days. Use in tissue culture at 50 μg/ml.
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H7ClMg