Cyclopamine, is used as a hedgehog [Hh] signaling pathway and Smo inhibitor. It depletes stem-like cancer cells in glioblastoma and blocks tumor engraftment. Can also be used to induce differentiation of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) into hormone-expressing endocrine cells.
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Applications
Cyclopamine, is used as a hedgehog [Hh] signaling pathway and Smo inhibitor. It depletes stem-like cancer cells in glioblastoma and blocks tumor engraftment. Can also be used to induce differentiation of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) into hormone-expressing endocrine cells.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol (5 mg/ml warm), DMSO (4 mg/ml), DMF (10 mg/ml), methylene chloride, chloroform, methanol (7 mg/ml), and benzene.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8°C. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Chen et al. Inhibition of hedgehog signaling by direct binding of cyclopamine to smoothened. Genes Dev. 2002, 16, (21), 2743-8.
- D'Amour et al. Production of pancreatic hormone-expressing endocrine cells from human embryonic stem cells. Nat.Biotechnol. 2006, 24, (11), 1392-401.