Description
General description
Specifically and reversibly blocks translocation of proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) to the Golgi apparatus without affecting endocytosis or lysosome function. Inhibitor of HDL-mediated cholesterol efflux. Causes disassembly of the Golgi complex and ER swelling in a variety of mammalian cell lines at 500583).
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Blocks translocation of proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) to the Golgi apparatus
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: yes
Preparation Note
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for 2 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
Yamagi, R., et al. 2000. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 97, 2567.
Moriango, N., et al. 1996. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 93, 12856.
Mendez, A.J. 1995. J. Biol. Chem. 270, 5891.
Ridgway, N.D., et al. 1995. J. Biol. Chem. 270, 8023.
Tsai, S.C., et al. 1994. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA91, 3063.
Ktistakis, N.Y., et al. 1992. Nature356, 344.
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Toxicity: Harmful (C)