Description
General description
An N-nitroso-containing compound that acts as a nitric oxide donor in pancreatic islets. An antibiotic effective against gram-negative bacteria. Causes DNA alkylation and DNA strand breaks in pancreatic islet cells. A diabetogenic agent.
An N-nitroso-containing diabetogenic compound that acts as a nitric oxide donor in pancreatic islets. An antibiotic effective against Gram-negative bacteria. Causes DNA alkylation and DNA strand breaks in pancreatic islet cells.
Preparation Note
Unstable in solution; reconstitute just prior to use. Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-20°C).
Other Notes
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Bennett, R.A. and Pegg, A.E. 1981. Cancer Res.41, 2786.
Yamamoto, H., et al. 1981. Nature294, 284.
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Toxicity: Harmful & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (E)