Valinomycin, is used as a potassium ionophore shown to induce cell death. Due to the ion-selective nature of valinomycin, it is used in ion-selective electrodes.
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Applications
Valinomycin, is used as a potassium ionophore shown to induce cell death. Due to the ion-selective nature of valinomycin, it is used in ion-selective electrodes.
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO at 10mg/ml. Insoluble in w
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Marques-Santos, L.F., et al. Cyclosporin A does not protect the disruption of the inner mitochondrial membrane potential induced by potassium ionophores in intact K562 cells. Cell Biol. Int. 2006, 30( 3), 197-204.
- Abdalah, R., et al. Valinomycin-induced apoptosis in Chinese hamster ovary cells. Neurosci. Lett. 2006, 405( 1-2), 68-73.