Spermidine
| Spermidine | |
|---|---|
| Common name | spermidine |
| Systematic name | N-(3-aminopropyl)butane-1,4-diamine N-(3-aminopropyl)-1,4-diaminobutane |
| Chemical formula | C7H19N3 |
| Chemical structure of spermidine | |
| Disclaimer and references | |
Spermidine is a polyamine involved in cellular metabolism that can be used to stimulate the enzyme, T7 rna polymerase, a type of RNA polymerase.
Biochemical actions
- Inhibits neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS).
- Binds and precipitates DNA.
- May be used for purification of DNA binding proteins.
- Stimulates T4 polynucleotide kinase activity.
Properties
- Molecular Weight: 145.25
- CAS Number:124-20-9
- Refractive index: n20/D 1.479(lit.)
- density: 0.925 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
- Foreign activity: DNase, RNase, and protease, none detected
- storage temp. 2-8°C
Safety
Solutions should be sterile-filtered, not autoclaved, if sterile solution is necessary. Spermidine deaminates with time; solutions should be stored frozen. Prepare new solutions frequently.