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Antimycin A

Description

Antimycin A is an inhibitor of Complex III (CIII). It binds to the Qi site of CIII and inhibits the transfer of electrons from heme b_H to oxidized Q (Qi site inhibitor). High concentrations of antimycin A also inhibit acyl-CoA oxidase and D-amino acid oxidase.

Abbreviation: Ama

Reference: MiPNet09.12

Application in HRR

Ama: Antimycin A (from Streptomyces sp.; ), Sigma-Aldrich: A8674, store at -20 °C, CAS: 1397-94-0, M = 540 g·mol^-1

Hazard statements: H300, H400; fatal if swallowed, very toxic to aquatic life

Sigma recommends to store dessicated, there is no hint to light sensitivity.

Light sensitivity of Antimycin A is reported by another vendor: AlfaAesar.

Preparation of 5 mM stock solution (dissolved in 99.9% ethanol) for 2-mL O2k-chamber:

Weigh 5.4 mg of antimycin A into a small glass vial.
Add 2 mL ethanol.
Divide into 0.2 mL portions in clear glass vials.
Store at -20 °C.

» O2k manual titrations MiPNet09.12 O2k-Titrations

Titration volume (2-mL O2k-chamber): 1 µL using a 10 µL Hamilton syringe.
Final concentration: 2.5 µM.

Preparation of 1,25 mM stock solution (dissolved in 99.9% ethanol) for 0.5-mL O2k-chamber:

Take 100 µL of the 5 mM stock solution.
Add 300 µL ethanol.

» O2k manual titrations MiPNet09.12 O2k-Titrations

Titration volume (0.5-mL O2k-chamber): 1 µL using a 10 µL Hamilton syringe.
Final concentration: 2.5 µM.

Microalgae applications

For the specific case of microalgal cells it is recommended to prepare higher concentration:

Preparation of 10 mM stock solution (dissolved in 99.9% ethanol)

Weigh 10.8 mg of antimycin A and dissolve in 2 mL of ethanol absolute (99.9%).
Divide into 0.2 mL portions in clear glass vials.
Store at -20 °C.

» O2k manual titrations MiPNet09.12 O2k-Titrations

Titration volume (2-mL O2k-chamber): 8 µL using a 10 µL syringe.
Final concentration: 40 µM.

Compare

Myxothiazol - this CIII inhibitor induces less ROS production but is more expensive than Ama.

Antimycin A and ROS production

Is hydrogen peroxide production measured after inhibition of the Electron transfer-pathway by rotenone and antimycin A of diagnostic significance? - Please, share your evidence (Email to [email protected]).

Inhibition of acyl-CoA oxidase and D-amino acid oxidase

Vamecq J, Schepers L, Parmentier G, Mannaerts GP (1987) Inhibition of peroxisomal fatty acyl-CoA oxidase by antimycin A. Biochem J 248:603-7. - »Bioblast link«

MitoPedia topics: Inhibitor

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 == Application in [[HRR]] ==
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+|abbr=Ama
+|trivial name=Antimycin A
+|complete name=from ''Streptomyces'' sp.
+|chem formula=
+|molar mass=540
+|vendor=Sigma-Aldrich
+|product number=A8674
+|store at=-20 °C
+|sensitivity=
+|cas=1397-94-0
+|h statements=H300, H400
-::: '''Ama: Antimycin A''' (from ''Streptomyces sp.'') Sigma A 8674, 25 mg, store at -20 °C: M = 540 g·mol<sup>-1</sup>
+|h info=fatal if swallowed, very toxic to aquatic life}}<!--::: '''Ama: Antimycin A''' (from ''Streptomyces sp.'') Sigma A 8674, 25 mg, store at -20 °C: M = 540 g·mol<sup>-1</sup>-->
 :::: Sigma recommends to store dessicated, there is no hint to light sensitivity.
 :::: Light sensitivity of Antimycin A is reported by another vendor: [https://www.alfa.com/en/catalog/J63522/ AlfaAesar].
-:::: <span style="color:#8B008B"> '''Caution:''' '''Very toxic.''' Chemicals stored in the fridge or freezer should be allowed to reach room temperature before opening. Ama is hygroscopic.</span>
+<!--:::: <span style="color:#8B008B"> '''Caution:''' '''Very toxic.''' Chemicals stored in the fridge or freezer should be allowed to reach room temperature before opening. Ama is hygroscopic.</span>-->