Difference between revisions of "Ouabain"
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'''Oua: Ouabain octahydrate''' (β₯95% (HPLC), powder; C<sub>29</sub>H<sub>44</sub>O<sub>12</sub><sub>*</sub>8H<sub>2</sub>0); Sigma O 3125, store at R.T.; FW = 728.77. | '''Oua: Ouabain octahydrate''' (β₯95% (HPLC), powder; C<sub>29</sub>H<sub>44</sub>O<sub>12</sub><sub>*</sub>8H<sub>2</sub>0); Sigma O 3125, store at R.T.; FW = 728.77. | ||
Revision as of 14:32, 29 August 2017
Description
Ouabain (synonym: G-strophantin octahydrate) is a poisonous cardiac glycoside. The classical mechanism of action of ouabain involves its binding to and inhibition of the plasma membrane Na+/K+-ATPase (sodium pump) especially at the higher concentrations. Low (nanomolar and subnanomolar) concentrations of ouabain stimulate the Na-K-ATPase.
Abbreviation: Oua
Reference: MiPNet03.02
MitoPedia topics: Inhibitor
Application in HRFR
Oua: Ouabain octahydrate (β₯95% (HPLC), powder; C29H44O12*8H20); Sigma O 3125, store at R.T.; FW = 728.77.
Caution: Light sensitive and toxic!
Preparation of 10 mM stock solution (dissolved in H2O):
- 1) Weigh 7.3 mg ouabain.
- 2) Dissolve in 1 ml H2O.
- 3) Divide into 0.2 ml portions or store in 2 ml glass vial and use subsamples during experiments to avoid contamination of the storage solution.
- 4) Store in glass vials (recommendation) at -20 Β°C.