Salinomycin Sodium Salt CAS 55721-31-8

What is Salinomycin Sodium Salt CAS 55721-31-8?

Salinomycin Sodium Salt CAS 55721-31-8 is the monosodium salt form of salinomycin, a naturally derived polyether ionophore antibiotic produced by Streptomyces species. It functions by forming lipid-soluble complexes with monovalent cations and facilitating their transport across cellular membranes, disrupting ion gradients. This mechanistic property makes it a valuable research tool in membrane biology, antimicrobial evaluation, and cellular signaling studies.

Specification

Feature

• Selective Monovalent Ion Transport: Acts as a polyether ionophore with high affinity for monovalent cations, enabling controlled studies of membrane transport and ion gradient modulation.
• Antibiotic & Antimicrobial Profile: Demonstrates activity against a range of Gram-positive bacteria and is widely used in research on ionophore-based antimicrobial mechanisms.
• Stable Solid Form: Provided as a stable white solid suitable for laboratory handling, storage, and formulation.
• Multi-disciplinary Research Utility: Applied across biochemical, pharmacological, cell biology, and veterinary research settings due to its unique membrane-active properties.

Application

• Membrane Physiology & Ion Transport Studies: Used as a model compound in studies of sodium and potassium translocation across lipid bilayers and membrane potential effects.
• Antibiotic & Antimicrobial Research: Employed in evaluating antimicrobial mechanisms, including studies related to coccidiosis and bacterial membrane disruption.
• Cellular & Metabolic Biology Research: Applied in research exploring cellular signaling, apoptosis, and metabolic perturbations mediated by disrupted ion homeostasis.
• Veterinary and Animal Health Research: Utilized as a research reference in studies focusing on ionophore effects in livestock growth and health.

Packaging

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