Product Overview
Geldanamycin is a benzoquinone antineoplastic antibiotic isolated from the bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus. Geldanamycin binds to and inhibits the cytosolic chaperone functions of heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) (Kd = 1.2 μM). HSP90 maintains the stability and functional shape of many oncogenic signaling proteins.
Applications
Cell Differentiation & Maturation
Chemical Name
9,13-Dihydroxy-8,14,19-trimethoxy-4,10,12,16-tetramethyl-2-azabicyclo[16.3.1]docosa-4,6,10,18,21-pentaene-3,20,22-trione, 9-carbamate
Limitation
Restrictions for research use only. Intended for use by laboratory professionals.