- Spermidine
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IUPACName=N-(3-aminopropyl)butane-1,4-diamine
OtherNames= 1,5,10-triazadecane
Section1= Chembox Identifiers
CASNo=124-20-9
PubChem=1102
SMILES=C(CCNCCCN)CN
MeSHName=Spermidine
Section2= Chembox Properties
Formula=C7H19N3
MolarMass=145.246
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Density=0.925 g/mL at 25 °C
MeltingPt=22-25.0 °C
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Autoignition=Spermidine is a
polyamine involved incellular metabolism that can be used to stimulate the enzyme,T7 RNA polymerase , a type ofRNA 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.ome of the uses
* Can be used in electroporation while transfering the DNA into the cell under the electrical impulse.
afety
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.
ee also
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Spermine
*Putrescine External links
* [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/56814.htm Safety Data Sheet]
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