An antimitotic alkaloid. Tubulin polymerization and microtubule assembly inhibitor and axonal cytoskeleton modulator; apoptosis inducer. Thiocolchicine-dimers were shown to be potent topoisomerase I inhibitors.Formula:C22H25NO5SSolubility:DMSOMolecular Weight:~415.5Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile buffer or dH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
