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Ionophores

Ionophores are a class of natural or synthetic compounds that have the ability to transport ions across cellular membranes playing a crucial role in various biological processes These versatile molecules selectively bind to specific ions such as calcium potassium or sodium and facilitate their movement across membranes by forming ion channels or transporting them through carrier proteins By modulating ion concentration gradients ionophores can influence cell signaling membrane potential and overall cellular function Our company offers a wide range of high-quality ionophores that can be used in research pharmaceutical development and other applications in the life sciences

Catalog Number Chemical Name CAS # Price
BC-0065 Nigericin sodium salt 28643-80-3 Online Inquiry
BC-0341 A23187 52665-69-7 Online Inquiry
BC-0416 Gramicidin A 11029-61-1 Online Inquiry
BC-0419 Ionomycin (Calcium salt) 56092-82-1 Online Inquiry
BC-0420 Ionomycin (free acid) 56092-81-0 Online Inquiry
BC-0424 Maduramicin Ammonium 84878-61-5 Online Inquiry
BC-0431 Narasin 55134-13-9 Online Inquiry
EI-1940 Salinomycin Sodium 55721-31-8 Online Inquiry
IO-0002 A-23187, 4-Bromo 76455-82-8 Online Inquiry
IO-0004 CA-1001 58801-34-6 Online Inquiry
IO-0005 Carbonyl Cyanide m-Chlorophenylhydrazone 555-60-2 Online Inquiry
IO-0007 Gramicidin 1405-97-6 Online Inquiry
IO-0012 Monensin A Sodium 22373-78-0 Online Inquiry
IO-0013 Monensin Methyl Ester 28636-21-7 Online Inquiry

Application

Ionophores are versatile substances with a wide range of applications in various fields In the field of chemistry ionophores are used as catalysts to facilitate chemical reactions by selectively binding to and transporting specific ions Their ability to selectively transport ions makes them invaluable tools in the field of analytical chemistry where they are used to measure the concentration of specific ions in samples

In the field of medicine ionophores have been used as antibiotics to treat bacterial infections They work by disrupting the ion balance within bacterial cells leading to cell death Ionophores have also shown promise in cancer research where they can be used to deliver specific drugs directly into cancer cells

In the agricultural industry ionophores are used as feed additives for livestock They can improve feed efficiency promote animal growth and prevent diseases caused by certain bacteria Additionally ionophores play a crucial role in the extraction and recovery of valuable metals in the mining industry Their ability to selectively bind and transport specific metal ions is utilized to separate and concentrate these metals from ore

Overall the diverse applications of ionophores highlight their importance in various scientific and industrial fields making them a valuable tool for researchers and practitioners alike

Please note that all services are for research use only. Not intended for any clinical use.

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