Description
A glucosamine-nitrosourea which is commonly used to induce experimental diabetes in animals; specifically targets beta cells, entering via the glucose transporter GLUT2 and causing alkylation of DNA, leading to the destruction of beta cells
Formal name: 2-deoxy-2-[[(methylnitrosoamino)carbonyl]amino]-D-glucose
Synonyms: Estreptozocin|NSC 37917|NSC 85998|Streptozocin|STZ|U 9889
Molecular weight: 265.2
CAS: 18883-66-4
Purity: ≥95%
Formulation: A crystalline solid
Product Type|Biochemicals||Research Area|Endocrinology & Metabolism|Metabolic Diseases|Diabetes