Description
A cationic cholesterol derivative; has been used in liposome formation for gene transfection; a component of liposomes that bind to DNA in a band shift assay and protect against serum nuclease degradation of DNA at lipsome:DNA ratios from 2.5:1-10:1 w/w; reduces viability of HepG2 cells by 63% when used in liposomes at 37.5 µg/ml,
Formal name: (3β)-cholest-5-en-3-ol 3-[[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]carbamate]
Synonyms: Chol-T
Molecular weight: 514.8
CAS: 184582-91-0
Purity: ≥95%
Formulation: A crystalline solid
Product Type|Biochemicals|Lipids|Sterol Lipids||Research Area|Cancer|Cell Death||Research Area|Lipid Biochemistry|Sterol Lipids