MEGA-9 Inhibitor

MBS5756606 is an inhibitor targeting MEGA-9. MEGA-9 is a nonionic detergent and used to solubilize membrane proteins.

Hildreth, J.E.K. N-D-Gluco-N-methylalkanamide compounds, a new class of non-ionic detergents for membrane Biochemistry.Biochem. J. 207(2), 363-366 (1982).
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Hanatani, M., Nishifuji, K., Futai, M., et al. Solubilization and reconstitution of membrane proteins of Escherichia coli using alkanoyl-N-methylglucamides. J. Biochem. 95(5), 1349-1353 (1984).

Small volumes of MEGA-9, inhibitor vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.