Application

Streptozocin or streptozotocin is used to induce type 1 diabetes for medical research.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Clinically, the chemical is used for the treatment of pancreatic β cell carcinoma.

An N-nitroso-containing compound that acts as a nitric oxide donor in pancreatic islets; induces death of insulin-secreting cells, producing an animal model of diabetes. Potent DNA methylating agent that induces chromosomal breakage. Cytotoxic to neuroendocrine tumor cell lines that express the GLUT2 glucose transporter.

Features and Benefits

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General description

Streptozocin or streptozotocin, is obtained from Streptomyces achromogenes. Streptozotocin, a glucosamine-nitrosourea, is a DNA alkylating agent that enters cells exclusively via the GLUT2 glucose transport protein. Streptozocin, a diabetagen, is especially toxic to pancreatic islet insulin-producing β-cells. It is toxic to GLUT2 positive neuroendocrine tumor cells.

Other Notes

Mixed anomers

Packaging

1, 5 g in glass bottle

50, 100, 500 mg in glass bottle