Solubility: Soluble to 25 mM in DMSOand 25 mM in ethanol.
Appearance: White Solid
PubChem CID: 5649
Scientific Background: Valinomycin is a dodecadepsipeptide, and a member of a group of natural neutral ionophores. It is highly selective for potassium ions within the cell membrane (1). It functions as a potassium-specific transporter and facilitates the movement of potassium ions through lipid membranes down an electrochemical potential gradient (2).
References: 1. Lars R., Jenkins A.T.A. (2007) Bioelectrochem. 70(2): 387-393.2. Cammann K. (1985) Top Curr Chem. 128: 219-258.
Field of Use: Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.