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Description
Amphotericin B, antifungal activity has been used against leishmaniasis caused by protozoan parasites of the Leishmania genus. Amphotericin B trihydrate was observed to cause suppression of bone marrow progenitor cells and to induce Actinomycin D(CR001) sensitivity in drug resistant HELA cells in vitro.
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General Description
- Amphotericin B is an antibiotic that has antifungal activity and is produced mainly by Streptomyces nodosus
Applications
- It has antifungal activity against fungus caused by protozoan parasites of Leishmania genus by binding to an essential component of the fungal cell membrane and altering cell membrane permeability
- It can suppress bone marrow progenitor cells and induce Actinomycin D(CR001) sensitivity in drug resistant HELA cells in vitro

Specifications
Specifications
Type | Amphotericin B |
Physical Form | Powder |
Color | Yellow |
Quantity | 1 g |
Sensitivity | Light and moisture sensitive |
Beilstein | 78342 |
Merck Index | 14,585 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in aqueous buffers at pH 2;0 or 11;0; Insoluble at pH 6;0-7;0; Also soluble in DMSO or DMF |
Formula Weight | 924.1 |
Chemical Name or Material | Amphotericin B, Streptomyces nodosus |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Product Code |
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R08L002 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/05/2025 | J61491.06,J61491.MC,J61491.03 |
T16K010 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/07/2024 | J61491.06,J61491.MC,J61491.03 |
X06J013 | Certificate of Analysis | 25/10/2023 | J61491.06,J61491.MC,J61491.03 |
Y30I024 | Certificate of Analysis | 06/01/2023 | J61491.06,J61491.MC,J61491.03 |
Y17H035 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/11/2022 | J61491.06,J61491.MC,J61491.03 |
Safety and Handling

- Amphotericin B, Streptomyces nodosus
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Amphotericin B
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