| Bioactivity | Emamectin Benzoate (MK-244) is an orally active nervoussystem toxicant by binding g-aminobutyric (GABA) receptor in insects. Emamectin Benzoate is one of semi-synthetic derivative of Avermectin (HY-15311) with a broadspectrum of insecticidal and acaricidal activity. Emamectin Benzoate induces ROS-mediated DNA damage and cell apoptosis. Emamectin Benzoate, a mixture of the natural Emamectin B1a benzoate and Emamectin B1b benzoate, has the main component of Emamectin B1a benzoate[1][2]. |
| Invitro | Emamectin Benzoate (MK-244; 2.5-40 μM; 12 and 24 h) decreases cell viability in a time- and dose-dependent manner[1]. Emamectin Benzoate (2.5-20 μM; 24 hours) induces apoptosis and DNA damage in 16HBE cells. Emamectin Benzoate induces ROS generation in 16HBE cells[1]. Emamectin Benzoate (2.5-20 μM; 12 hours) increases the amounts of cytochrome-c, caspase-3, cas-pase-9, cleaved-PARP, Bax/Bcl-2[1]. Emamectin Benzoate (2.5, 5, 10, 15 μM; 72 h) inhibits cell viability with an IC50 of 3.72 μM in Trichoplusia Tn5B1-4 cell. Emamectin Benzoat induces chromatin condensation in nuclei and cell apoptosis[2]. Cell Viability Assay[1] Cell Line: |
| Name | Emamectin Benzoate |
| CAS | 155569-91-8 |
| Formula | C49H75NO13.C7H6O2 |
| Molar Mass | 1008.24(Based on Emamectin B1a Benzoate) |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |