| Description | Importazole specifically inhibits the importin-β likely by altering its interaction with RanGTP. |
| Synonyms | Importazole hydrochloride, Importazole HCl, Importazole |
| molecular weight | 354.88 |
| Molecular formula | C20H23ClN4 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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