Biosynthesis of Colchicine

ST056390 Colchicine

REFERENCE: Reference Luduena, R.F., et al., Tubulin structure and biochemistry. Curr. Opin. Cell Biol. 4, 53-57, (1992) abstract Andreu, J.M., et al., Role of the colchicine ring A and its methoxy groups in the binding to tubulin and microtubule inhibition. Biochemistry 37, 8356-8368, (1998) abstract Suzuki, Y, Cell death, phagocytosis, and neurogenesis in mouse olfactory epithelium and vomeron...

Hypersensitivity to Colchicine.

Colchicine for acute gout.

Evidence-Based Answer Low-quality evidence shows that low-dose colchicine (up to 1.8 mg over one hour) is an effective therapy for acute gout. However, it has not been compared with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or corticosteroids in clinical trials. Concerns include high cost, drug-drug interactions, and potential toxicity. (Strength of Recommendation: B, based on inconsistent ...

Separation of lentil root tip chromosomes by colchicine

Colchicine Inhibition of Stalk Elongation

The effect of colchicine on stalk elongation in the colonial peritrich ciliate Carchesium sp. has been investigated by growing this protozoon in colchicine-containing media. The length of the stalk in control cultures was 0-4-0-9 mm. In the presence of 2-5-125 mM colchicine, stalk elongation was inhibited, and stalk length was inversely proportional to colchicine concentration. At concentration...