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Okadaic acid

Overview
Catalog # bs-80403C
Product Name Okadaic acid
Specifications
Storage Buffer Lyophilized
Storage Condition -20°C
Target
Product Information Molecular Weight:805.00

Formula:C44H68O13

Purity:>98%

Solubility:Soluble in DMSO (up to 40 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 5 mg/ml).

Chemical Name:Isolated from marine dionflagellates

Description A naturally occurring polyether marine toxin. Potent and selective inhibitor of protein phosphatases inhibiting PP2A completely at 1 nM and PP1 at higher concentrations, while PP2C is not inhibited. It is an extremely useful tool for studying cellular protein phosphorylation2. Induces apoptosis in a variety of cell types3. Activates atypical protein kinase isotypes and induces insulin-like effects in adipocytes4. Caution: SKIN IRRITANT, TUMOR PROMOTOR. Avoid contact.