Okadaic acid
Overview | |
Catalog # | bs-82387c-20-ug |
Product Name | Okadaic acid |
Specifications | |
Storage Buffer | white solid |
Storage Condition | -20°C |
Target | |
Product Information | 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. |
Description | CAS Number: 78111-17-8 Chemical Name: Isolated from marine dionflagellates Molecular weight: 805.00 Formula: C44H68O13 Solubility: DMSO (40 mg/ml) Ethanol (5 mg/ml) Physical Properties: Off-white solid Purity: 98% by TLC, NMR (Conforms) |