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Okadaic acid

PP1 and PP2A inhibitor

Product Code: Asc-375

Purity: >98%

 
Pack Size

 

25µg

100µg

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Biological Description

Potent inhibitor of protein phosphatase 1 (IC50 = 3 - 15 nM) and protein phosphatase 2A (IC50 = 0.1-1 nM). Highly selective over PP2B, PP2C and a range of other phosphatases. Tumor promotor.

Useful References

Fernandez et al (2002) Okadaic acid, useful tool for studying cellular processes. Curr Med Chem. 9:229-62 abstract

Cohen et al (1990) Okadaic acid: a new probe for the study of cellular regulation. Trends Biochem Sci. 15:98-102 abstract

Haystead et al (1989) Effects of the tumour promoter okadaic acid on intracellular protein phosphorylation and metabolism. Nature. 337:78-81. abstract

Chemical Information

9,10-Deepithio-9,10-didehydroacanthifolicin

Asc-375
  • Desiccate at -20°C
  • MW 805.01
  • Soluble in DMSO to 100 mM
  • C44H68O13
  • 78111-17-8