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4α-Phorbol 12,13-didecanoate (CAS 27536-56-7)

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Alternate Names:
4αPDD
Application:
4α-Phorbol 12,13-didecanoate is an activator of TRPV4
CAS Number:
27536-56-7
Purity:
99%
Molecular Weight:
672.9
Molecular Formula:
C40H64O8
Supplemental Information:
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4α-Phorbol 12,13-didecanoate is a potent activator of protein kinase C (PKC), a key enzyme involved in signal transduction pathways. It functions by binding to the C1 domain of PKC, leading to its translocation to the cell membrane where it becomes activated. Once activated, PKC phosphorylates a wide range of substrate proteins, modulating their activity and initiating downstream. 4α-Phorbol 12,13-Didecanoate′s mechanism of action involves the regulation of various cellular processes, including cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. By modulating PKC activity, 4α-Phorbol 12,13-didecanoate may influence gene expression, cytoskeletal organization, and membrane transport, making it useful for studying intracellular signaling pathways and cellular responses to external stimuli.


4α-Phorbol 12,13-didecanoate (CAS 27536-56-7) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

4α-Phorbol 12,13-didecanoate, 1 mg

sc-201210
1 mg
$188.00

4α-Phorbol 12,13-didecanoate, 5 mg

sc-201210A
5 mg
$676.00