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U-73122 (CAS 112648-68-7)

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Alternate Names:
1-(6-((17β-3-methoxyestra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-yl)amino)hexyl)-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione
Application:
U-73122 is a phospholipase C,phospholipase A2, and 5-LO inhibitor
CAS Number:
112648-68-7
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
464.64
Molecular Formula:
C29H40N2O3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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U-73122 is a potent and selective inhibitor of phospholipase C (PLC), an enzyme critical in the phosphatidylinositol signaling pathway, which plays a pivotal role in cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. By inhibiting PLC, U-73122 disrupts the conversion of phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) into inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3) and diacylglycerol (DAG), key secondary messengers in cellular signaling. This disruption sheds light on the intricate mechanisms of cell signaling pathways, offering useful for researchers to dissect the role of PLC and its downstream effects within various biological applications. The use of U-73122 in research has significantly contributed to the understanding of G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling, calcium mobilization, and the regulation of intracellular processes that are mediated by PLC. Furthermore, by elucidating the broader implications of PLC activity, research utilizing U-73122 helps in identifying where dysregulated PLC signaling is a contributing factor.


U-73122 (CAS 112648-68-7) References

  1. The interaction of U-73122 with the histamine H1 receptor: implications for the use of U-73122 in defining H1 receptor-coupled signalling pathways.  |  Hughes, SA., et al. 2000. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 362: 555-8. PMID: 11138848
  2. The aminosteroid phospholipase C antagonist U-73122 (1-[6-[[17-beta-3-methoxyestra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-yl]amino]hexyl]-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione) potently inhibits human 5-lipoxygenase in vivo and in vitro.  |  Feisst, C., et al. 2005. Mol Pharmacol. 67: 1751-7. PMID: 15684042
  3. U73122 inhibits Ca2+ oscillations in response to cholecystokinin and carbachol but not to JMV-180 in rat pancreatic acinar cells.  |  Yule, DI. and Williams, JA. 1992. J Biol Chem. 267: 13830-5. PMID: 1629184
  4. The aminosteroid U-73122 inhibits muscarinic receptor sequestration and phosphoinositide hydrolysis in SK-N-SH neuroblastoma cells. A role for Gp in receptor compartmentation.  |  Thompson, AK., et al. 1991. J Biol Chem. 266: 23856-62. PMID: 1660886
  5. The PI-PLC inhibitor U-73122 is a potent inhibitor of the SERCA pump in smooth muscle.  |  Hollywood, MA., et al. 2010. Br J Pharmacol. 160: 1293-4. PMID: 20590620
  6. Selective inhibition of receptor-coupled phospholipase C-dependent processes in human platelets and polymorphonuclear neutrophils.  |  Bleasdale, JE., et al. 1990. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 255: 756-68. PMID: 2147038
  7. Receptor-coupled signal transduction in human polymorphonuclear neutrophils: effects of a novel inhibitor of phospholipase C-dependent processes on cell responsiveness.  |  Smith, RJ., et al. 1990. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 253: 688-97. PMID: 2338654
  8. Imidazole-induced contractility of vascular smooth muscle cells in the presence of U-73122, ODQ, indomethacin and 7-nitroindazole.  |  Wiciński, M., et al. 2013. Pol J Vet Sci. 16: 293-7. PMID: 23971197
  9. U-73122 reduces the cell growth in cultured MG-63 ostesarcoma cell line involving Phosphoinositide-specific Phospholipases C.  |  Lo Vasco, VR., et al. 2016. Springerplus. 5: 156. PMID: 27026853
  10. Calcium homeostasis in mouse fibroblast cells: affected by U-73122, a putative phospholipase C beta blocker, via multiple mechanisms.  |  Grierson, JP. and Meldolesi, J. 1995. Br J Pharmacol. 115: 11-4. PMID: 7647965
  11. U-73122 inhibits carbachol-induced increases in [Ca2+]i, IP3, and insulin release in beta-TC3 cells.  |  Chen, TH. and Hsu, WH. 1995. Life Sci. 56: PL103-8. PMID: 7837924
  12. U-73122 does not specifically inhibit phospholipase C in rat pancreatic islets and insulin-secreting beta-cell lines.  |  Alter, CA., et al. 1994. Life Sci. 54: PL107-12. PMID: 8107526
  13. U-73122: a potent inhibitor of human polymorphonuclear neutrophil adhesion on biological surfaces and adhesion-related effector functions.  |  Smith, RJ., et al. 1996. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 278: 320-9. PMID: 8764366

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U-73122, 5 mg

sc-3574
5 mg
$214.00

U-73122, 25 mg

sc-3574A
25 mg
$469.00

What should the product be stored in once in solution in DMSO or ethanol?

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Thank you for your question about our product U-73122 (CAS# 112648-68-7). DMSO is probably better overall for long term storage.
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What is the desired solvent for this chemical?

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Thank you for your question about our product U-73122 (CAS# 112648-68-7). This product is slightly soluble in DMSO up to (2mg/ml) or 100% ethanol (1mg/ml) .
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