A naturally occurring diterpene that directly activates adenylyl cyclase to raise levels of cAMP in a wide variety of cell types; binds to type 1 adenylyl cyclase membranes with an IC50 value of 41 nM and demonstrates an EC50 value of 0.5 μM in an activation assay

Forskolin – 50 mg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
66575-29-9
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
Non-Hazardous - /

Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is an important signal carrier necessary for the proper biological response of cells to hormones, neurotransmitters, and other extracellular signals. Forskolin is a naturally occurring diterpene that is produced by the Indian Coleus plant (C. forskohlii).{2920} It directly activates adenylyl cyclase through its catalytic subunit and is commonly used to raise levels of cAMP in a wide variety of intact cells and tissue preparations.{20316} Forskolin binds to adenylyl cyclase in membranes from stably transfected Sf9 cells expressing type 1 adenylyl cyclase with an IC50 value of 41 nM and demonstrates an EC50 value of 0.5 μM in an activation assay assessing formation of cAMP from ATP.{2920} Forskolin also interacts with glucose transporters and certain ion channels and has been used for examining adenylyl cyclase expression, regulation, and G protein signaling.{20316}  

 

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A naturally occurring diterpene that directly activates adenylyl cyclase to raise levels of cAMP in a wide variety of cell types; binds to type 1 adenylyl cyclase membranes with an IC50 value of 41 nM and demonstrates an EC50 value of 0.5 μM in an activation assay

Formal name: 5-(acetyloxy)-3-ethenyldodecahydro-6,10,10b-trihydroxy-3,4a,7,7,10a-pentamethyl-(3R,4aR,5S,6S,6aS,10S,10aR,10bS)-1H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran-1-one

Synonyms:  Coleonol|HL 362|L 75-1362B|NSC 357088|NSC 375489

Molecular weight: 410.5

CAS: 66575-29-9

Purity: ≥98%

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Product Type|Biochemicals|Natural Products|Terpenes||Product Type|Biochemicals|Small Molecule Activators|Cyclases||Research Area|Cell Biology|Cell Signaling|cAMP Signaling

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