Source: | Extracted from marine sponge |
Synonyms | |
Description: | Inhibitor of protein phosphatase |
CAS number: | 78111-17-8 |
Merck index: | |
Molecular weight: | 805 |
Structure: | Okadaic acid. Click to enlarge |
Molecular Formula: | C44H68O13 |
Solubility information: | Reportedly, Okadaic acid is soluble in acetone, methanol, ethanol, chloroform or ethyl acetate. |
Specifications | |
Appearance: | White powder |
Purity: | Over 98% by TLC, HPLC |
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Melting point: | |
Solubility: | Tested: DMSO, methanol and ethanol |
Storage: | -18oC |
Applications: | Okadaic Acid is a potent non-TPAtype tumor promoter and vasodilator. It induces hyperphosphorylation of the P53 oncoprotein |
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Classification: | polyether antibiotic |
Warnings: | Very toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| For Research use only. Not for Human or Drug use No genetically modified organisms are used. |