Product Name

Okadaic acid ammonium salt from Prorocentrum concavum

General description

Dinoflagellate toxin and an ionophore-like polyether derivative of a 38 carbon, fatty acid.

Synonym

OA

Purity

≥90%(HPLC)

CAS Number

155716-06-6

Formula

C₄₄H₆₈O₁₃ · NH₃

Molecular Weight

822.03

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

white solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

Soluble

Ethanol

Soluble

Water

Very slightly soluble

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

Dinoflagellate toxin and an ionophore-like polyether derivative of a 38 carbon, fatty acid. Readily enters cells. Inhibitor of type 1 and type 2A protein phosphatases. Does not inhibit tyrosine phosphatases, alkaline phosphatases or acid phosphatase. Known tumor promotor. Used to study various cellular processes including cell cycle, apoptosis, nitric oxide metabolism and calcium signaling.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

−20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov