Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate
Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) is a potent cell-permeable activator of protein kinase C (PKC), sphingosine kinase (SphK), and the NF-κB pathway. It is widely utilized in research to differentiate monocytic THP-1 cells into macrophages in vitro and to establish inflammatory models, such as dermatitis, in vivo.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
16561-29-8
Product Name Alternative
Field of Research
Epigenetics & Chromatin, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery, Signal Transduction
Purity
98.55% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO: 60 mg/mL (97.27 mM), Sonication is recommended. H2O: Insoluble
Smiles
[H][C@]12[C@]3 ([H]) C=C (CO) C[C@]4 (O) C (=O) C (C) =C[C@@]4 ([H]) [C@@]3 (O) [C@H] (C) [C@@H] (OC (=O) CCCCCCCCCCCCC) [C@@]1 (OC (C) =O) C2 (C) C
Molecular Formula
C36H56O8
Molecular Weight
616.83
Storage Conditions
Notes
For research use only.
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