Methyl pyropheophorbide-a
Methyl pyropheophorbide-a (MPPa) is a chlorophyll-derived chlorin photosensitizer used in cancer photodynamic therapy (PDT) research. It exhibits photodynamic activity, inducing apoptosis and inhibiting tumor growth in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
6453-67-4
Product Name Alternative
Apoptosis, Methyl pyropheophorbide a, Methyl pyropheophorbidea, Methyl pyropheophorbide-a, NSC267052, NSC-267052, NSC 267052, MPPa, MPPa (Methyl pyropheophorbide-a), Pyropheophorbide-a methyl ester, Pyropheophorbidea
Field of Research
Cell Biology
Purity
98.15% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:1 mg/mL (1.82 mM)
Smiles
CCc1c (C) c2cc3[nH]c (cc4nc ([C@@H] (CCC (=O) OC) [C@@H]4C) c4CC (=O) c5c (C) c (cc1n2) [nH]c45) c (C) c3C=C
Molecular Formula
C34H36N4O3
Molecular Weight
548.67
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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