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Phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate

Phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate

Product ID P2857
Cas No. 16561-29-8
Purity ≥98%
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1 mg $111.80 In stock
5 mg $334.80 In stock
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Description

Phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate (PMA) activates PKC and induces DNA damage. PMA exhibits pro-inflammatory, carcinogenic, and cytotoxic activities. This compound is often used in research models as a tumor promoter.

Product Info

Cas No.

16561-29-8

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C36H56O8

Formula Wt.

616.84

Chemical Name

12-Tetradecanoyl phorbol-13-acetate

IUPAC Name

[(1S,2S,6R,10S,11R,13S,14R,15R)-13-acetyloxy-1,6-dihydroxy-8-(hydroxymethyl)-4,12,12,15-tetramethyl-5-oxo-14-tetracyclo[8.5.0.02,6.011,13]pentadeca-3,8-dienyl] tetradecanoate

Synonym

TPA, PMA, Tetradecanoylphorbol acetate, 4beta-Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate, Phorbol ester

Melting Point

50-70°C

Solubility

Soluble in DMSO, methanol, ethanol, ethyl acetate, or chloroform. Insoluble in water or aqueous buffer.

Appearance

Colorless Liquid

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

-20°C

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

P2857 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

P2857 Info Sheet PDF

References

Poachanukoon O, Koontongkaew S, Monthanapisut P, et al. Macrolides attenuate phorbol ester-induced tumor necrosis factor-α and mucin production from human airway epithelial cells. Pharmacology. 2014;93(1-2):92-9. PMID: 24556631.

Oskoueian E, Abdullah N, Ahmad S. Phorbol esters isolated from Jatropha meal induced apoptosis-mediated inhibition in proliferation of chang and Vero cell lines. Int J Mol Sci. 2012 Oct 24;13(11):13816-29. PMID: 23203036.

Colombo D, Tringali C, Franchini L, et al. Glycoglycerolipid analogues inhibit PKC translocation to the plasma membrane and downstream signaling pathways in PMA-treated fibroblasts and human glioblastoma cells, U87MG. Eur J Med Chem. 2011 May;46(5):1827-34. PMID: 21388717.

Birnboim HC. Factors which affect DNA strand breakage in human leukocytes exposed to a tumor promoter, phorbol myristate acetate. Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 1982 Nov;60(11):1359-66. PMID: 6295575.

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