PMA activates Ca2+- ATPase and potentiates forskolin-induced cAMP formation. It has been shown to inhibit apoptosis induced by the Fas antigen, but PMA induces apoptosis in HL-60 promyelocytic leukemia cells.
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Applications
PMA activates Ca2+- ATPase and potentiates forskolin-induced cAMP formation. It has been shown to inhibit apoptosis induced by the Fas antigen, but PMA induces apoptosis in HL-60 promyelocytic leukemia cells.
Solubility
Very soluble in methanol, soluble in DMSO, chloroform, ethanol or acetone, ether, ethyl acetate, DMF or acetonitrile. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Light Sensitive. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Vicentini, L.M.; Di Virgilio, F.; Ambrosini, A.; Pozzan, T.; Meldolesi, J. Tumor promoter phorbol 12-myristate, 13-acetate inhibits phosphoinositide hydrolysis and cytosolic Ca2+ rise induced by the activation of muscarinic receptors in PC12 cells. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 1985, 127, (1), 310-317.
- Emerit, I.; Cerutti, P.A. Tumor promoter phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate induces a clastogenic factor in human lymphocytes. Current Issue. 1982, 79, (23), 7509-7513.