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Calyculin A, Discodermia calyx

Calyculin A, CAS 101932-71-2, is a cell-permeable inhibitor of protein phosphatase 2A (IC₅₀ = 0.5-1 nM) and protein phosphatase 1 (PP1; IC₅₀ = 2 nM).

Synonym(s):

Calyculin A, Discodermia calyx

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C50H81N4O15P
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
1009.17
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

crystalline (powder)

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)
protect from light

color

white

solubility

ethanol: 2 mg/mL
DMSO: soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C50H81N4O15P/c1-29(20-22-51)16-14-17-30(2)32(4)24-33(5)42(57)35(7)38(55)25-41(65-13)45-46(69-70(61,62)63)49(8,9)50(68-45)26-39(56)34(6)40(67-50)19-15-18-36-27-66-48(53-36)31(3)21-23-52-47(60)44(59)43(58)37(28-64-12)54(10)11/h14-18,20,24,27,31,33-35,37-46,55-59H,19,21,23,25-26,28H2,1-13H3,(H,52,60)(H2,61,62,63)/b16-14+,18-15+,29-20-,30-17+,32-24+/t31-,33+,34+,35+,37-,38-,39-,40+,41-,42+,43-,44-,45+,46-,50-/m0/s1

InChI key

FKAWLXNLHHIHLA-QJLNTFFJSA-N

General description

A cell-permeable inhibitor of protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A; IC50 = 0.5-1 nM) and protein phosphatase 1 (PP1; IC50 = 2 nM). A non-phorbol ester type tumor promoter that induces oxidative DNA damage. Selectively increases the efficacy of AMPA receptor-mediated synaptic transmission at excitatory synapses. Also known to prevent γ-radiation induced apoptosis in Burkitt’s lymphoma cell line BM13674. Also available as a 100 µM solution in DMSO (Cat. No. 508226).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
PP2A
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 0.5-1 nM and 2 nM against protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) and protein phosphatase 1 (PP1)

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Toxic (F)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, store in the refrigerator (4°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 12 months at 4°C.

Other Notes

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Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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