344282

Forskolin

from Coleus forskohlii, ≥97% (HPLC), liquid, positive inotropic agent, Calbiochem

• Synonym(s): Forskolin, Coleus forskohlii in DMSO
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₂H₃₄O₇
• Molecular Weight: 410.50
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• product name: Forskolin, Coleus forskohlii in DMSO, The major cell-permeable diterpene isolated from the Indian plant Coleus forskohlii.
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥97% (HPLC)
• form: liquid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; desiccated (hygroscopic); protect from light
• shipped in: wet ice
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

General description

The major cell-permeable diterpene isolated from the Indian plant Coleus forskohlii.

The major cell-permeable diterpene isolated from the Indian plant Coleus forskohlii. At low doses, it acts as a positive inotropic agent. At higher doses, it serves as a hypotensive and vasodilatory agent due to its actions as a smooth muscle relaxant. No major side effects are observed at effective doses. Forskolins pharmacological activities are due to its activation of adenylate cyclase (EC₅₀ = 4 µM), resulting in increased cAMP levels. The exact mechanism of forskolins positive inotropic effect is unknown but may be related to a cAMP-dependent increase in Na⁺ permeability that results in indirect augmentation of Ca²⁺ release. Inhibits MAP kinase in rat renal mesangial cells (IC₅₀ = 25 µM). Also acts as a Hh pathway antagonist. Shown to inhibit apoptosis in cerebellar granule cells and to induce apoptosis in resting human B lymphocytes.

The major cell-permeable diterpene isolated from the Indian plant Coleus forskohlii. At low doses, it acts as a positive inotropic agent. At higher doses, it serves as a hypotensive and vasodilatory agent due to its actions as a smooth muscle relaxant. No major side effects are observed at effective doses. Forskolins pharmacological activities are due to its activation of adenylate cyclase (EC₅₀ = 4 µM), resulting in increased cAMP levels. The exact mechanism of forskolins positive inotropic effect is unknown but may be related to a cAMP-dependent increase in Na⁺ permeability that results in indirect augmentation of Ca²⁺ release. Inhibits MAP kinase in rat renal mesangial cells (IC₅₀ = 25 µM). Also acts as a Hh pathway antagonist. Shown to inhibit apoptosis in cerebellar granule cells and to induce apoptosis in resting human B lymphocytes. The solid form of this compound (Cat. No. 344270) is also available.

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Physical form

A 50 mM (5 mg/244 µl) solution of Forskolin, Coleus forskohlii (Cat. No. 344270) in DMSO.

Reconstitution

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-20°C).

Other Notes

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Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 188.6 °F - (refers to pure substance)
• Flash Point(C): 87 °C - (refers to pure substance)