MG InSolution Thapsigargin 1PC X 2MG

Biochem/physiol Actions

Reversible: no

Cell permeable: yes

General description

cell-permeable tumor-promoting sesquiterpene lactone that releases Ca²⁺ by inhibiting endoplasmic reticular Ca²⁺-ATPase (IC₅₀ = 4 - 13 nM). Does not increase inositol phosphates and has no significant effect on protein kinase C. Increases Ca²⁺-dependent Na⁺ influx in human platelets in a dose-dependent manner. Activates apoptosis in rat thymocytes and induces apoptosis in human hepatoma cells.Specifically inhibits the fusion of autophagosomes with lysosomes, and induces autophagy.

Legal Information

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

Other Notes

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Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

2 mg in Glass bottle

Physical form

A 10 mM (2 mg/307 µL) solution of Thapsigargin (Cat. No. 586005) in DMSO.

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)