Product Name | PMA |
Description |
Protein Kinase C Activator |
Purity | 99% (TLC) |
CAS No. | 16561-29-8 |
Molecular Formula | C36H58O8 |
Molecular Weight | 616.8 |
Field of Use | Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only. |
Storage Temperature | -20ºC |
Shipping Temperature | Shipped Ambient |
Product Type | Activator |
Solubility | Soluble in DMSO (25 mg/ml), 100% ethanol (25 mg/ml), acetone, ether or dimethyl formamide; almost insoluble in aqueous buffers |
Source | Synthetic |
Appearance | Colorless amorphous film or foam |
SMILES | O=C(OC41C(C2/C=C(/CO)CC3(O)C(O)C(=C/C3C2(O)C(C)C1OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCC)C)C4(C)C)C |
InChI | InChI=1S/C36H56O8/c1-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-29(39)43-32-24(3)35(42)27(30-33(5,6)36(30,32)44-25(4)38)20-26(22-37)21-34(41)28(35)19-23(2)31(34)40/h19-20,24,27-28,30,32,37,41-42H,7-18,21-22H2, |
InChIKey | PHEDXBVPIONUQT-RGYGYFBISA-N |
Safety Phrases |
Classification: Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Safety Phrases: S22 - Do not breathe dust. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Hazard statements: H315 Causes skin irritation. Precautionary statements: P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. |
Cite This Product | PMA (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-508) |
Alternative Names | Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate |
Research Areas | Cell Signaling |
PubChem ID | 27924 |
Scientific Background | PMA is a potent phorbol ester widely used as a reversible activator of protein kinase C (PKC). In neuroscience, PMA serves as a critical tool for studying synaptic plasticity, signal transduction, and neuroinflammation. By mimicking diacylglycerol, PMA activates PKC isoforms, influencing neuronal gene expression, neurotransmitter release, and long-term potentiation. Its ability to modulate neuroinflammatory pathways and glial activation makes it relevant in models of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. PMA is also used to investigate tumor-promoting mechanisms in neural tissues, offering insights into brain cancer biology. |
References |
1. Murphy T. V., Prountzos C., Kotsonis P., Iannazzo L., & Majewski H. (1999). Euro.J. Pharm. 381(1): 77–84. 2. Castagna M., et al. (1982) J. Biol. Chem. 257(13): 7847–7851. |
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