A23187 (Mixed Calcium-Magnesium Salt) is used in cell activation experiments when calcium dose-response data are not required. Ca-Mg ratio ∼ 1:1. it is widely used as a compound in cell activation. It is used as a highly selective Ca2+ ionophore. it is used in studies of intracellular Ca2+ mediated events. A23187 has been observed to induce cell activation, differentiation or proliferation. In vitro experimentation has shown A23187 to boost ROS generation and platelet fragmentation. A23187 is a widely used ionophore. It has the ability to increase the intracellular concentrations of cations and is widely used to increase the intracellular levels of calcium. Visualization of Synaptic Ca2+ Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase II Activity in Living Neurons.
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Applications
A23187 (Mixed Calcium-Magnesium Salt) is used in cell activation experiments when calcium dose-response data are not required. Ca-Mg ratio ∼ 1:1. it is widely used as a compound in cell activation. It is used as a highly selective Ca2+ ionophore. it is used in studies of intracellular Ca2+ mediated events. A23187 has been observed to induce cell activation, differentiation or proliferation. In vitro experimentation has shown A23187 to boost ROS generation and platelet fragmentation. A23187 is a widely used ionophore. It has the ability to increase the intracellular concentrations of cations and is widely used to increase the intracellular levels of calcium. Visualization of Synaptic Ca2+ Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase II Activity in Living Neurons.
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO with warming or sonication. Also soluble in ethanol or ethyl acetate
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: -20°C. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Ding et al. Differential effects of endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced autophagy on cell survival. J.Biol.Chem.2007, 282, (7), 4702-10 .
- Kajitani et al. Mechanism of A23187-induced apoptosis in HL-60 cells: dependency on mitochondrial permeability transition but not NADPH oxidase. Biosci.Biotechnol.Bichem.2007, 22, (4), 888-93.