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Forskolin  (Synonyms: Coleonol; Colforsin; HL 362)

Cat. No.: HY-15371 Purity: 98.71%
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Forskoline (Coleonol) est un activateur puissant de adénylate cyclase avec un IC50 de 41 nM et un EC50 de 0,5 μM pour l'adenylyl cyclase de type I. Forskoline est également un inducteur de la formation de AMPc intracellulaire. Forskoline induit la différenciation de divers types de cellules et active les récepteurs du prégnane X (PXR) et FXR. Forskoline exerce un effet inotrope sur le cœur et a des actions antiagrégantes et antihypertensives plaquettaires. Forskoline induit également l'autophagie.

Forskolin (Coleonol) ist ein potenter adenylate cyclase-Aktivator mit einer IC50 von 41 nM und einer EC50 von 0,5 μM für type I adenylyl cyclase. Forskolin ist auch ein Induktor der intrazellulären cAMP-Bildung. Forskolin induziert die Differenzierung verschiedener Zelltypen und aktiviert den pregnane X receptor (PXR) und FXR. Forskolin übt eine inotrope Wirkung auf das Herz aus und hat antiaggregationshemmende und blutdrucksenkende Wirkung auf Blutplättchen. Forskolin induziert auch autophagy.

Forskolin (Coleonol) is a potent adenylate cyclase activator with an IC50 of 41 nM and an EC50 of 0.5 μM for type I adenylyl cyclase. Forskolin is also an inducer of intracellular cAMP formation. Forskolin induces differentiation of various cell types and activates pregnane X receptor (PXR) and FXR. Forskolin exerts a inotropic effect on the heart, and has platelet antiaggregatory and antihypertensive actions. Forskolin also induces autophagy.

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Forskolin Chemical Structure

Forskolin Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 66575-29-9

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75 Publications Citing Use of MCE Forskolin

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    Forskolin purchased from MCE. Usage Cited in: J Cell Biochem. 2019 Jan;120(1):321-331.  [Abstract]

    U0126 enhances the negative effect of Fsk-IBMX on the development of glioma stem cells (GSCs).

    Forskolin purchased from MCE. Usage Cited in: J Cell Biochem. 2019 Jan;120(1):321-331.  [Abstract]

    The combination of Fsk and IBMX (Fsk-IBMX) inhibits the expression of cAMP related protein. The results of Western blot in glioma stem cells (GSCs).

    Forskolin purchased from MCE. Usage Cited in: J Lipid Res. 2018 Feb;59(2):330-338.  [Abstract]

    Forskolin (FSK) -stimulated dephsphorylation of HDAC5 is also inhibited by Thapsigargin (THA) treatment in primary hepatocytes.
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    Description

    Forskolin (Coleonol) is a potent adenylate cyclase activator with an IC50 of 41 nM and an EC50 of 0.5 μM for type I adenylyl cyclase[1]. Forskolin is also an inducer of intracellular cAMP formation[2]. Forskolin induces differentiation of various cell types and activates pregnane X receptor (PXR) and FXR[3]. Forskolin exerts a inotropic effect on the heart, and has platelet antiaggregatory and antihypertensive actions. Forskolin also induces autophagy[4][5].

    IC50 & Target

    IC50: 41 nM (Adenylyl cyclase)[1]
    EC50: 0.5 μM (Adenylyl cyclase)[1]

    In Vitro

    Forskolin (Coleonol) is also a potent exosome biogenesis and/or secretion activator in prostate cancer (PC) cells[8].
    ? Forskolin (Fsk) is a naturally occurring diterpene isolated from Coleus forskholii, directly activates adenylyl cyclase (AC) through its catalytic subunit to increase intracellular levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)[1].
    ? Forskolin (Fsk) affects the proliferation of the human T-cell lines such as Kit 225 and MT-2. Forskolin treatment inhibits the proliferation of both Kit 225 and MT-2 cells in a dose-dependent manner with an IC50 equal to ~5 μM Fsk. Forskolin treatment (10-100 μM) increases cAMPi levels ~5- to 20-fold above basal levels, which reache maximum levels between 50-100 μM Forskolin[6].

    MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

    In Vivo

    The Forskolin (Coleonol)-treated Mrp4-/- mice shows an increased number of Ki67-positive and cleaved caspase 3-positive ECs, a significant decrease in the amount of pericyte coverage, and a reduced number of empty sleeves. In pups exposed to hyperoxia (75% oxygen) from P7 to P12, the Mrp4-/- mice shows a significant increase in the unvascularized retinal area[2].
    ? The average blood glucose in the healthy rat group is 102.12±1.94 mg/dL, 101.25±3.56 for control group and 103±2.08 in forskolin group. The data shows that glucose levels at the end of the study are lower in forskolin group, with a significant difference according to the statistical tests applied (p=0.03)[7].

    MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

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    Molecular Weight

    410.50

    Appearance

    Solid

    Formula

    C22H34O7

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    O=C1[C@@]2(O)[C@]([C@@H](OC(C)=O)[C@@H](O)[C@@]3([H])C(C)(C)CC[C@H](O)[C@@]32C)(C)O[C@@](C)(C=C)C1

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    *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

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    In Vitro: 

    DMSO : 100 mg/mL (243.61 mM; Need ultrasonic)

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    Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
    1 mM 2.4361 mL 12.1803 mL 24.3605 mL
    5 mM 0.4872 mL 2.4361 mL 4.8721 mL
    10 mM 0.2436 mL 1.2180 mL 2.4361 mL
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    In Vivo:
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      Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% saline

      Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (6.09 mM); Clear solution

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      Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% corn oil

      Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (6.09 mM); Clear solution

    *All of the co-solvents are available by MCE.
    Purity & Documentation

    Purity: 99.78%

    References
    Cell Assay
    [2]

    Quiescent Kit 225 or MT-2 cells are seeded into 96-well plates at 5×104 cells per well. Cells are then pretreated for 1 h with 1% DMSO (vehicle) or Forskolin at 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 μMconcentrations. The cells are stimulated with IL-2 and cultured for an additional 20 h at 37°C. Control cells are treated with 1% DMSO for 20 h. During the final 4 h of incubation, the cells are pulsed with [3H]thymidine at a concentration of 0.5 μCi/200 μL. Cells are harvested onto fiberglass filters and analyzed using liquid scintillation counting[2].

    MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

    Animal Administration
    [3][4]

    Mice[3]
    C57BL/6J mice are used. Mrp4-knockout mice, which are established and repeatedly backcrossed to the C57BL/6J mice. Forskolin is injected intraperitoneally into neonatal mice at postnatal days 4 (P4) and 5 (P5). Mice injected with DMSO serve as the controls. The treated mice are euthanized at P6, and their retinas are isolated for whole-mount immunohistochemistry (IHC). The effect of different concentrations of Forskolin on the survival rate and retinal vasculature is first tested, and the optimal concentration is determined, 1.0 μg/50 μL (0.3 mg/kg) at P4 and 1.5 μg/50 μL (0.5 mg/kg) at P5, used to compare the retinal vascular phenotypes between WT mice and Mrp4-deficient mice.
    Rats[4]
    Male Wistar rats, aged 10-14 weeks old, with a mean weight of 300 g±50 g, are divided into four groups; 19 are experimentally induced to develop diabetes, and 8 are maintained in a healthy condition. Both diabetic and healthy rats receive no Forskolin (control), or 6 mg/kg per day of Forskolin, administered orally for 8 weeks. Blood glucose levels are determined in each group before and after Forskolin treatment. The diabetic rats are tested two weeks after confirming the presence of diabetes (three weeks after the induction) and after eight weeks of the designated treatment.

    MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

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