PKC
Protein Kinase C Alpha (PKCα) is a serine/threonine kinase involved in diverse cellular processes including proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. It plays a critical role in signal transduction pathways downstream of G-protein-coupled receptors and receptor tyrosine kinases[1]. PKCα regulates cell survival and growth through activation of the MAPK/ERK and PI3K/AKT pathways[2]. In cancer, PKCα is often overexpressed and contributes to tumor progression, particularly in breast and prostate cancers[3]. It also modulates vascular smooth muscle contraction and endothelial function, implicating it in cardiovascular diseases. Notably, PKCα exhibits distinct functions compared to other PKC isoforms due to its unique subcellular localization and substrate specificity[4]. Targeting PKCα with selective inhibitors such as Gö6976 has shown therapeutic potential in preclinical models of cancer and inflammatory disorders[5].
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1-Stearoyl-2-Arachidonoyl-d8-sn-Glycerol
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-131897SCAS No.: 2692624-31-81-Stearoyl-2-Arachidonoyl-d8-sn-Glycerol is the deuterium labeled 1-Stearoyl-2-arachidonoyl-sn-glycerol. 1-Stearoyl-2-arachidonoyl-sn-glycerol is a diacylglycerol (DAG) containing polyunsaturated fatty acids. 1-Stearoyl-2-arachidonoyl-sn-glycerol can activate PKC. 1-Stearoyl-2-arachidonoyl-sn-glycerol also can augment nonselective cation channel (NSCC) activity.
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1,2-Didecanoyl-Sn-glycerol
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-141574CAS No.: 60514-49-01,2-Didecanoyl-sn-glycerol is an analog of the PKC-activating second messenger DAG. Although the biological activities of 1,2-didecanoyl-sn-glycerol have not been well characterized, it is expected to behave similarly to 1,2-dioctanoyl-sn-glycerol.
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Pep2m, myristoylated TFA
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-P1399APurity: 99.77%Synonyms: Myr-Pep2m TFAPep2m, myristoylated TFA (Myr-Pep2m TFA) is a cell-permeable peptide. Pep2m, myristoylated TFA can disrupt the protein kinase ζ (PKMζ) downstream targets, N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor/glutamate receptor subunit 2 (NSF/GluR2) interactions. PKMζ is an autonomously active isozyme of protein kinase C (PKC).
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Vanicoside A
0 ImagesVanicoside A is a phenylpropanoid glycoside. Vanicoside A can be isolated from Polygonum pensylvanicum. Vanicoside A inhibits protein kinase C (PKC), induces substantial ROS production. Vanicoside A exhibits anticancer activity against melanoma.
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O-Desmethyl Midostaurin
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-129491CAS No.: 740816-86-8Synonyms: CGP62221; O-Desmethyl PKC412O-Desmethyl Midostaurin (CGP62221; O-Desmethyl PKC412) is the active metabolite of Midostaurin (HY-10230) via cytochrome P450 liver enzyme metabolism. O-Desmethyl Midostaurin can be used as an indicator for Midostaurin metabolism in vivo. Midostaurin is a multi-targeted protein kinase inhibitor with IC50 ranging from 22-500 nM.
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Hypericin (Standard)
0 ImagesHypericin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Hypericin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Hypericin is a naturally occurring substance found in Hyperlcurn perforatum L. Hypericin is an inhibitor of PKC (protein kinase C), MAO (monoaminoxidase), dopamine-beta-hydroxylase, reverse transcriptase, telomerase and CYP (cytochrome P450). Hypericin shows antitumor, antiviral, antidepressive activities, and can induce apoptosis.
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Kobophenol A
0 ImagesKobophenol A, an oligomeric stilbene, blocks the interaction between the ACE2 receptor and S1-RBD with an IC50 of 1.81 μM and inhibits SARS-CoV-2 viral infection in cells with an EC50 of 71.6 μM. Kobophenol A inhibits the activity of partially purified rat brain protein kinase C (PKC) with an IC50 of 52 µM.
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Verbascoside (Standard)
0 ImagesSynonyms: Acteoside (Standard); Kusaginin (Standard); TJC160 (Standard)Verbascoside (Standard) is the analytical standard of Verbascoside. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Verbascoside is isolated from Acanthus mollis, acts as an ATP-competitive inhibitor of PKC, with an IC50 of 25 μM, and has antitumor, anti-inflammatory and antineuropathic pain activity.
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UCN-02
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-108262CAS No.: 121569-61-7Synonyms: 7-epi-Hydroxystaurosporine
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Psychosine-d5
0 ImagesSynonyms: Galactosylsphingosine-d5Psychosine-d5 is deuterium labeled Psychosine. Psychosine, a substrate of the galactocerebrosidase (GALC) enzyme, is a potential biomarker for Krabbe disease. Psychosine is a highly cytotoxic lipid, capable of inducing cell death in a wide variety of cell.
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(Rac)-Anemonin
0 ImagesSynonyms: (Rac)-Pulsatilla camphor; (Rac)-Anemonine(Rac)-Anemonin ((Rac)-Pulsatilla camphor; (Rac)-Anemonine) is an isomer of Anemonin. Anemonin is a naturally occurring bislactone small molecule derived from Ranunculaceae with blood-brain barrier permeability, possessing a variety of activities including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, melanogenesis-inhibiting, and antiparasitic effects. Anemonin inhibits iNOS to reduce NO release; it inhibits PKC-θ protein expression and downregulates the pro-inflammatory factors TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6; it enhances the activities of the antioxidant enzymes SOD, CAT, and GSH-Px, and reduces MDA and ROS levels. Anemonin modulates the Bcl-2 / Bax / caspase-3 pathway to inhibit apoptosis; it downregulates melanogenesis-related molecules including MITF, TYR, TRP1, and TRP2, thereby inhibiting melanin synthesis in human melanocytes. Anemonin inhibits Leishmania and Schistosoma mansoni. Anemonin is used in research related to diseases such as hyperpigmentation, cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury, inflammation, sepsis-induced acute lung injury, acute ulcerative colitis, leishmaniasis, and schistosomiasis.
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PRKCG Human Pre-designed siRNA Set A
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-RS11128PRKCG Human Pre-designed siRNA Set A contains three designed siRNAs for PRKCG gene (Human), as well as a negative control, a positive control, and a FAM-labeled negative control.
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Protein kinase inhibitor 9
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-401475CAS No.: 262433-52-3Protein kinase inhibitor 9 (Compound example 175) is an inhibitor of serine/threonine and tyrosine kinase activity. Protein kinase inhibitor 9 can be used for the research of cancer, hyper proliferative disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, disorders of the immune system, transplant rejections and imflammatory disorders.
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Kiss2 peptide acetate
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-P10256AKiss2 peptide acetate is the acetate form of Kiss2 pepride (HY-P10256). Kiss2 peptide acetate is a positive regulator of reproduction. Kiss2 peptide acetate binds with its cognate receptor Kiss2R (GPR54) in COS-7 cells, activates PKA and PKC signaling pathways through Gas and Gaq proteins, and thus enhances the activity of cAMP response element-dependent luciferase (CRE-luc) and serum response element-dependent luciferase (SRE-luc).
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D-erythro-Sphingosine (Standard)
0 ImagesSynonyms: Erythrosphingosine (Standard); erythro-C18-Sphingosine (Standard); trans-4-Sphingenine (Standard)D-erythro-Sphingosine (Standard) is the analytical standard of D-erythro-Sphingosine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. D-erythro-Sphingosine (Erythrosphingosine) is a very potent activator of p32-kinase with an EC50 of 8 μM, and inhibits protein kinase C (PKC). D-erythro-Sphingosine (Erythrosphingosine) is also a PP2A activator[1][2][3][4].
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Fasudil dihydrochloride
0 ImagesSynonyms: HA-1077 dihydrochloride; AT-877 dihydrochlorideFasudil (HA-1077; AT877) dihydrochloride is a nonspecific RhoA/ROCK inhibitor and also has inhibitory effect on protein kinases, with an Ki of 0.33 μM for ROCK1, IC50s of 0.158 μM and 4.58 μM, 12.30 μM, 1.650 μM for ROCK2 and PKA, PKC, PKG, respectively. Fasudil dihydrochloride is also a potent Ca2+ channel antagonist and vasodilator.
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R 59-022 hydrochloride
0 ImagesSynonyms: DKGI-I hydrochloride; Diacylglycerol kinase inhibitor I hydrochlorideR 59-022 (DKGI-I) hydrochloride is a DGK inhibitor (IC50: 2.8 µM). R 59-022 hydrochloride inhibits the phosphorylation of OAG to OAPA. R 59-022 hydrochloride is a 5-HT Receptor antagonist, and activates protein kinase C (PKC). R 59-022 hydrochloride potentiates thrombin-induced diacylglycerol production in platelets and inhibits phosphatidic acid production in neutrophils.
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A-3 hydrochloride
0 ImagesA-3 hydrochloride is a potent, cell-permeable, reversible, ATP-competitive non-selective antagonist of various kinases. It against PKA (Ki=4.3 µM), casein kinase II (Ki=5.1 µM) and myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) (Ki=7.4 µM). A-3 hydrochloride also inhibits PKC and casein kinase I with Ki values of 47 µM and 80 µM, respectively.
