Description
General description
A 5′-phosphorylated analog of membrane permeable AICA-Riboside (Cat. No. 123040) that mimics AMP and acts as an activator of AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase).
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Activator of AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase)
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Preparation Note
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Only water soluble following extensive heating.
Other Notes
Fryer, L.G.D., et al. 2002. Biochem. J.363, 167.
Henin, N., et al. 1996. Biochim. Biophys. Acta1290, 197.
Corton, J.M., et al. 1995. Eur. J. Biochem.229, 558.
Sullivan, J.E., et al. 1994. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.200, 1551.
Sabina, R.L., et al. 1985. J. Biol. Chem.260, 6107.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Disclaimer
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)