Replaces Prod. #: ALX-340-038
Activator of PPARα. Stimulates leukocyte functions including chemokinesis, chemotaxis, lysosomal enzyme release, adhesion, stimulation of ion fluxes, superoxyde anion production and C3b receptor expression. Induces vascular permeability, NK cell activity, and broncho-constriction. UVmax: 270 nm (50,000).
Product Details
| Alternative Name: | LTB4, 5,12-Dihydroxy-[S-[R*,S*-(E,Z,Z,E)]]-6,8,10,14-eicosatetraenoic acid |
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| Formula: | C20H32O4 |
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| MW: | 336.5 |
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| Source: | Synthetic. |
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| CAS: | 71160-24-2 |
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| MI: | 14: 5455 |
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| Concentration: | 50 µg size: 50 µg/ml
1 mg size: 1 mg/ml |
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| Formulation: | Oil dissolved in ethanol. |
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| Purity: | ≥97% (HPLC) |
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| Appearance: | Colorless liquid. |
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| Shipping: | Dry Ice |
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| Long Term Storage: | -80°C |
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| Use/Stability: | Stable for at least 1 year after receipt when stored, as supplied, at -80°C. |
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| Handling: | Open ampule and aliquot into suitable tubes or vials. Store at -80°C or colder. For experiments with cells or tissues, aliquots of ethanol solutions may be added directly to aqueous media. For HPLC, aliquots of ethanol solutions should be evaporated to dryness under a stream of nitrogen and HPLC mobile phase added to the desired concentration. |
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| Regulatory Status: | RUO - Research Use Only |
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