Methoprene acid is an analog of the insect growth regulator, juvenile hormone. It binds directly to RXR and is a transcriptional activator in both insect and mammalian cells. It is RXR specific and does not activate the RAR pathway.
Product Details
| Formula: | C16H28O3 |
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| MW: | 268.4 |
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| CAS: | 53092-52-7 |
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| Purity: | ≥98% (TLC) |
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| Appearance: | Pale yellow oil. |
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| Solubility: | Soluble in DMSO or methanol. |
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| Shipping: | Ambient |
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| Long Term Storage: | -20°C |
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| Use/Stability: | Store, as supplied, at -20°C for up to 1 year. Store solutions at-20°C for up to 3 months. |
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| Regulatory Status: | RUO - Research Use Only |
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Product Literature References
Activation of mammalian retinoid X receptors by the insect growth regulator methoprene: M.A. Harmon, et al.; Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA
92, 6157 (1995),
Abstract;
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