P7742
Sigma

Prostaglandin G₂

>95% (HPLC), acetone solution

Molecular Formula

C₂₀H₃₂O₆

Molecular Weight

368.46

CAS Number

51982-36-6

MDL number

MFCD00036971

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Descriptions

Biochem/physiol Actions

Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) ligand and activator of the AhR signal transduction pathway. Also shown to activate nitric oxide synthase (NOS) in rat brain synaptosomal membrane fractions.

Properties

assay

>95% (HPLC)

form

acetone solution

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−70°C

References

Reference

Foley, T.D., The cyclooxygenase hydroperoxide product PGG(2) activates synaptic nitric oxide synthase: a possible antioxidant response to membrane lipid peroxidation. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 286, 235-238, (2001)

Seidel, S.D., et al., Activation of the Ah receptor signaling pathway by prostaglandins. J. Biochem. Toxicol. 15, 187-196, (2001)

Safety

Hazard Codes

F,Xi

Risk Statements

11-36-66-67

Safety Statements

9-16-26

RIDADR

UN 1090 3/PG 2

WGK Germany

Flash Point(F)