PKA activator
- Cell-permeable PKA activator
- Compound used to study neurogenesis
Dibutyryl-cAMP (DB-cAMP) is a cell-permeable cAMP analog that preferentially activates cAMP-dependent protein kinase (e.g. protein kinase A) and inhibits phosphodiesterases. Used together with other compounds, DB-cAMP increases survival rate and promote differentiation of neural stem/progenitor cells into neurons in vivo. DB-cAMP also has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to facilitate wound healing. Caution: Due to extra- and intra-cellular esterases, DB-cAMP releases butyrate, which may have distinct biological effects.
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Product Details
Alternative Name |
Dibutyl cyclic AMP sodium salt, N6-2′-O-dibutyryladenosine-3′,5′-cyclic monophosphate, DB-cAMP |
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Appearance |
White crystalline solid. |
CAS |
16980-89-5 |
Couple Target |
PKA |
Couple Type |
Activator |
Formula |
C18H23N5O8P . Na |
Identity |
Identity determined by MS, 1H-NMR, 31P-NMR, and UV spectrum. |
MW |
491.4 |
Purity |
≥98% (HPLC) |
Solubility |
Soluble in DMSO (200mM), 96% ethanol (25mM), or water (100mg/ml). |
Source |
Synthetic. |
Handling & Storage
Use/Stability |
As indicated on product label or CoA when stored as recommended. Solution must be stored in the refrigerator and should be lyophilized and frozen for longer storage periods. |
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Long Term Storage |
-20°C |
Shipping |
Ambient Temperature |
Regulatory Status |
RUO – Research Use Only |
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- Quantification of Neurite Degeneration with Enhanced Accuracy and Efficiency in an In Vitro Model of Parkinson’s Disease: R.T. Clements, et al.; eNeuro 9, ENEURO.0327-21.2022 (2022), Abstract
- LGALS3 (galectin 3) mediates an unconventional secretion of SNCA/α-synuclein in response to lysosomal membrane damage by the autophagic-lysosomal pathway in human midbrain dopamine neurons: Burbidge, K., Rademacher, D. J., et al.; Autophagy 18, 1020 (2022), Abstract
- Intermediate cells of in vitro cellular reprogramming and in vivo tissue regeneration require desmoplakin: J. Ha, et al.; Sci. Adv. 8, eabk1239 (2022), Abstract
- Parkinson-causing mutations in LRRK2 impair the physiological tetramerization of endogenous α-synuclein in human neurons: L.F. Ornelas, et al.; NPJ Parkinsons Dis. 8, 118 (2022), Abstract
- High-content phenotyping of Parkinson’s disease patient stem cell-derived midbrain dopaminergic neurons using machine learning classification: A. Vuidel, et al.; Stem Cell Reports 17, 2349 (2022), Abstract
- Identification of ASCL1 as a determinant for human iPSC-derived dopaminergic neurons: A.M. Earley, et al.; Sci. Rep. 11, 22257 (2021), Abstract
- c-Jun N-terminal Kinase Mediates Ligand-independent p75NTR Signaling in Mesencephalic Cells Subjected to Oxidative Stress: Kraemer, B. R., Clements, R. T., et al.; Neuroscience 453, 222 (2021), Abstract
- Simplified Brain Organoids for Rapid and Robust Modeling of Brain Disease: J. Ha, et al.; Front Cell Dev Biol 8, 594090 (2020), Abstract
- Application of CRISPR/Cas9 editing and digital droplet PCR in human iPSCs to generate novel knock-in reporter lines to visualize dopaminergic neurons: C. Uberbacher, et al.; Stem Cell Res. 41, 101656 (2019), Abstract
- Establishment of a high-resolution 3D modeling system for studying pancreatic epithelial cell biology in vitro: Bakhti, M., Scheibner, K., et al.; Mol. Metab. 30, 16 (2019), Abstract
- A stably self-renewing adult blood-derived induced neural stem cell exhibiting patternability and epigenetic rejuvenation: C. Sheng, et al.; Nat Commun. 9, 4047 (2018), Abstract — Full Text
- Bacterial endosymbionts influence host sexuality and reveal reproductive genes of early divergent fungi: S.J. Mondo, et al.; Nat. Commun. 8, 1843 (2017), Abstract — Full Text
- Cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase 1 regulates lysosome-dependent type I collagen protein degradation in vascular smooth muscle cells: Y. Cay, et al.; Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. 31, 616 (2011), Abstract — Full Text
- Apoptosis of vascular smooth muscle cells. Protein kinase C and oncoprotein Bcl-2 are involved in regulation of apoptosis in non-transformed rat vascular smooth muscle cells: D. Leszczynski et al.e; Am. J. Pathol. 145, 1265 (1994), Abstract
- Up-regulation of oxytocin receptors in rabbit amnion by adenosine 3’,5’-monophosphate: A. Hinko & M.S. Soloff; Endocrinology 132, 126 (1993), Abstract
- Transcription of the gene for parathyroid hormone-related peptide from the human is activated through a cAMP-dependent pathway by prostaglandin E1 in HTLV-I-infected T cells: K. Ikeda et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 268, 1174 (1993), Abstract
- Lack of correlation between activation of cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase and inhibition of contraction of rat vas deferens by cyclic AMP analogs: Y.-J. Hei et al.; Mol. Pharmacol. 39, 233 (1991), Abstract
- Analogs of cyclic AMP and cyclic GMP: general methods of synthesis and the relationship of structure to enzymic activity: R.B. Meyer and J.P. Miller; Life Sci. 14, 1019 (1974), Abstract
- The preparation of acylated derivatives of cyclic nucleotides: T. Posternak & G. Weimann; Methods Enzymol. 38, 399 (1974), Abstract
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