MW 275.34 Da, Purity >99%. Selective cAMP-specific phosphodiesterase PDE4 inhibitor (IC50 values are 1.1 and 0.17 μM for inhibition of mouse PDE4A1 and PDE4B, respectively).
5''-cyclic phosphodiesterase 4A, DPDE2, PDE4, PDE46, PDE4A11, PDE4A_HUMAN, Phosphodiesterase 4A, Phosphodiesterase 4A, cAMP-specific (dunce, Phosphodiesterase E2 dunce homolog, Drosophila, cAMP specific phosphodiesterase, cAMP-specific 3'', cAMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase 4A, dunce like phosphodiesterase E2, phosphodiesterase 4A cAMP specific, phosphodiesterase E2 dunce homolog, phosphodiesterase isozyme 4, phosphodiesterase type 4A11
MW 275.34 Da, Purity >99%. Selective cAMP-specific phosphodiesterase PDE4 inhibitor (IC50 values are 1.1 and 0.17 μM for inhibition of mouse PDE4A1 and PDE4B, respectively).
Soluble in DMSO to 100 mM.
Soluble in ethanol to 100 mM.
Selective cAMP-specific phosphodiesterase PDE4 inhibitor (IC50 values are 1.1 and 0.17 μM for inhibition of mouse PDE4A1 and PDE4B, respectively)
PDE4A or phosphodiesterase 4A is an isoform part of the PDE4 family known for hydrolyzing cAMP an important second messenger in cells. The mass of PDE4A can vary depending on the isoform with commonly referenced masses around 70-100 kDa. This enzyme is expressed in various tissues including the brain immune cells and lungs. Other popular names for this protein include PDE46 and DPDE2 indicating its different isoforms and specific functionalities across tissue types.
PDE4A plays an important role in regulating intracellular levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) a critical component in signaling pathways that affect numerous cellular processes. By controlling cAMP concentrations PDE4A regulates inflammatory responses and airway smooth muscle contraction which is important for respiratory functions. PDE4A does not function within a complex but operates as a homodimer when exerting its effects on signaling cascades.
PDE4A's role is significant in the cAMP-dependent signaling pathway. This pathway influences processes like inflammation and smooth muscle relaxation. PDE4A interacts with various proteins such as PKA (protein kinase A) which is activated by cAMP and mediates several downstream effects. By influencing the cAMP pathway PDE4A affects bodily responses including immune and respiratory systems.
PDE4A has implications in conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dysregulation of cAMP through PDE4A can contribute to these respiratory conditions by affecting airway inflammation and muscle tone. PDE4A is also linked to other related proteins such as PDE4B which can also impact inflammatory pathways in similar disease contexts. PDE4 inhibitors have been explored as therapeutic agents for modifying these diseases by targeting the enzymatic activity of PDE4A and related isoforms to restore balanced cAMP levels.
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