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The membrane-permeable AICAR activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) via its phosphorylated metabolite AICAR-5'-MP (Cat. No. A 105). Detailed technical information available. References: Fediuc et al., Endocrinology, 147, 5170 - 5177 (2006); Prasad et al., J. Neurosci. Res., 84, 614 - 625 (2006).
Cat. No.
A 103
CAS number
[2627-69-2]
Purity
> 98% HPLC
Storage temperature
-20°C / -4°F
Molecular formula
C₉H₁₄N₄O₅
Molecular weight [g/mol]
258.2
Absorption max [nm]
265
Molar extinction coefficient ε [L·mol⁻¹·cm⁻¹]
12500
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