Phospholipases

Phospholipase inhibitors target enzymes that hydrolyze membrane phospholipids into lipid messengers. Phospholipase A2 (PLA2) enzymes release arachidonic acid, the precursor of prostaglandins and leukotrienes. A cytosolic PLA2 that prefers arachidonic acid was cloned in 1991 and carries a calcium-dependent membrane-binding domain. Phospholipase C (PLC) instead produces inositol trisphosphate and diacylglycerol, two second messengers of receptor signaling. U 73122 was characterized in 1990 as an inhibitor of receptor-coupled, PLC-dependent responses in platelets and neutrophils. D609 is used as an inhibitor of the phosphatidylcholine-specific form of PLC. Varespladib targets secreted PLA2 enzymes, and tanshinone I, a diterpenoid from Salvia miltiorrhiza, is described as a PLA2 inhibitor.

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  • Chlorpromazine hydrochloride
    Cat. No.
    A10206

    Chlorpromazine hydrochloride

    Synonyms: CPZ; Largactil

    Chlorpromazine is a dopamine antagonist of the typical antipsychotic class of medications possessing additional antiadrenergic, antiserotonergic, anticholinergic and antihistaminergic properties used to treat schizophrenia.

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  • Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate
    Cat. No.
    A77204

    Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate

    Synonyms: L-alpha-Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate; (PtdIns)-(4,5)-P2

    Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate serves as a critical substrate for phospholipase C, facilitating the production of diacylglycerol and inositol (1,4,5)-trisphosphate. This phospholipid is predominantly located in the cytoplasmic leaflet of the plasma membrane and plays a pivotal role in cellular processes such as lamellipodial protrusion, directional cell migration, and focal adhesion formation. Additionally, it is involved in the trafficking of GABAA receptors. Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate is relevant for research focusing on acute lung injury and pulmonary edema.

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  • DPPI-4,5-P2 ammonium
    Cat. No.
    A77222

    DPPI-4,5-P2 ammonium

    DPPI-4,5-P2 ammonium is a substrate for Phosphoinositide-specific phospholipase C-δ1 (PI-PLC-δ1), an enzyme critical in phosphoinositide signaling pathways. This compound is essential for studying the catalytic activity of PI-PLC-δ1 and its role in various cellular processes, including signal transduction and membrane remodeling. It serves as a valuable tool in biochemical assays and research focused on phosphoinositide metabolism.

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