TC LPA5 4: A Specific LPAR5 Inhibitor (Tocris)

Medical University of Graz
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
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Company:

Tocris Bioscience

Product Name:

TC LPA5 4

Catalog Number:

4708

TC LPA5 4 was used in order to study the role of LPAR5 in murine microglia. The inhibitor was used in many different experimental procedures (WB, IF, qPCR, flow cytometry, functional assays) and the results were consistent.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

ELISA, WB, Flow cytometry, Biochemical assays, Migration assays (see the image)

Starting Material

BV2 and primary murine microglia cella

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Up to 10µM the inhibitor was well tolerated by the cells. Higher concentrations have not been tested nor were necessary.

Results Summary

TC LPA5 4 inhibited the LPA induced proinflammatory phenotype in microglia.

DOI or PMID #

10.1186/s12974-016-0701-9

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Summary

The Good

Reliable results, well tolerated by cells

The Bad

Maybe the fact that is not water soluble

The Bottom Line

A very good and specific LPAR5 inhibitor.

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