Properties
Description
Forskolin, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, inhibits the signaling pathway between G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and G proteins. It targets Adenylyl cyclase (AC) (A wide variety of cell types).
Molecular Formula
C22H34O7
Targets
Adenylyl cyclase (AC) (A wide variety of cell types)
Solubility
DMSO: 72 mg/mL (175.39 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 33 mg/mL (80.39 mM)
Applications
Forskolin can be used for its potential to aid weight loss by promoting the breakdown of stored fat cells and increasing lean body mass.