Gossypol is a male antifertility agent and PAF antagonist/inhibitor. Gossypol is a poisonous pigment found in cottonseed and its name is derived from the botanical name of the cotton plant, Gossypium.. Gossypium is extracted from selected hybrid species b
Storage Temp
Store at 2-8°C,Protected from light
Shipped In
Wet ice
Grade
Moligand™
Note
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour. Need more advice on solubility, usage and handling? Please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for more details.
Product Description
Product Description：
Gossypol is a male antifertility agent with antispermatogenic activity and has been shown to contain anitumor, anitviral, and antioxidant properties. Gossypol is a reversible inhibitor of PP2B (protein phosphatase 2B), mitotic kinesin Eg5, and PKC (protein kinase C). Gossypol also potentially inhibits PAF-R, Bcl-2, 5-LO (5-lipoxygenase), 12-LO, and leukotriene-induced guinea pig parenchyma contractions. Gossypol is an inhibitor of Bcl-xl, PKD and p107. An inhibitor of PKC, Bcl-2, 5-LO, and 12-LO.
Product Application：
Gossypol acts as an inhibitor for several dehydrogenase enzymes. Gossypol has also long been known to possess antimalarial properties. Gossypol provided reliable contraception. gossypol provokes infertility and causes spermatogenesis. Gossypol is used as an active antifertility agent in a variety of male animals, including mice, rats, hamsters, monkeys, rabbits, and bulls.
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