All-Trans Retinoic Acid, 500 mg

All-Trans Retinoic Acid, 500 mg

Manufacturer: STEMCELL Technologies. All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) is a retinoid agonist of retinoic acid receptors used extensively in differentiation, developmental biology and oncology research.

Usage tips: ATRA is light- and oxidation-sensitive—prepare aliquots in anhydrous solvent (DMSO/ethanol), store protected from light at -20°C, and avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles. Concentrations vary by application; titrate for optimal activity.

• Solubility: soluble in DMSO or ethanol.
• Storage: store frozen and protected from light.
• Safety: teratogenic risk—use appropriate PPE and institutional controls.