Forskolin (Coleonol) is a labdane diterpene extracted from Coleus forskohlii (Indian Coleus plant) and is widely recognized for its potent activation of adenylate cyclase, which elevates intracellular cyclic AMP (cAMP) levels. Forskolin is ideal for use in scientific studies focused on cell signaling pathways, cAMP-mediated signal transduction, metabolic regulation, and cardiovascular research.

GoldBio’s forskolin is optimized for laboratory research and commonly used in biochemical assays investigating G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) mechanisms, hormone signaling, and smooth muscle relaxation. Its ability to modulate cAMP makes it a valuable tool in pharmacology, molecular biology, and physiological research applications.

Thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide (often called MTT) is a common dye used in Cell Proliferation assays or Cell Growth assays. MTT is converted to water-insoluble, dark blue MTT-formazan by mitochondrial dehydrogenases of living cells. The intensity of the color can then be measured colorimetrically at a wavelength of 570 nm.

XTT sodium salt is used in the XTT colormetric assay and assists in identifying metabolic activity within cells. In the XTT assay, the metabolic activity of cells reduces XTT sodium salt to an orange color formazan dye by dehydrogenase enzymes. Dye conversion will only occur in viable cells.