<chemical> Potent activator of the adenylate cyclase system and the biosynthesis of cyclic AMP. From the plant coleus forskohlii. Has antihypertensive, positive ionotropic, platelet aggregation inhibitory, and smooth muscle relaxant activities; also lowers intraocular pressure and promotes release of hormones from the pituitary gland. ... Che...
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(= colforsin) Diterpene from the roots of Coleus forskohlii that stimulates adenylate cyclase and is often used in conjunction with inhibitors of phosphodiesterase to artificially increase intracellular levels of cAMP.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: fōr′skŏ-lin Definitions: 1. A phorbol ester that binds to and activates protein kinase C, thus mimicking the actions of diacylglycerol.
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