Rp-8-CPT-cAMP is a structural combination of the lipophilic and non-hydrolyzable cAMP analogs, 8-CPT-cyclic AMP and Rp-cyclic AMPS .[1] It functions as a site-selective inhibitor of protein kinase A (PKA) type I and II, with preference towards site A of type I and site B of type II.2 By occupying cAMP binding sites at the regulatory subunit of PKA, Rp-8-CPT-cAMP prevents the kinase holoenzyme from dissociative activation.[2],[3]
8-CPT-2Me-cAMP sodium is a sodium salt compound that selectively activates exchange proteins activated by cAMP (Epac). These Epac proteins are cAMP-sensitive guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) responsible for activating small GTPases Rap1 and Rap2. 8-CPT-2Me-cAMP sodium specifically activates Epac1 with an EC50 value of 2.2 μM, while showing no activation of PKA with an EC50 value greater than 10 μM [1]. Additionally, 8-CPT-2Me-cAMP sodium stimulates the Epac-mediated release of calcium ions (Ca2+) in vitro in pancreatic β-cells [2].
Sp-8-CPT-cAMPS is a powerful and specific cAMP analog that activates cAMP-dependent protein kinase A (PKA I and PKA II) selectively and effectively. It exhibits a 153-fold preference for site A of RI over site A of RII, and a 59-fold preference for site B of RII over site B of RI.
Rp-8-CPT-cAMPS is a powerful and competitive antagonist of cAMP-induced activation of cAMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA) I and II. Acting as a potent cAMP analog, Rp-8-CPT-cAMPS exhibits a preference for site A of RI over site A of RII. Additionally, it favors site B of RII over site B of RI. This compound effectively inhibits cAMP-dependent PKA activation and demonstrates selectivity in binding to specific sites within the protein kinase.