NPC-15437 (141774-20-1) is a potent and selective inhibitor of protein kinase inhibitor C which binds to the regulatory domain (IC₅₀ = 19 μM). Important tool for assessing the role of PKC in various signaling pathways. Cell permeable and active in vivo.

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