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The class of chemicals known as PGC-1α Inhibitors encompasses various compounds that can modulate the activity of PGC-1α indirectly. This modulation occurs through the influence on other proteins and signaling pathways that interact with PGC-1α. For example, AMPK activators such as AICAR and Metformin can phosphorylate PGC-1α, affecting its transcriptional coactivator functions. PPAR agonists like GW501516, Fenofibrate, Pioglitazone, and Rosiglitazone can alter PGC-1α expression levels and activity, thereby indirectly influencing the metabolic pathways in which PGC-1α is involved.

Additionally, SIRT1 activators, such as Resveratrol, and inhibitors like EX-527 can impact the acetylation status of PGC-1α, which is crucial for its activity and interaction with other transcription factors. This post-translational modification dictates PGC-1α's role in mitochondrial biogenesis and oxidative metabolism. The modulation of PGC-1α activity by these chemicals is significant because PGC-1α is a central regulatory hub for energy metabolism, controlling the expression of genes involved in mitochondrial function, gluconeogenesis, and fatty acid oxidation.