The class of chemicals known as Samt4 Inhibitors encompasses a range of compounds that indirectly impact the function of the SAMT4 protein by targeting the process of spermatogenesis or associated signaling pathways. The chemicals listed can intervene at different levels of the regulatory network that controls the production of sperm cells and, by extension, can alter the functional context in which SAMT4 operates. For instance, retinoic acid is pivotal in the differentiation of spermatogonia and might modulate the expression or activity of SAMT4 through its gene regulatory actions. Similarly, ketoconazole and busulfan may impair SAMT4 function by disrupting the hormonal milieu or the cellular proliferation that underlies spermatogenesis.
On another front, environmental toxins such as cadmium chloride and lead acetate highlight the susceptibility of spermatogenesis to toxic insults, which could compromise SAMT4's role within the testicular environment. EDS and vinclozolin serve as examples of chemicals that interfere specifically with hormonal synthesis or signaling, critical processes that support the maturation of germ cells. The involvement of SAMT4 in spermatogenesis suggests that any disturbance in the hormonal or cellular integrity of the testes could result in a concomitant effect on the activity of this protein. Substances like flutamide not only underscore the importance of androgenic regulation in spermatogenesis but also the potential for chemical agents to modulate this regulation and thereby indirectly influence SAMT4.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Retinoic Acid, all trans | 302-79-4 | sc-200898 sc-200898A sc-200898B sc-200898C | 500 mg 5 g 10 g 100 g | $65.00 $319.00 $575.00 $998.00 | 28 | |
A metabolite of vitamin A that regulates spermatogenesis; can modulate gene expression potentially affecting SAMT4. | ||||||
Ketoconazole | 65277-42-1 | sc-200496 sc-200496A | 50 mg 500 mg | $62.00 $260.00 | 21 | |
Antifungal that disrupts steroid synthesis; can affect hormonal regulation of spermatogenesis, thereby influencing SAMT4. | ||||||
Busulfan | 55-98-1 | sc-204658 | 10 g | $48.00 | 3 | |
Alkylating agent that can lead to suppression of spermatogenesis; may indirectly affect SAMT4 by reducing germ cell proliferation. | ||||||
Triptolide | 38748-32-2 | sc-200122 sc-200122A | 1 mg 5 mg | $88.00 $200.00 | 13 | |
A diterpenoid epoxide that disrupts spermatogenesis; can influence regulatory pathways of spermatogenesis affecting SAMT4. | ||||||
Cadmium chloride, anhydrous | 10108-64-2 | sc-252533 sc-252533A sc-252533B | 10 g 50 g 500 g | $55.00 $179.00 $345.00 | 1 | |
Heavy metal that can cause testicular toxicity; may impact SAMT4 by inducing damage to spermatogenic cells. | ||||||
Nitrofurantoin | 67-20-9 | sc-212399 | 10 g | $82.00 | ||
Antibacterial drug that can cause testicular toxicity; may indirectly impact SAMT4 through its effects on germ cells. | ||||||
Lead(II) Acetate | 301-04-2 | sc-507473 | 5 g | $83.00 | ||
Heavy metal that can impair spermatogenesis; could affect SAMT4 through its detrimental effects on testicular function. | ||||||
Vinclozolin | 50471-44-8 | sc-251425 | 250 mg | $23.00 | 1 | |
Fungicide that acts as an anti-androgen; can impact androgen regulation of spermatogenesis and thereby influence SAMT4 function. | ||||||
Methoxychlor | 72-43-5 | sc-253009 | 100 mg | $36.00 | ||
Pesticide that can act as an endocrine disruptor; may affect hormonal pathways involved in spermatogenesis and SAMT4. | ||||||
Flutamide | 13311-84-7 | sc-204757 sc-204757A sc-204757D sc-204757B sc-204757C | 1 g 5 g 25 g 500 g 1 kg | $46.00 $153.00 $168.00 $515.00 $923.00 | 4 | |
An antiandrogen used to block androgen action; can interfere with hormonal regulation of spermatogenesis, possibly affecting SAMT4. | ||||||