Date published: 2026-2-22

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6CKine Activators

Chemical agents classified as 6CKine Activators influence the activation or expression of the 6CKine protein, also known as CCL21. This protein plays a pivotal role in directing the migration of T cells and dendritic cells to secondary lymphoid organs. While no direct chemical activators for 6CKine have been identified, various agents can indirectly influence its activity by affecting related cellular processes and signaling pathways. For example, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α) and Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) can enhance the expression of CCL21 by acting on endothelial cells in lymphoid organs and various cell types, respectively. Lipopolysaccharide, on the other hand, stimulates the release of CCL21 by acting on macrophages and dendritic cells.

Phorbol Myristate Acetate and Forskolin influence specific signaling pathways, such as protein kinase C and cAMP, respectively, which can alter the expression of CCL21. Additionally, chemicals like Dexamethasone, Epidermal Growth Factor, and Retinoic Acid can modulate gene expression or specific pathways, providing indirect mechanisms by which they influence CCL21 expression. The ability of these chemicals to affect the 6CKine protein underscores the intricate network of signaling pathways and cellular processes that regulate its activity.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Lipopolysaccharide, E. coli O55:B5

93572-42-0sc-221855
sc-221855A
sc-221855B
sc-221855C
10 mg
25 mg
100 mg
500 mg
$98.00
$171.00
$425.00
$1560.00
12
(2)

Can stimulate the release of CCL21 by acting on macrophages and dendritic cells.

PMA

16561-29-8sc-3576
sc-3576A
sc-3576B
sc-3576C
sc-3576D
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$41.00
$132.00
$214.00
$500.00
$948.00
119
(6)

Acts on protein kinase C pathway and can potentially influence the expression of CCL21 in dendritic cells.

Forskolin

66575-29-9sc-3562
sc-3562A
sc-3562B
sc-3562C
sc-3562D
5 mg
50 mg
1 g
2 g
5 g
$78.00
$153.00
$740.00
$1413.00
$2091.00
73
(3)

Acts through the cAMP pathway, potentially increasing the expression of CCL21 in certain cell types.

Dexamethasone

50-02-2sc-29059
sc-29059B
sc-29059A
100 mg
1 g
5 g
$91.00
$139.00
$374.00
36
(1)

A glucocorticoid receptor agonist that can influence various pathways, possibly including those that regulate CCL21.

Cholecalciferol

67-97-0sc-205630
sc-205630A
sc-205630B
1 g
5 g
10 g
$71.00
$163.00
$296.00
2
(1)

Through the vitamin D receptor, can influence numerous genes, possibly including those that regulate CCL21.

Curcumin

458-37-7sc-200509
sc-200509A
sc-200509B
sc-200509C
sc-200509D
sc-200509F
sc-200509E
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
2.5 kg
$37.00
$69.00
$109.00
$218.00
$239.00
$879.00
$1968.00
47
(1)

Influences NF-κB and other pathways, which can indirectly influence CCL21 expression.