Date published: 2025-9-9

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AF-4 Inhibitors

The AF-4 inhibitor is a chemically distinct class of compounds that plays a crucial role in regulating specific biological processes within the human body. These inhibitors are designed to target and modulate the activity of AF-4, a transcription elongation factor that is part of the super elongation complex (SEC). Transcription elongation is a fundamental step in gene expression, where the genetic information stored in DNA is transcribed into RNA for subsequent protein synthesis. AF-4, along with other SEC components, is involved in the regulation of RNA polymerase II (RNAPII) activity, which is responsible for synthesizing most cellular RNAs, including mRNAs.

AF-4 inhibitors are designed to interact with AF-4 protein, either directly or indirectly, to disrupt its function. This disruption can lead to alterations in RNAPII activity, affecting the transcription process. AF-4 itself is known to be associated with various cancers, particularly in fusion with other genes, leading to abnormal gene expression and cellular transformation. AF-4 inhibitors have emerged as potential tools in the field of molecular biology and research, enabling scientists to study the role of AF-4 in gene regulation and its implications in various cellular processes.

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WZ8040

1214265-57-2sc-364656
sc-364656A
5 mg
10 mg
$255.00
$480.00
(0)

WZ811 is a small molecule that acts as an allosteric modulator of CXCR4, a chemokine receptor that AF4 can interact with as part of the signaling pathways involved in leukemic cells.

PD 98059

167869-21-8sc-3532
sc-3532A
1 mg
5 mg
$39.00
$90.00
212
(2)

PD98059 is an inhibitor of MEK, which is upstream of ERK1/2 in the MAPK/ERK pathway. AF4 may be regulated by this pathway, and inhibiting MEK can alter AF4 function indirectly.

U-0126

109511-58-2sc-222395
sc-222395A
1 mg
5 mg
$63.00
$241.00
136
(2)

U0126 is a selective inhibitor of both MEK1 and MEK2, which can influence the MAPK/ERK pathway and consequently modulate the molecular functions of AF4.

SP600125

129-56-6sc-200635
sc-200635A
10 mg
50 mg
$65.00
$267.00
257
(3)

SP600125 is an inhibitor of JNK, which indirectly affects the signaling cascades that could modulate AF4 activity.

LY 294002

154447-36-6sc-201426
sc-201426A
5 mg
25 mg
$121.00
$392.00
148
(1)

LY294002 is a PI3K inhibitor that can alter PI3K/AKT signaling, a pathway that can regulate a variety of proteins including AF4.

Rapamycin

53123-88-9sc-3504
sc-3504A
sc-3504B
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
$62.00
$155.00
$320.00
233
(4)

Rapamycin is an mTOR inhibitor that can disrupt mTOR signaling pathways, potentially affecting AF4 activity or its protein interactions indirectly.

Wortmannin

19545-26-7sc-3505
sc-3505A
sc-3505B
1 mg
5 mg
20 mg
$66.00
$219.00
$417.00
97
(3)

Wortmannin is a PI3K inhibitor, similar to LY294002, and can impact the PI3K/AKT pathway, thereby indirectly modulating AF4-related processes.

Staurosporine

62996-74-1sc-3510
sc-3510A
sc-3510B
100 µg
1 mg
5 mg
$82.00
$150.00
$388.00
113
(4)

Staurosporine is a broad-spectrum kinase inhibitor that, while not specific, can affect multiple signaling pathways, potentially altering AF4 activity.

SB 203580

152121-47-6sc-3533
sc-3533A
1 mg
5 mg
$88.00
$342.00
284
(5)

SB203580 is a p38 MAPK inhibitor and can influence pathways that might interact with or regulate AF4.

Imatinib

152459-95-5sc-267106
sc-267106A
sc-267106B
10 mg
100 mg
1 g
$25.00
$117.00
$209.00
27
(1)

Imatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that, while primarily used for BCR-ABL, can also affect other kinases and signaling pathways that could indirectly influence AF4 function.