α3C Tubulin Inhibitors belong to a distinct chemical class of compounds known for their specific ability to interact with and inhibit the activity of the α3C isoform of tubulin. Tubulin is a vital protein responsible for forming the microtubules, which are crucial components of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells. The cytoskeleton provides structural support and plays a pivotal role in intracellular transport, cell division, and cellular organization. The α3C isoform of tubulin is one of the several isoforms present in cells, and it is localized in specific cellular regions, contributing to unique functions. The mechanism of action of α3C Tubulin Inhibitors centers around their ability to selectively target and bind to the α3C isoform of tubulin, leading to the disruption of microtubule dynamics. By interfering with microtubule formation and stability, these inhibitors impede essential cellular processes dependent on intact microtubules. This disruption might result in alterations to cell shape, migration, and intracellular transport, impacting cellular functions in diverse ways.
The chemical structure of α3C Tubulin Inhibitors is carefully designed to allow for specific interactions with the α3C tubulin isoform, distinguishing them from other tubulin-targeting agents. The binding of these inhibitors to α3C tubulin occurs through specific non-covalent interactions, making the drug-receptor interaction highly selective and potentially minimizing off-target effects. Due to their unique mode of action and specificity for α3C tubulin, these inhibitors have attracted significant attention in various research fields, including cell biology and oncology. Scientists and researchers aim to further understand the precise role of α3C tubulin in cellular processes and to explore the potential applications of α3C Tubulin Inhibitors as research tools and probes to study microtubule dynamics and cellular behavior in experimental settings.
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Docetaxel | 114977-28-5 | sc-201436 sc-201436A sc-201436B | 5 mg 25 mg 250 mg | $85.00 $325.00 $1072.00 | 16 | |
Docetaxel (CAS 114977-28-5) is a chemical that acts as an inhibitor of the α3C Tubulin protein, a key component of the microtubule network. It binds to tubulin, stabilizing microtubules and preventing their depolymerization, thereby disrupting the dynamic equilibrium necessary for cellular processes such as mitosis. This inhibition of α3C Tubulin is crucial in studies exploring microtubule function and the mechanisms regulating cellular structure and division. | ||||||
Nocodazole | 31430-18-9 | sc-3518B sc-3518 sc-3518C sc-3518A | 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg 50 mg | $58.00 $83.00 $140.00 $242.00 | 38 | |
A synthetic compound that depolymerizes microtubules and disrupts cellular processes. | ||||||
Estramustine | 2998-57-4 | sc-353281 sc-353281A | 100 mg 1 g | $265.00 $743.00 | ||
A combination of estradiol and a nitrogen mustard derivative, estramustine interferes with tubulin function and DNA synthesis in cancer cells. | ||||||
Griseofulvin | 126-07-8 | sc-202171A sc-202171 sc-202171B | 5 mg 25 mg 100 mg | $83.00 $216.00 $586.00 | 4 | |
Originally an antifungal agent, griseofulvin also inhibits microtubule function in eukaryotic cells. | ||||||