ANKRD11 Activators
ANKRD11 activators are chemical compounds that can enhanceme ANKRD11's biological function. ANKRD11, a protein encoded by the ANKRD11 gene, is chiefly implicated in chromatin remodeling and gene expression regulation. The activators of this protein work through a variety of molecular mechanisms to bolster its activity within the cell nuclei. One such mechanism involves the modulation of the acetylation status of histone proteins, which directly influences the chromatin structure and thereby impacts the ability of ANKRD11 to access and bind DNA. Compounds that inhibit histone deacetylases (HDACs) allow for a more relaxed chromatin conformation, facilitating ANKRD11's interaction with DNA and its subsequent regulatory functions. Other activators may function by affecting the phosphorylation state of ANKRD11 or its interacting partners, thus enhancing its stability and activity as a transcriptional regulator.
The efficacy of ANKRD11 activators extends to fine-tuning the protein-protein interactions that are central to ANKRD11's role in gene regulation. Some activators exert their effects by stabilizing the interaction between ANKRD11 and specific co-regulatory proteins, amplifying its influence on gene expression. Additionally, certain molecules within this class might enhance the nuclear localization of ANKRD11, ensuring that it is adequately positioned to perform its regulatory duties. These activators might also indirectly increase the expression of proteins that are part of the same signaling pathways or cellular processes as ANKRD11, thereby promoting an environment conducive to its functional activity.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Forskolin | 66575-29-9 | sc-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 | |
Forskolin activates adenylyl cyclase, increasing intracellular cAMP levels. Elevated cAMP activates PKA, which can phosphorylate specific substrates that interact with ANKRD11, leading to its functional enhancement in cellular processes such as chromatin remodeling and gene transcription regulation. | ||||||
Rolipram | 61413-54-5 | sc-3563 sc-3563A | 5 mg 50 mg | $77.00 $216.00 | 18 | |
Rolipram inhibits phosphodiesterase 4, preventing the breakdown of cAMP. This results in increased cAMP levels and activation of PKA, which subsequently can enhance ANKRD11 activity by promoting its interaction with transcriptional machinery and facilitating transcriptional coactivation. | ||||||
Lithium | 7439-93-2 | sc-252954 | 50 g | $214.00 | ||
Lithium chloride inhibits GSK-3β, a negative regulator of the Wnt signaling pathway. Inhibition of GSK-3β stabilizes β-catenin, which can interact with ANKRD11 to potentiate its role in gene expression regulation, particularly in the context of neuronal development and plasticity. | ||||||
SB-216763 | 280744-09-4 | sc-200646 sc-200646A | 1 mg 5 mg | $71.00 $202.00 | 18 | |
SB216763 is another GSK-3β inhibitor, functioning similarly to Lithium chloride, by stabilizing β-catenin and enhancing its interactions with ANKRD11, which amplifies the protein's regulatory role in gene expression that governs cellular growth and neurodevelopment. | ||||||
Retinoic Acid, all trans | 302-79-4 | sc-200898 sc-200898A sc-200898B sc-200898C | 500 mg 5 g 10 g 100 g | $66.00 $325.00 $587.00 $1018.00 | 28 | |
Retinoic acid modulates gene expression via its nuclear receptors. ANKRD11 is known to interact with retinoic acid receptor-related pathways, and thus, retinoic acid can enhance ANKRD11's role in the regulation of gene transcription relevant to neuronal differentiation and pattern formation. | ||||||
5-Azacytidine | 320-67-2 | sc-221003 | 500 mg | $280.00 | 4 | |
5-Azacytidine inhibits DNA methyltransferases, leading to hypomethylation of DNA and a more open chromatin conformation. This can indirectly enhance the role of ANKRD11 in transcriptional regulation by increasing its genomic accessibility and potential interactions with transcription factors. | ||||||
(−)-Epigallocatechin Gallate | 989-51-5 | sc-200802 sc-200802A sc-200802B sc-200802C sc-200802D sc-200802E | 10 mg 50 mg 100 mg 500 mg 1 g 10 g | $43.00 $73.00 $126.00 $243.00 $530.00 $1259.00 | 11 | |
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) inhibits multiple kinases and has been found to affect gene expression. This compound may enhance ANKRD11 activity by altering the phosphorylation state of proteins that interact with ANKRD11, promoting its role in transcriptional regulation. | ||||||
Spermidine | 124-20-9 | sc-215900 sc-215900B sc-215900A | 1 g 25 g 5 g | $57.00 $607.00 $176.00 | ||
Spermidine induces autophagy and can influence epigenetic regulation. This can indirectly enhance ANKRD11 function by modulating the turnover of proteins that interact with ANKRD11, thus facilitating its role in gene expression and potentially in neurogenesis. | ||||||
Betaine | 107-43-7 | sc-214595 sc-214595A sc-214595B sc-214595C sc-214595D sc-214595E | 50 g 100 g 250 g 1 kg 2.5 kg 5 kg | $31.00 $41.00 $56.00 $163.00 $337.00 $592.00 | 2 | |
Betaine acts as a methyl donor in the methionine cycle and can lead to changes in DNA methylation patterns. This alteration can indirectly enhance ANKRD11's transcriptional regulation activity by affecting the methylation status of genes that are ANKRD11 targets or interactors. | ||||||
Nicotinamide | 98-92-0 | sc-208096 sc-208096A sc-208096B sc-208096C | 100 g 250 g 1 kg 5 kg | $44.00 $66.00 $204.00 $831.00 | 6 | |
Nicotinamide is an HDAC inhibitor. By increasing histone acetylation, it can enhance ANKRD11's activity by improving its recruitment to, and function at, target gene promoters, ultimately impacting gene expression in processes such as neuronal development and plasticity. | ||||||