Date published: 2026-4-9

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APC1 Activators

APC1 activators are a class of chemical compounds that modulate the activity of the Anaphase-Promoting Complex/Cyclosome subunit 1 (APC1), which is a pivotal component of the eukaryotic cell cycle. The Anaphase-Promoting Complex, also known as the Cyclosome (APC/C), is an E3 ubiquitin ligase that plays a crucial role in regulating various stages of the cell cycle by marking target cell cycle proteins for degradation via the ubiquitin-proteasome system. The complex ensures proper cell cycle progression by triggering the transition from metaphase to anaphase, during which it targets securin and cyclins for degradation, thereby controlling the onset of anaphase and exit from mitosis.

APC1 activators work by either directly interacting with the APC1 subunit to enhance its activity or by influencing the regulatory pathways that modulate the APC/C complex's functionality. For instance, these activators may stabilize the complex, enhance its binding to substrates, or facilitate the recruitment of essential coactivators such as Cdc20 or Cdh1, which are necessary for substrate recognition. The exact mechanism of action of APC1 activators can vary depending on the specific molecular structure and the pathway targeted by the compound. Some activators may bind to APC1 and induce a conformational change that increases the APC/C's affinity for its substrates or its ubiquitin ligase activity. Others might act indirectly by inhibiting the deactivators or regulatory phosphatases that suppress APC/C activity, thereby tipping the balance towards activation.

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Rapamycin

53123-88-9sc-3504
sc-3504A
sc-3504B
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
$63.00
$158.00
$326.00
233
(4)

Rapamycin is an mTOR inhibitor that activates autophagy, a cellular process that APC1 could be involved in or regulated by. Therefore, Rapamycin can indirectly lead to an increase in APC1 activity.

Resveratrol

501-36-0sc-200808
sc-200808A
sc-200808B
100 mg
500 mg
5 g
$80.00
$220.00
$460.00
64
(2)

Resveratrol is a SIRT1 activator. SIRT1 is a protein deacetylase, and its activation could potentially enhance the activity of APC1 if it's involved in or regulated by similar pathways.

Troglitazone

97322-87-7sc-200904
sc-200904B
sc-200904A
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
$110.00
$204.00
$435.00
9
(1)

Troglitazone is a PPARγ activator. PPARγ is a transcription factor that regulates the expression of certain genes; if APC1 is a part of these pathways, its activity can be enhanced by Troglitazone.

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)

Forskolin is an adenylate cyclase activator. Adenylate cyclase is crucial for the cAMP-dependent pathway, and its activation can potentially lead to the enhancement of APC1 activity.

LY 294002

154447-36-6sc-201426
sc-201426A
5 mg
25 mg
$123.00
$400.00
148
(1)

LY294002 is a PI3K inhibitor that could indirectly activate APC1, as PI3K is an upstream regulator of mTOR, therefore its inhibition could increase autophagy and indirectly APC1 activity.

Trichostatin A

58880-19-6sc-3511
sc-3511A
sc-3511B
sc-3511C
sc-3511D
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
50 mg
$152.00
$479.00
$632.00
$1223.00
$2132.00
33
(3)

Trichostatin A is a HDAC inhibitor, which can lead to hyperacetylation of proteins and could modulate the function of APC1 if it's involved in or regulated by these pathways.

Metformin-d6, Hydrochloride

1185166-01-1sc-218701
sc-218701A
sc-218701B
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
$292.00
$822.00
$1540.00
1
(1)

Metformin activates AMPK, a master regulator of cellular energy homeostasis. The activation of AMPK can potentially enhance the activity of APC1 if the protein is involved in this pathway.

AICAR

2627-69-2sc-200659
sc-200659A
sc-200659B
50 mg
250 mg
1 g
$65.00
$280.00
$400.00
48
(2)

AICAR is an AMPK activator. AMPK activation can potentially influence APC1 activity if it's involved in the energy-sensing AMPK pathway.

Retinoic Acid, all trans

302-79-4sc-200898
sc-200898A
sc-200898B
sc-200898C
500 mg
5 g
10 g
100 g
$66.00
$325.00
$587.00
$1018.00
28
(1)

Retinoic acid can activate retinoic acid receptor (RAR) signaling pathways, which can indirectly influence APC1 if it's involved in these pathways.

Dexamethasone

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

Dexamethasone activates glucocorticoid receptors, which can indirectly influence APC1 if it's involved in these pathways.