Date published: 2026-5-7

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ATE1 Inhibitors

ATE1 inhibitors are a class of compounds that target the enzymatic activity of arginyltransferase 1 (ATE1), an enzyme responsible for the post-translational modification of proteins through the addition of arginine residues to their N-terminal regions. This process, known as arginylation, is a key part of the N-end rule pathway, which governs protein stability and degradation. By modulating the degradation of specific proteins, ATE1 plays a central role in regulating various cellular processes, including protein quality control, stress responses, and the maintenance of cellular homeostasis. ATE1 inhibitors, therefore, work by blocking this enzymatic activity, which in turn prevents the arginylation of proteins, leading to changes in the cellular proteome and the balance of protein degradation.

Structurally, ATE1 inhibitors may interact with the active site of the enzyme, interfering with its ability to bind to substrate proteins or the charged tRNA(Arg), which provides the arginine residue necessary for transfer. These inhibitors could potentially affect a wide range of cellular pathways that rely on protein turnover and post-translational modifications, making them of interest for studying proteostasis mechanisms. Research into ATE1 inhibitors typically focuses on understanding their molecular interactions, specificity, and how these compounds influence protein dynamics within different cell types. By inhibiting ATE1, scientists can dissect the precise role of arginylation in cellular regulation, protein maturation, and other intracellular processes critical for maintaining normal biological functions.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

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 could downregulate ATE1 expression by preventing histone deacetylase from removing acetyl groups on histones, thereby tightening chromatin accessibility to the ATE1 gene.

5-Azacytidine

320-67-2sc-221003
500 mg
$280.00
4
(1)

This DNA methyltransferase inhibitor may lead to the hypomethylation and subsequent transcriptional repression of the ATE1 gene, thereby reducing its expression.

Actinomycin D

50-76-0sc-200906
sc-200906A
sc-200906B
sc-200906C
sc-200906D
5 mg
25 mg
100 mg
1 g
10 g
$74.00
$243.00
$731.00
$2572.00
$21848.00
53
(3)

By intercalating into DNA, Actinomycin D can inhibit RNA polymerase movement, leading to the blockage of the ATE1 mRNA synthesis, thus diminishing ATE1 protein levels.

Rapamycin

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

Rapamycin (Sirolimus) could downregulate ATE1 expression by specifically inhibiting mTORC1, a component of the mTOR pathway that is crucial for protein synthesis, including that of ATE1.

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 may decrease ATE1 expression through retinoic acid receptor-mediated downregulation of gene expression, which includes genes involved in cell differentiation and growth.

β-Estradiol

50-28-2sc-204431
sc-204431A
500 mg
5 g
$63.00
$182.00
8
(1)

This estrogen could decrease ATE1 expression by binding to estrogen receptors, leading to altered transcriptional programs that may include the suppression of the ATE1 gene.

Sodium Butyrate

156-54-7sc-202341
sc-202341B
sc-202341A
sc-202341C
250 mg
5 g
25 g
500 g
$31.00
$47.00
$84.00
$222.00
19
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Sodium Butyrate may reduce ATE1 expression by causing hyperacetylation of histone proteins, leading to a closed chromatin state that is less permissive for the transcription of the ATE1 gene.

LY 294002

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

This chemical could inhibit ATE1 expression by blocking PI3K, leading to a decrease in AKT-mediated signaling and subsequent downregulation of several AKT-dependent transcription factors.

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)

Curcumin may decrease ATE1 expression by inhibiting NF-κB activation, which could lead to reduced transcription of NF-κB target genes, potentially including the gene coding for ATE1.

Resveratrol

501-36-0sc-200808
sc-200808A
sc-200808B
100 mg
500 mg
5 g
$80.00
$220.00
$460.00
64
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Resveratrol could downregulate ATE1 expression by activating the SIRT1 deacetylase, leading to deacetylation of transcription factors and alteration of gene expression profiles.