Date published: 2026-4-1

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ATF-6α Activators

ATF-6α activators represent a diverse group of chemical compounds that directly enhance its functional activity or influence signaling events leading to activation. ATF-6α plays a crucial role in regulating the unfolded protein response within the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). The selected compounds target specific pathways or processes, contributing to increased ATF-6α activity. One group of activators includes 4-Phenylbutyric Acid (4-PBA) and Guanabenz, which enhance ATF-6α activity by modulating ER stress response. These compounds facilitate ATF-6α-mediated unfolded protein response, suggesting their potential in modulating cellular adaptation to proteotoxic stress. Salubrinal and ISRIB modulate ATF-6α activity by influencing eIF2α phosphorylation, impacting protein translation and the unfolded protein response. These compounds indicate a role for ATF-6α in maintaining protein homeostasis during ER stress.

Ceapin-A and Ceapin-C enhance ATF-6α function by preventing its proteasomal degradation, stabilizing ATF-6α and leading to increased nuclear translocation. These compounds contribute to the regulation of ER stress response, sustaining cellular protein homeostasis. STF-083010 and CCT020312 influence ATF-6α activation by preventing eIF2α phosphorylation, promoting ATF-6α-mediated unfolded protein response. These compounds indicate a role for ATF-6α in cellular adaptation to ER stress and maintaining protein homeostasis. Luteolin and Compound 147 modulate ATF-6α activity by influencing its proteolytic processing and subsequent activation.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

4-Phenylbutyric acid

1821-12-1sc-232961
sc-232961A
sc-232961B
25 g
100 g
500 g
$53.00
$136.00
$418.00
10
(1)

4-PBA enhances ATF-6α activity by promoting protein folding in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). It alleviates ER stress, facilitating ATF-6α activation and subsequent regulation of unfolded protein response, contributing to cellular homeostasis.

Salubrinal

405060-95-9sc-202332
sc-202332A
1 mg
5 mg
$34.00
$104.00
87
(2)

Salubrinal enhances ATF-6α function by inhibiting eIF2α dephosphorylation, intensifying ER stress response. This compound augments ATF-6α-mediated unfolded protein response, suggesting its potential in modulating cellular adaptation to proteotoxic stress.

ISRIB

1597403-47-8sc-488404
10 mg
$300.00
1
(0)

ISRIB enhances ATF-6α activity by preventing eIF2α phosphorylation, promoting protein translation and ATF-6α-mediated unfolded protein response. This compound influences cellular adaptation to ER stress, indicating its role in maintaining protein homeostasis.

Guanabenz acetate

23256-50-0sc-203590
sc-203590A
sc-203590B
sc-203590C
sc-203590D
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
10 g
25 g
$102.00
$468.00
$832.00
$4162.00
$7283.00
2
(2)

Guanabenz enhances ATF-6α function by inhibiting eIF2α dephosphorylation, intensifying ER stress response. This compound augments ATF-6α-mediated unfolded protein response, suggesting its potential in modulating cellular adaptation to proteotoxic stress.

2-Aminopurine

452-06-2sc-287828
sc-287828A
100 mg
250 mg
$118.00
$185.00
(0)

2-Aminopurine enhances ATF-6α activity by inhibiting its proteasomal degradation. This compound stabilizes ATF-6α, leading to increased nuclear translocation and subsequent regulation of ER stress response, indicating its role in sustaining cellular protein homeostasis.

Luteolin

491-70-3sc-203119
sc-203119A
sc-203119B
sc-203119C
sc-203119D
5 mg
50 mg
500 mg
5 g
500 g
$27.00
$51.00
$101.00
$153.00
$1925.00
40
(1)

Luteolin enhances ATF-6α function by modulating its proteolytic processing and subsequent activation. This compound facilitates ATF-6α-mediated unfolded protein response, suggesting its involvement in cellular mechanisms responding to endoplasmic reticulum stress.

Autophagy Inhibitor, 3-MA

5142-23-4sc-205596
sc-205596A
50 mg
500 mg
$65.00
$261.00
113
(3)

3-MA enhances ATF-6α activity by modulating its proteolytic processing and subsequent activation. This compound facilitates ATF-6α-mediated unfolded protein response, suggesting its involvement in cellular mechanisms responding to endoplasmic reticulum stress.