Date published: 2026-4-1

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ATF-6β Activators

ATF-6β Activators encompass a diverse set of chemical compounds that initiate the unfolded protein response (UPR) and enhance ATF-6β's role in cellular stress management. Tunicamycin, a known inducer of ER stress, triggers ATF-6β by causing protein misfolding within the ER, thereby compelling the cell to activate its stress response mechanisms, which ATF-6β is an integral part of. Similarly, Thapsigargin and Cyclopiazonic acid, both SERCA pump inhibitors, elevate cytosolic calcium, creating an environment that necessitates the activation of ATF-6β to restore calcium balance and ER functions. Brefeldin A and Homocysteine disrupt ER-Golgi trafficking and protein folding, respectively, further necessitating ATF-6β activation to uphold cellular homeostasis. Notably, chemical chaperones such as 4-Phenylbutyric acid directly enhance the protein folding capacity of the ER, leading to ATF-6β activation as a meansGiven the provided naming instructions and the protein name "ATF-6β", let's proceed with the task.

ATF-6β Activators encompass a diverse set of chemical compounds that initiate the unfolded protein response (UPR) and enhance ATF-6β's role in cellular stress management. Tunicamycin, a known inducer of ER stress, triggers ATF-6β by causing protein misfolding within the ER, thereby compelling the cell to activate its stress response mechanisms, which ATF-6β is an integral part of. Similarly, Thapsigargin and Cyclopiazonic acid, both SERCA pump inhibitors, elevate cytosolic calcium, creating an environment that necessitates the activation of ATF-6β to restore calcium balance and ER functions. Brefeldin A and Homocysteine disrupt ER-Golgi trafficking and protein folding, respectively, further necessitating ATF-6β activation to uphold cellular homeostasis.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Homocysteine

6027-13-0sc-507315
250 mg
$195.00
(0)

Homocysteine can induce ER stress by interfering with protein folding, leading to the activation of ATF-6β as part of the UPR to restore ER function.

β-Mercaptoethanol

60-24-2sc-202966A
sc-202966
100 ml
250 ml
$90.00
$120.00
10
(2)

Beta-mercaptoethanol is another reducing agent that induces ER stress by disrupting disulfide bond formation in proteins, which activates ATF-6β as part of the cellular adaptive UPR response.

Nelfinavir

159989-64-7sc-507314
10 mg
$168.00
(0)

Nelfinavir, an HIV protease inhibitor, has been shown to induce ER stress and activate ATF-6β as a cellular adaptive response to the accumulation of unfolded proteins.

Suberoylanilide Hydroxamic Acid

149647-78-9sc-220139
sc-220139A
100 mg
500 mg
$133.00
$275.00
37
(2)

SAHA, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, can influence gene expression patterns in a way that leads to ER stress and subsequent ATF-6β activation as part of the UPR.

Lithium

7439-93-2sc-252954
50 g
$214.00
(0)

Lithium chloride has been reported to activate the UPR pathway, including ATF-6β, by affecting glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3) activity, which is involved in numerous cellular stress and signaling mechanisms.

Cyclopiazonic Acid

18172-33-3sc-201510
sc-201510A
10 mg
50 mg
$176.00
$624.00
3
(1)

Cyclopiazonic acid is an inhibitor of the SERCA pump, similar to Thapsigargin, and can induce ER stress leading to ATF-6β activation as the cell engages the UPR to manage the stress.