Atrazine is not a protein but rather a widely used herbicide in the class of triazine compounds, employed in agriculture to prevent pre- and post-emergence broadleaf weeds in crops like corn and sugarcane. As a chemical entity, atrazine functions by inhibiting photosynthesis in susceptible plant species, specifically targeting the photosystem II complex. This inhibition prevents the transfer of electrons from water to plastoquinone, which is a crucial step in the photosynthetic process. As a result, plants exposed to atrazine are unable to synthesize the ATP and NADPH necessary for the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis, leading to energy depletion and eventually plant death. The specificity of atrazine for photosystem II, along with its widespread use, highlights its role in agricultural weed management, contributing to increased crop yields and more efficient farming practices.
Given that atrazine is a chemical herbicide rather than a biological protein, the concept of "activation" as it applies to enzymes or proteins does not directly apply. However, discussing the mechanism through which atrazine exerts its herbicidal effect reveals its activation in a broader sense, involving its absorption, translocation within plant tissues, and eventual interaction with the photosystem II complex. Upon entering the plant, atrazine is transported to the chloroplasts, where it binds to the D1 protein of the photosystem II complex, disrupting the normal electron flow. This binding is highly specific and competitive, often displacing plastoquinone from its binding site, which is a critical action for the herbicidal activity of atrazine. The effectiveness of atrazine, therefore, depends on its ability to reach the site of action within the plant and the susceptibility of the target weeds' photosystem II to inhibition by atrazine. This process can be influenced by various factors, including plant species, environmental conditions, and the presence of resistance mechanisms within the weed population, which can affect the overall utility and efficacy of atrazine in agricultural settings.
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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 | $76.00 $150.00 $725.00 $1385.00 $2050.00 | 73 | |
Forskolin indirectly enhances cellular responses to Atrazine by activating adenylyl cyclase, leading to increased cAMP levels and potential modulation of Atrazine's effects on cellular signaling. | ||||||
β-Estradiol | 50-28-2 | sc-204431 sc-204431A | 500 mg 5 g | $62.00 $178.00 | 8 | |
This estrogenic compound can interact with estrogen receptors, potentially influencing pathways that Atrazine, known for its endocrine-disrupting effects, may affect. | ||||||
ICI 182,780 | 129453-61-8 | sc-203435 sc-203435A | 1 mg 10 mg | $81.00 $183.00 | 34 | |
A selective estrogen receptor degrader, ICI 182,780, can modulate the estrogen receptor pathways, potentially altering responses in systems where Atrazine has an impact. | ||||||
Dibutyryl-cAMP | 16980-89-5 | sc-201567 sc-201567A sc-201567B sc-201567C | 20 mg 100 mg 500 mg 10 g | $45.00 $130.00 $480.00 $4450.00 | 74 | |
As a cAMP analog, it mimics the action of cAMP and may modulate pathways affected by Atrazine, particularly in cells with altered cAMP levels due to Atrazine exposure. | ||||||
SB 203580 | 152121-47-6 | sc-3533 sc-3533A | 1 mg 5 mg | $88.00 $342.00 | 284 | |
This p38 MAPK inhibitor can alter signaling pathways that may be affected by Atrazine, offering a route to study its indirect activation effects. | ||||||
LY 294002 | 154447-36-6 | sc-201426 sc-201426A | 5 mg 25 mg | $121.00 $392.00 | 148 | |
As a PI3K inhibitor, LY294002 can influence pathways that Atrazine may impact, particularly in relation to cellular stress responses. | ||||||
PD 98059 | 167869-21-8 | sc-3532 sc-3532A | 1 mg 5 mg | $39.00 $90.00 | 212 | |
This MEK inhibitor can modulate MAPK/ERK pathways, potentially influencing cellular responses in systems affected by Atrazine exposure. | ||||||
Rapamycin | 53123-88-9 | sc-3504 sc-3504A sc-3504B | 1 mg 5 mg 25 mg | $62.00 $155.00 $320.00 | 233 | |
By inhibiting mTOR, Rapamycin can affect cellular pathways and stress responses potentially altered by Atrazine. | ||||||
Curcumin | 458-37-7 | sc-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 | $36.00 $68.00 $107.00 $214.00 $234.00 $862.00 $1968.00 | 47 | |
A natural compound with anti-inflammatory properties, Curcumin can modulate pathways that might be affected by Atrazine, such as oxidative stress and inflammation. | ||||||
Resveratrol | 501-36-0 | sc-200808 sc-200808A sc-200808B | 100 mg 500 mg 5 g | $60.00 $185.00 $365.00 | 64 | |
This compound, found in grapes, can modulate sirtuin and other signaling pathways, potentially influencing the cellular effects of Atrazine. |