BC061194 Activators
Spag6, or sperm-associated antigen 6, plays a crucial role in cellular structures associated with microtubule dynamics, predominantly residing in the axoneme, microtubule cytoskeleton, and the sperm principal piece. As an ortholog to the human SPAG6 gene, it shares functional characteristics that point towards its significance in sperm function. The axoneme, a microtubule-based structure, is essential for sperm motility, and the presence of Spag6 suggests its involvement in the regulation of microtubule dynamics within this context. Additionally, its localization in the sperm principal piece further emphasizes its role in the intricate processes governing sperm structure and function. The microtubule cytoskeleton is a fundamental component of cellular architecture, involved in various cellular processes, including intracellular transport, structural support, and cell division. Spag6's presence in the microtubule cytoskeleton underscores its potential involvement in these fundamental cellular functions beyond its specific role in spermatozoa.
The activation of Spag6 is intricately tied to microtubule dynamics, and its function appears to be modulated by various chemicals that directly or indirectly influence these processes. Compounds that stabilize microtubules, such as paclitaxel and taxol, enhance Spag6 function by promoting microtubule assembly. On the contrary, microtubule-destabilizing agents like vinblastine and nocodazole inhibit Spag6 by disrupting microtubule dynamics. Furthermore, indirect activators, such as those affecting GSK-3, PI3K/Akt, MAPK, and EGFR pathways, indirectly impact Spag6 function. The inhibition of GSK-3 by compounds like lithium chloride and SB-216763 suggests a potential role of Wnt signaling pathways in regulating Spag6. Similarly, modulation of the PI3K/Akt and MAPK pathways by LY294002 and PD0325901, respectively, hints at broader cellular signaling processes influencing Spag6 activity. Additionally, compounds like AG1478 targeting the EGFR pathway highlight the intricate network of signaling cascades that contribute to the regulation of Spag6 in microtubule-associated processes. In essence, Spag6 appears to be tightly integrated into the broader cellular framework of microtubule dynamics, and its activation is governed by a nuanced interplay of various chemical regulators impacting critical signaling pathways.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxol | 33069-62-4 | sc-201439D sc-201439 sc-201439A sc-201439E sc-201439B sc-201439C | 1 mg 5 mg 25 mg 100 mg 250 mg 1 g | $41.00 $74.00 $221.00 $247.00 $738.00 $1220.00 | 39 | |
Microtubule stabilizer promoting microtubule assembly. Activates Spag6 by enhancing the integrity of the microtubule cytoskeleton, potentially influencing its localization in the axoneme and sperm principal piece, thereby regulating its function in microtubule-associated processes. | ||||||
Colchicine | 64-86-8 | sc-203005 sc-203005A sc-203005B sc-203005C sc-203005D sc-203005E | 1 g 5 g 50 g 100 g 500 g 1 kg | $100.00 $321.00 $2289.00 $4484.00 $18207.00 $34749.00 | 3 | |
Microtubule depolymerizing agent disrupting microtubule dynamics. Influences Spag6 by altering microtubule cytoskeleton organization, potentially impacting its localization in the axoneme and sperm principal piece, modulating its function in microtubule-associated processes. | ||||||
Vinblastine | 865-21-4 | sc-491749 sc-491749A sc-491749B sc-491749C sc-491749D | 10 mg 50 mg 100 mg 500 mg 1 g | $102.00 $235.00 $459.00 $1749.00 $2958.00 | 4 | |
Microtubule destabilizing agent inhibiting microtubule assembly. Influences Spag6 by disrupting microtubule cytoskeleton dynamics, potentially impacting its localization in the axoneme and sperm principal piece, modulating its function in microtubule-associated processes. | ||||||
Nocodazole | 31430-18-9 | sc-3518B sc-3518 sc-3518C sc-3518A | 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg 50 mg | $59.00 $85.00 $143.00 $247.00 | 38 | |
Microtubule destabilizing agent inhibiting microtubule assembly. Influences Spag6 by disrupting microtubule cytoskeleton dynamics, potentially impacting its localization in the axoneme and sperm principal piece, modulating its function in microtubule-associated processes. | ||||||
Lithium | 7439-93-2 | sc-252954 | 50 g | $214.00 | ||
GSK-3 inhibitor impacting Wnt signaling indirectly. Activates Spag6 by modulating GSK-3, potentially influencing downstream Wnt signaling pathways and indirectly regulating its function in microtubule-associated processes. | ||||||
SB-216763 | 280744-09-4 | sc-200646 sc-200646A | 1 mg 5 mg | $71.00 $202.00 | 18 | |
GSK-3 inhibitor impacting Wnt signaling indirectly. Activates Spag6 by modulating GSK-3, potentially influencing downstream Wnt signaling pathways and indirectly regulating its function in microtubule-associated processes. | ||||||
WAY 170523 | 307002-73-9 | sc-361402 sc-361402A | 1 mg 10 mg | $275.00 $595.00 | 1 | |
GSK-3 inhibitor impacting Wnt signaling indirectly. Activates Spag6 by modulating GSK-3, potentially influencing downstream Wnt signaling pathways and indirectly regulating its function in microtubule-associated processes. | ||||||
SB 431542 | 301836-41-9 | sc-204265 sc-204265A sc-204265B | 1 mg 10 mg 25 mg | $82.00 $216.00 $416.00 | 48 | |
TGF-β type I receptor inhibitor affecting TGF-β signaling indirectly. Activates Spag6 by modulating TGF-β signaling, potentially influencing downstream pathways and indirectly regulating its function in microtubule-associated processes. | ||||||
LY 294002 | 154447-36-6 | sc-201426 sc-201426A | 5 mg 25 mg | $123.00 $400.00 | 148 | |
PI3K inhibitor affecting the PI3K/Akt pathway indirectly. Activates Spag6 by modulating the PI3K/Akt pathway, potentially influencing downstream processes and indirectly regulating its function in microtubule-associated processes. | ||||||
PD 153035 | 153436-54-5 | sc-205909 | 5 mg | $146.00 | 5 | |
EGFR inhibitor affecting the EGFR pathway indirectly. Activates Spag6 by modulating the EGFR pathway, potentially influencing downstream processes and indirectly regulating its function in microtubule-associated processes. | ||||||