Date published: 2025-12-19

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C12orf23 Activators

Chemical activators of C12orf23 can instigate a series of intracellular signaling events that lead to the protein's activation through phosphorylation. Forskolin elevates intracellular cAMP levels, thereby activating protein kinase A (PKA). This activation cascade can result in the phosphorylation of C12orf23 if it serves as a substrate for PKA. Similarly, isoproterenol, functioning as a beta-adrenergic agonist, also raises cAMP levels and activates PKA, suggesting a parallel route to C12orf23 activation. Dibutyryl cyclic AMP (db-cAMP), which is a cAMP analog, can directly stimulate PKA without the need for upstream cAMP generation, providing a more direct means for C12orf23 phosphorylation and activation. Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) influences cellular processes by activating protein kinase C (PKC), which in turn may phosphorylate C12orf23 if it is recognized by PKC as a substrate.

Furthermore, the intracellular calcium concentration is a crucial factor in the activation of various calcium-dependent kinases capable of phosphorylating C12orf23. Ionomycin and A23187 (Calcimycin) both act as calcium ionophores, increasing the intracellular calcium concentration, and potentially leading to the activation of C12orf23 through calcium-sensitive kinases. Calcium levels can also be influenced by Zinc Pyrithione, which increases intracellular zinc that can serve as a cofactor for kinase enzymes that phosphorylate C12orf23. Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) triggers its receptor EGFR, setting off a series of phosphorylation events within the MAPK/ERK and PI3K pathways, which could include the activation of C12orf23. Insulin, through the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, and spermidine, which may activate AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), provide additional avenues for the activation of C12orf23 through phosphorylation by these kinases. Lastly, 5-Azacytidine can impact kinase signaling pathways, which may alter the phosphorylation state and activity of C12orf23.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Ionomycin

56092-82-1sc-3592
sc-3592A
1 mg
5 mg
$76.00
$265.00
80
(4)

Ionomycin acts as a calcium ionophore, raising intracellular calcium levels. Increased calcium can activate calcium-dependent protein kinases, such as CaMKII, which could phosphorylate C12orf23 if it is recognized as a substrate, leading to its activation.

PMA

16561-29-8sc-3576
sc-3576A
sc-3576B
sc-3576C
sc-3576D
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$40.00
$129.00
$210.00
$490.00
$929.00
119
(6)

PMA activates protein kinase C (PKC), which phosphorylates a variety of substrates. If C12orf23 is a PKC substrate, its activation by PMA would occur through phosphorylation by PKC.

A23187

52665-69-7sc-3591
sc-3591B
sc-3591A
sc-3591C
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
$54.00
$128.00
$199.00
$311.00
23
(1)

A23187, like ionomycin, increases intracellular calcium concentrations, potentially activating calcium-sensitive kinases that could phosphorylate and activate C12orf23.

Retinoic Acid, all trans

302-79-4sc-200898
sc-200898A
sc-200898B
sc-200898C
500 mg
5 g
10 g
100 g
$65.00
$319.00
$575.00
$998.00
28
(1)

Retinoic acid can influence cellular differentiation pathways, which may include kinase signaling cascades. If C12orf23 is part of a pathway influenced by retinoic acid, kinases activated as a result could phosphorylate and activate C12orf23.

Insulin

11061-68-0sc-29062
sc-29062A
sc-29062B
100 mg
1 g
10 g
$153.00
$1224.00
$12239.00
82
(1)

Insulin activates the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, which regulates a host of cellular functions including protein phosphorylation. If C12orf23 is a downstream target in this pathway, its activation could be mediated by Akt or other kinases activated by insulin.

Zinc

7440-66-6sc-213177
100 g
$47.00
(0)

Zinc Pyrithione can increase intracellular zinc levels, which can act as a cofactor for various enzymes including protein kinases. If C12orf23 activity is contingent on phosphorylation by a zinc-dependent kinase, its activation could be mediated by such a mechanism.

Spermidine

124-20-9sc-215900
sc-215900B
sc-215900A
1 g
25 g
5 g
$56.00
$595.00
$173.00
(2)

Spermidine can induce autophagy and may activate AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). If C12orf23 is involved in autophagy processes or is regulated by AMPK, spermidine could lead to its activation.

Isoproterenol Hydrochloride

51-30-9sc-202188
sc-202188A
100 mg
500 mg
$27.00
$37.00
5
(0)

Isoproterenol is a beta-adrenergic agonist that increases cAMP levels in cells, leading to the activation of PKA. If C12orf23 is a substrate for PKA, its activation could follow PKA activation by isoproterenol.

Dibutyryl-cAMP

16980-89-5sc-201567
sc-201567A
sc-201567B
sc-201567C
20 mg
100 mg
500 mg
10 g
$45.00
$130.00
$480.00
$4450.00
74
(7)

db-cAMP is a cell-permeable cAMP analog that directly activates PKA. Subsequent phosphorylation by PKA could activate C12orf23 if it is a substrate for this kinase.

5-Azacytidine

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

While primarily known for its DNA methyltransferase inhibitory activity, 5-Azacytidine can also influence kinase signaling pathways. Assuming C12orf23 is regulated by a kinase pathway susceptible to modulation by cellular methylation patterns, 5-Azacytidine could lead to the activation of C12orf23 through downstream effects on kinases.