C18orf45, or Chromosome 18 Open Reading Frame 45, is a gene that encodes a protein whose specific function within human biology is not well-characterized. Similar to other open reading frame (ORF) genes, C18orf45 is identified based on genomic sequencing that predicts the presence of a protein-coding sequence, but the protein's role is not clearly defined.
Located on chromosome 18, C18orf45 is a part of the human genome that may play a role in various cellular processes, as is typical with many chromosome-associated proteins. Despite the current lack of detailed functional data, the study of C18orf45, like other proteins of unknown function, is important for the comprehensive understanding of cellular mechanisms and the potential implications in human health and disease.The quest to understand the function of C18orf45 involves several research avenues. Bioinformatics analyses can be used to identify any conserved motifs within the protein sequence that might suggest a functional role or to uncover similarities with proteins of known function in other organisms. Expression studies can provide information on where and when C18orf45 is expressed, hinting at its physiological context.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Retinoic Acid, all trans | 302-79-4 | sc-200898 sc-200898A sc-200898B sc-200898C | 500 mg 5 g 10 g 100 g | $66.00 $325.00 $587.00 $1018.00 | 28 | |
Retinoic acid, a metabolite of Vitamin A, plays a role in cell growth and differentiation, potentially affecting C18orf45 indirectly through its broad action on gene expression. | ||||||
PMA | 16561-29-8 | sc-3576 sc-3576A sc-3576B sc-3576C sc-3576D | 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg 100 mg | $41.00 $132.00 $214.00 $500.00 $948.00 | 119 | |
PMA is an activator of protein kinase C (PKC) and can alter numerous cellular processes, potentially affecting C18orf45 indirectly. | ||||||
Insulin | 11061-68-0 | sc-29062 sc-29062A sc-29062B | 100 mg 1 g 10 g | $156.00 $1248.00 $12508.00 | 82 | |
Insulin regulates glucose metabolism and can have wide-ranging effects on gene expression, possibly influencing C18orf45. | ||||||
Dexamethasone | 50-02-2 | sc-29059 sc-29059B sc-29059A | 100 mg 1 g 5 g | $91.00 $139.00 $374.00 | 36 | |
Dexamethasone, a glucocorticoid, influences gene expression and may indirectly affect C18orf45. | ||||||
Thymosin β4 | 77591-33-4 | sc-396076 sc-396076A | 1 mg 100 mg | $134.00 $7140.00 | ||
TGF-beta, involved in cell growth and differentiation, could potentially influence C18orf45. | ||||||
β-Estradiol | 50-28-2 | sc-204431 sc-204431A | 500 mg 5 g | $63.00 $182.00 | 8 | |
Estrogens modulate genetic and cellular processes and could indirectly influence C18orf45. | ||||||