Date published: 2026-4-1

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CD3-δ Activators

The class of CD3-δ activators encompasses a diverse array of compounds that intricately modulate T-cell activation by targeting specific signaling pathways. Calcitriol, a biologically active form of vitamin D3, indirectly activates CD3-δ by modulating the vitamin D receptor (VDR). The complex formed between Calcitriol and VDR regulates gene expression, including those involved in T-cell activation pathways. This modulation enhances CD3-δ-related signaling events, contributing to overall T-cell activation. Similarly, Phorbol 12-Myristate 13-Acetate (PMA) stimulates protein kinase C (PKC), indirectly activating CD3-δ by influencing downstream signaling cascades crucial for T-cell activation. This highlights the importance of DAG and its analogs in modulating the T-cell receptor signaling pathway. Phosphatidylcholine (PC), as a component of cell membranes, indirectly activates CD3-δ by influencing lipid raft composition. The stability of lipid rafts is crucial for T-cell receptor signaling, and PC's role in this process enhances CD3-δ-mediated signaling events, promoting T-cell activation.

Diglyceride (DG) serves as a downstream product in the phosphoinositide signaling pathway, indirectly activating CD3-δ. It acts as a precursor to DAG, which activates PKC, thereby influencing CD3-δ-mediated signaling events. Sodium Orthovanadate, an inhibitor of protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs), indirectly activates CD3-δ by preventing the dephosphorylation of signaling molecules. This inhibition amplifies T-cell receptor signaling, leading to enhanced CD3-δ-related events and overall T-cell activation. Ficoll, through changes in osmotic pressure, indirectly activates CD3-δ by modulating T-cell activation. The increased viscosity provided by Ficoll influences the physical properties of the cell membrane, affecting T-cell activation. 2-Phorbol 12,13-Dibutyrate (PDBu) stimulates PKC, serving as a structural analog of PMA and influencing downstream signaling pathways involved in T-cell activation. This indirect activation enhances CD3-δ-mediated signaling events, contributing to overall T-cell activation.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

1α,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3

32222-06-3sc-202877B
sc-202877A
sc-202877C
sc-202877D
sc-202877
50 µg
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
100 µg
$220.00
$645.00
$1000.00
$1500.00
$440.00
32
(2)

Calcitriol activates CD3-δ indirectly by modulating the vitamin D receptor (VDR). Upon binding to VDR, Calcitriol forms a complex that regulates gene expression, including genes involved in T-cell activation pathways. This modulation enhances CD3-δ-related signaling events and contributes to the overall activation of T cells.

PMA

16561-29-8sc-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
(6)

PMA activates CD3-δ indirectly by stimulating protein kinase C (PKC). Through direct activation of PKC, PMA influences downstream signaling cascades involved in T-cell activation. This leads to enhanced CD3-δ-mediated signaling and augments the activation of T cells.

1,2-Dioctanoyl-sn-glycerol

60514-48-9sc-202397
sc-202397A
10 mg
50 mg
$47.00
$254.00
2
(1)

DiC8 activates CD3-δ indirectly by serving as a soluble analog of diacylglycerol (DAG). DiC8 can directly activate PKC, mimicking the DAG-induced activation of PKC in the T-cell receptor signaling pathway. This leads to the enhancement of CD3-δ-related signaling events and contributes to the overall activation of T cells.

Sodium Orthovanadate

13721-39-6sc-3540
sc-3540B
sc-3540A
5 g
10 g
50 g
$49.00
$57.00
$187.00
142
(4)

Sodium Orthovanadate activates CD3-δ indirectly by inhibiting protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs). By preventing the dephosphorylation of signaling molecules, it amplifies T-cell receptor signaling. This leads to enhanced CD3-δ-mediated signaling events and contributes to the overall activation of T cells.

Ficoll®, Type 70

72146-89-5sc-257529
sc-257529A
5 g
25 g
$47.00
$161.00
(3)

Ficoll activates CD3-δ indirectly by influencing T-cell activation through changes in osmotic pressure. By providing a medium with increased viscosity, Ficoll modulates the physical properties of the cell membrane, affecting T-cell activation. This indirectly enhances CD3-δ-related signaling events and contributes to the overall activation of T cells.

2-APB

524-95-8sc-201487
sc-201487A
20 mg
100 mg
$28.00
$53.00
37
(1)

2-APB activates CD3-δ indirectly by modulating calcium signaling. As a calcium channel modulator, 2-APB influences intracellular calcium levels, impacting T-cell activation. This indirectly enhances CD3-δ-mediated signaling events and contributes to the overall activation of T cells.

Dibutyryl-cAMP

16980-89-5sc-201567
sc-201567A
sc-201567B
sc-201567C
20 mg
100 mg
500 mg
10 g
$47.00
$136.00
$492.00
$4552.00
74
(7)

db-cAMP activates CD3-δ indirectly by modulating the cAMP-PKA signaling pathway. By serving as a cell-permeable analog of cAMP, db-cAMP activates PKA, influencing downstream signaling cascades involved in T-cell activation. This leads to enhanced CD3-δ-related signaling events and contributes to the overall activation of T cells.

Phorbol-12,13-dibutyrate

37558-16-0sc-202285
1 mg
$124.00
3
(1)

PDBu activates CD3-δ indirectly by stimulating PKC. As a structural analog of PMA, PDBu activates PKC and influences downstream signaling pathways involved in T-cell activation. This indirectly enhances CD3-δ-mediated signaling events and contributes to the overall activation of T cells.

GSK-3 Inhibitor IX

667463-62-9sc-202634
sc-202634A
sc-202634B
1 mg
10 mg
50 mg
$58.00
$188.00
$884.00
10
(1)

GSK-3 Inhibitor IX (6-BIO) activates CD3-δ indirectly by modulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. By inhibiting glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3), it stabilizes β-catenin and influences downstream events involved in T-cell activation. This indirectly enhances CD3-δ-related signaling events and contributes to the overall activation of T cells.

Forskolin

66575-29-9sc-3562
sc-3562A
sc-3562B
sc-3562C
sc-3562D
5 mg
50 mg
1 g
2 g
5 g
$78.00
$153.00
$740.00
$1413.00
$2091.00
73
(3)

Forskolin activates CD3-δ indirectly by modulating the cAMP-PKA signaling pathway. Through activation of adenylyl cyclase, Forskolin increases cAMP levels, influencing downstream signaling cascades involved in T-cell activation. This leads to enhanced CD3-δ-mediated signaling events and contributes to the overall activation of T cells.