The chemical class known as CDS1 Activators comprises a diverse array of compounds that specifically target and modulate the activity of CDP-Diacylglycerol Synthase 1 (CDS1), an enzyme pivotal in the biosynthesis of phospholipids. CDS1 is crucial for the production of phosphatidylglycerol and cardiolipin, essential components of cell membranes, especially in mitochondria. Activators of CDS1 are characterized by their ability to enhance or stimulate the functional activity of this enzyme. This could involve increasing the enzyme's expression, stabilizing its structure, facilitating its interactions with other cellular components, or directly enhancing its catalytic activity. The chemical structures of these activators can vary significantly, ranging from small organic molecules to more complex synthetic compounds. Their mechanisms of action might involve direct interaction with the CDS1 enzyme, altering its conformation or stability, or they might act indirectly, perhaps by modulating signaling pathways that influence the enzyme's expression or function.
The study of CDS1 activators is significant in the context of understanding cellular lipid metabolism and membrane biosynthesis. By influencing the activity of CDS1, these activators can potentially affect the balance of phospholipid synthesis within cells, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity and functionality of cellular membranes. The research into CDS1 activators involves a multidisciplinary approach, combining insights from biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmacology to identify and characterize compounds that interact with this enzyme. Such research not only contributes to a deeper understanding of the CDS1 enzyme and its role in phospholipid biosynthesis but also enhances the broader knowledge of lipid metabolism and its significance in cellular function. Investigating these activators offers a pathway to elucidate the intricate mechanisms of phospholipid synthesis and its regulation, a critical aspect of understanding cellular homeostasis and the maintenance of membrane structures.
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Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Palmitic Acid | 57-10-3 | sc-203175 sc-203175A | 25 g 100 g | $112.00 $280.00 | 2 | |
As a fatty acid, palmitic acid might upregulate CDS1 expression in response to increased demand for phospholipid synthesis. | ||||||
Oleic Acid | 112-80-1 | sc-200797C sc-200797 sc-200797A sc-200797B | 1 g 10 g 100 g 250 g | $36.00 $102.00 $569.00 $1173.00 | 10 | |
Oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat, could influence CDS1 expression by altering lipid composition and metabolism. | ||||||
Linoleic Acid | 60-33-3 | sc-200788 sc-200788A sc-200788B sc-200788C | 100 mg 1 g 5 g 25 g | $33.00 $63.00 $163.00 $275.00 | 4 | |
An essential fatty acid that might modulate CDS1 expression to meet the changing needs in phospholipid biosynthesis. | ||||||
Cholesterol | 57-88-5 | sc-202539C sc-202539E sc-202539A sc-202539B sc-202539D sc-202539 | 5 g 5 kg 100 g 250 g 1 kg 25 g | $26.00 $2754.00 $126.00 $206.00 $572.00 $86.00 | 11 | |
As a key component of cell membranes, cholesterol might affect CDS1 expression in processes related to membrane synthesis and repair. | ||||||
D(+)Glucose, Anhydrous | 50-99-7 | sc-211203 sc-211203B sc-211203A | 250 g 5 kg 1 kg | $37.00 $194.00 $64.00 | 5 | |
Elevated glucose levels might modulate CDS1 expression in response to changes in energy metabolism and lipid synthesis. | ||||||
Insulin | 11061-68-0 | sc-29062 sc-29062A sc-29062B | 100 mg 1 g 10 g | $153.00 $1224.00 $12239.00 | 82 | |
Insulin, which regulates glucose and lipid metabolism, could affect CDS1 expression in metabolic pathways. | ||||||
Adenosine 3′,5′-cyclic monophosphate | 60-92-4 | sc-217584 sc-217584A sc-217584B sc-217584C sc-217584D sc-217584E | 100 mg 250 mg 5 g 10 g 25 g 50 g | $114.00 $175.00 $260.00 $362.00 $617.00 $1127.00 | ||
As a second messenger, cAMP might influence CDS1 expression through signaling pathways related to lipid metabolism. | ||||||
Hydrogen Peroxide | 7722-84-1 | sc-203336 sc-203336A sc-203336B | 100 ml 500 ml 3.8 L | $30.00 $60.00 $93.00 | 27 | |
As an inducer of oxidative stress, it might upregulate CDS1 expression as part of the cellular response to membrane damage. | ||||||
Retinoic Acid, all trans | 302-79-4 | sc-200898 sc-200898A sc-200898B sc-200898C | 500 mg 5 g 10 g 100 g | $65.00 $319.00 $575.00 $998.00 | 28 | |
Retinoic acid might influence CDS1 expression through pathways involved in cell growth and differentiation. | ||||||
(−)-Epigallocatechin Gallate | 989-51-5 | sc-200802 sc-200802A sc-200802B sc-200802C sc-200802D sc-200802E | 10 mg 50 mg 100 mg 500 mg 1 g 10 g | $42.00 $72.00 $124.00 $238.00 $520.00 $1234.00 | 11 | |
EGCG, known for its antioxidant properties, might influence CDS1 expression in response to oxidative stress and lipid metabolism. |