cep-1 Activators
CEP-1 activators are a class of chemicals that facilitate the activation of the CEP-1 protein by a variety of biochemical mechanisms. These activators either interact directly with CEP-1 or modulate upstream pathways that converge on CEP-1's activation. Some of these chemicals may bind to regulatory sites on enzymes or other proteins that are part of the CEP-1 signaling cascade, altering their catalytic activity and thereby affecting the activation state of CEP-1. Others could work by shifting the concentration balance of intracellular messengers, leading to a series of phosphorylation events that culminate in the activation of CEP-1. This activation can lead to changes in gene expression, protein-protein interactions, and cellular processes that CEP-1 is known to influence.
The specificity of these chemicals for CEP-1 activation pathways is crucial, as it ensures that the activation is a consequence of a targeted action rather than a general cellular response. The mechanisms of action of these compounds often involve precise molecular interactions, such as the binding of a chemical activator to a specific allosteric site on an enzyme or the selective inhibition of a phosphatase that normally deactivates CEP-1. By modulating specific nodes within the complex web of cellular signaling, each chemical activator ultimately amplifies the functional output of CEP-1, thereby influencing the cellular processes it governs.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Resveratrol | 501-36-0 | sc-200808 sc-200808A sc-200808B | 100 mg 500 mg 5 g | $60.00 $185.00 $365.00 | 64 | |
Resveratrol is a polyphenolic compound found in certain plants, like grapes, which is known to activate the SIRT1 pathway, a regulator of longevity and metabolic processes. SIRT1 has been tied to the regulation of p53-like proteins. Therefore, resveratrol, by activating SIRT1, may indirectly enhance the activity of CEP-1, leading to better DNA repair mechanisms and possibly increasing stress resistance in cells. | ||||||
Curcumin | 458-37-7 | sc-200509 sc-200509A sc-200509B sc-200509C sc-200509D sc-200509F sc-200509E | 1 g 5 g 25 g 100 g 250 g 1 kg 2.5 kg | $36.00 $68.00 $107.00 $214.00 $234.00 $862.00 $1968.00 | 47 | |
Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid of the spice turmeric. It has been shown to modulate numerous signaling pathways, including the activation of MAPK pathways. These pathways are linked to stress response and apoptosis in cells. Through MAPK pathway modulation, curcumin could theoretically influence CEP-1 activity indirectly by affecting the cellular response to DNA damage. | ||||||
Quercetin | 117-39-5 | sc-206089 sc-206089A sc-206089E sc-206089C sc-206089D sc-206089B | 100 mg 500 mg 100 g 250 g 1 kg 25 g | $11.00 $17.00 $108.00 $245.00 $918.00 $49.00 | 33 | |
Quercetin is a flavonoid with antioxidant properties found in a variety of fruits and vegetables. It is suggested to influence the PI3K/Akt pathway, which in turn can interact with cell cycle regulation and apoptosis pathways. By modulating these pathways, quercetin may indirectly impact the functional state of CEP-1, potentially enhancing its activation in response to cellular stress signals. | ||||||
Forskolin | 66575-29-9 | sc-3562 sc-3562A sc-3562B sc-3562C sc-3562D | 5 mg 50 mg 1 g 2 g 5 g | $76.00 $150.00 $725.00 $1385.00 $2050.00 | 73 | |
Forskolin directly stimulates adenylate cyclase, leading to increased levels of cAMP within the cell. This rise in cAMP can activate PKA (protein kinase A), which can then phosphorylate various targets, potentially including CEP-1, thus enhancing its activity if CEP-1 is a substrate of PKA or is modulated by PKA activity. | ||||||
IBMX | 28822-58-4 | sc-201188 sc-201188B sc-201188A | 200 mg 500 mg 1 g | $159.00 $315.00 $598.00 | 34 | |
Isobutylmethylxanthine (IBMX) acts as a nonspecific inhibitor of phosphodiesterases, thereby preventing the breakdown of cAMP and cGMP. Elevated levels of these cyclic nucleotides can lead to the activation of kinases that may alter the activity of CEP-1 through phosphorylation or changes in cellular signaling context. | ||||||
Lithium | 7439-93-2 | sc-252954 | 50 g | $214.00 | ||
Lithium chloride inhibits GSK-3 (glycogen synthase kinase 3), which may lead to the stabilization and accumulation of proteins within the Wnt signaling pathway, indirectly affecting various proteins and possibly leading to the activation of CEP-1 if it is downstream or regulated by Wnt pathway components. | ||||||
Phorbol | 17673-25-5 | sc-253267 | 5 mg | $270.00 | 1 | |
Phorbol esters act as diacylglycerol (DAG) analogs, activating protein kinase C (PKC). This activation can lead to altered phosphorylation states of many proteins. If CEP-1 is either directly phosphorylated by PKC or is part of a pathway modulated by PKC, phorbol esters could thereby increase its activity. | ||||||