Date published: 2025-10-20

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Che-1 Activators

Che-1 activators are molecules that modulate the function of Che-1, a protein involved in regulating gene transcription, cell cycle progression, and response to DNA damage. Che-1, also known as AATF or apoptosis-antagonizing transcription factor, interacts with several key proteins within the cell nucleus to execute its functions, including transcription factors and components of the transcriptional machinery. It has been implicated in the regulation of genes that control cell cycle checkpoints and apoptosis.

The activation of Che-1 can be achieved through multiple mechanisms, with direct activators typically binding to the protein to enhance its stability, promote its interaction with transcriptional partners, or increase its affinity for DNA. This could involve allosteric modulators that bind to Che-1 at a site distinct from the active site, inducing a conformational change that results in an increased ability to bind DNA or interact with other proteins involved in transcription regulation. Indirect activators might act on pathways that modulate the post-translational modifications of Che-1, such as phosphorylation, acetylation, or ubiquitination. For example, compounds that inhibit the activity of kinases known to phosphorylate Che-1 may result in an increase in its activity by preventing the addition of phosphate groups that could negatively regulate its function. Similarly, inhibitors of deacetylases could lead to increased acetylation of Che-1, potentially enhancing its activity.

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β-Estradiol

50-28-2sc-204431
sc-204431A
500 mg
5 g
$62.00
$178.00
8
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Estradiol can activate the estrogen receptor (ER), which has been found to interact with Che-1. Upon activation, ER can recruit Che-1 to estrogen-responsive genes, promoting their transcription.

Forskolin

66575-29-9sc-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
(3)

Forskolin activates adenylyl cyclase, increasing cAMP levels and PKA activity. PKA can phosphorylate Che-1, enhancing its stability and transcriptional activity.

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 pathway. AKT can phosphorylate and stabilize Che-1, enhancing its function as a transcriptional coactivator.

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 activates the retinoic acid receptor (RAR), which can interact with Che-1. Activation of RAR can recruit Che-1 to retinoic acid-responsive genes, promoting their transcription.

Dexamethasone

50-02-2sc-29059
sc-29059B
sc-29059A
100 mg
1 g
5 g
$76.00
$82.00
$367.00
36
(1)

Dexamethasone activates the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). Che-1 has been found to interact with activated GR, and can be recruited to glucocorticoid-responsive genes to enhance their transcription.

Trichostatin A

58880-19-6sc-3511
sc-3511A
sc-3511B
sc-3511C
sc-3511D
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
50 mg
$149.00
$470.00
$620.00
$1199.00
$2090.00
33
(3)

Trichostatin A is a histone deacetylase inhibitor. By inhibiting HDACs, it can cause hyperacetylation of histones at Che-1 target genes, potentially enhancing the recruitment and transcriptional activity of Che-1.

Curcumin

458-37-7sc-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
(1)

Curcumin can inhibit the NF-κB signaling pathway. Che-1 is a negative regulator of NF-κB, and inhibition of NF-κB by curcumin can enhance the function of Che-1.

Cisplatin

15663-27-1sc-200896
sc-200896A
100 mg
500 mg
$76.00
$216.00
101
(4)

Cisplatin can cause DNA damage, activating the ATM/ATR pathway. Che-1 is a target of ATR, and its phosphorylation by ATR upon DNA damage can enhance its activity.

Sodium Butyrate

156-54-7sc-202341
sc-202341B
sc-202341A
sc-202341C
250 mg
5 g
25 g
500 g
$30.00
$46.00
$82.00
$218.00
19
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Sodium butyrate is a histone deacetylase inhibitor. By inhibiting HDACs, it can cause hyperacetylation of histones at Che-1 target genes, potentially enhancing the recruitment and transcriptional activity of Che-1.

Rapamycin

53123-88-9sc-3504
sc-3504A
sc-3504B
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
$62.00
$155.00
$320.00
233
(4)

Rapamycin inhibits mTOR, which can enhance the activity of ULK1. ULK1 can phosphorylate Che-1, promoting Che-1-induced autophagy.