CNG-2 Activators
CNG-2 activators represent a class of chemical compounds designed to modulate the activity of cyclic nucleotide-gated ion channels, specifically those belonging to the CNG-2 subtype. CNG-2 channels are integral membrane proteins primarily found in various tissues, including the sensory neurons of the retina and olfactory epithelium. These ion channels play a pivotal role in transducing intracellular signals in response to changes in the concentration of cyclic nucleotides, such as cyclic AMP (cAMP) and cyclic GMP (cGMP). CNG-2 activators interact with these ion channels to induce conformational changes that facilitate ion permeation, ultimately influencing cellular responses to external stimuli.
Chemically, CNG-2 activators often possess a structurally diverse framework, with distinct pharmacophores that interact with specific binding sites on the CNG-2 channels. The mechanism of action typically involves allosteric modulation, where the activator induces a conformational change in the ion channel's structure, leading to an enhanced opening probability. This modulation of CNG-2 channels by activators is essential for various physiological processes, including sensory signal transduction in the visual and olfactory systems. Understanding the molecular interactions between CNG-2 activators and their target ion channels is crucial for deciphering the intricate mechanisms underlying cellular signaling pathways and holds promise for the development of novel research tools for investigating sensory signal transduction processes.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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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 | $116.00 $179.00 $265.00 $369.00 $629.00 $1150.00 | ||
cAMP is a second messenger important in many biological processes. CNG-2 is a cyclic nucleotide-gated ion channel that can be directly activated by cAMP, leading to the opening of the channel and subsequent ion flow across the membrane, enhancing its functional activity. | ||||||
Forskolin | 66575-29-9 | sc-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 | |
Forskolin activates adenylyl cyclase, increasing the production of cAMP within the cell. This rise in cAMP can then directly activate CNG-2 channels by binding to the cyclic nucleotide-binding domain, resulting in increased channel activity. | ||||||
Zaprinast (M&B 22948) | 37762-06-4 | sc-201206 sc-201206A | 25 mg 100 mg | $105.00 $250.00 | 8 | |
Zaprinast inhibits phosphodiesterase type 5, which increases cGMP levels by reducing its breakdown. Elevated cGMP can directly activate CNG-2 by binding to its cyclic nucleotide-binding domain, enhancing the channel's activity. | ||||||
YC-1 | 170632-47-0 | sc-202856 sc-202856A sc-202856B sc-202856C | 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 50 mg | $33.00 $124.00 $218.00 $947.00 | 9 | |
YC-1 inhibits phosphodiesterase enzymes, leading to increased levels of cGMP and cAMP. As both cGMP and cAMP can activate CNG-2 channels, YC-1 indirectly enhances the functional activity of CNG-2 by increasing the availability of its direct activators. | ||||||
Tadalafil | 171596-29-5 | sc-208412 | 50 mg | $180.00 | 13 | |
Tadalafil functions similarly to Sildenafil by inhibiting phosphodiesterase type 5 and increasing cGMP levels within the cell. This elevation in cGMP can directly activate CNG-2 channels and increase their functional activity. | ||||||
Vardenafil | 224785-90-4 | sc-362054 sc-362054A sc-362054B | 100 mg 1 g 50 g | $526.00 $735.00 $16653.00 | 7 | |
Vardenafil works by inhibiting phosphodiesterase type 5, leading to increased cGMP levels which can directly activate CNG-2 channels, enhancing their activity. | ||||||
Dipyridamole | 58-32-2 | sc-200717 sc-200717A | 1 g 5 g | $31.00 $102.00 | 1 | |
Dipyridamole has a mechanism of action that involves inhibition of phosphodiesterase enzymes, thus increasing cAMP and cGMP levels in the cell. This increase can directly activate CNG-2 channels by binding to them, enhancing their functional activity. | ||||||
IBMX | 28822-58-4 | sc-201188 sc-201188B sc-201188A | 200 mg 500 mg 1 g | $260.00 $350.00 $500.00 | 34 | |
IBMX is a non-selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase enzymes, leading to increased levels of both cAMP and cGMP in cells. The elevation in these cyclic nucleotides can activate CNG-2 channels, thereby increasing their functional activity. | ||||||
Cilostazol | 73963-72-1 | sc-201182 sc-201182A | 10 mg 50 mg | $109.00 $322.00 | 3 | |
Cilostazol inhibits phosphodiesterase type 3, resulting in increased cAMP levels within the cell. The increased cAMP can directly activate CNG-2 channels, leading to enhanced channel activity. | ||||||
Milrinone | 78415-72-2 | sc-201193 sc-201193A | 10 mg 50 mg | $165.00 $697.00 | 7 | |
Milrinone is a selective phosphodiesterase type 3 inhibitor, which raises intracellular cAMP levels. This increase in cAMP can directly activate CNG-2 channels, leading to an increase in their functional activity. | ||||||