Date published: 2025-12-18

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CNOT4 Activators

CNOT4 Activators are chemical compounds that directly or indirectly enhance the functional activity of CNOT4, a ubiquitin ligase enzyme that plays a critical role in protein degradation and gene expression. These activators operate through specific signaling pathways or biological processes that CNOT4 is involved in, such as the ubiquitination of proteins, regulation of gene transcription, and cell signaling. Examples of such activators include Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), which provides more substrate for CNOT4 to ubiquitinate, and Forskolin, which can activate gene expression regulation pathways involving the CCR4-NOT complex, of which CNOT4 is a part.

Other activators, such as 3-Isobutyl-1-methylxanthine (IBMX) and Dexamethasone, enhance CNOT4 activity by affecting cAMP levels and glucocorticoid receptor signaling, respectively, both of which can influence gene expression regulatory pathways involving CNOT4. Similarly, Retinoic Acid can indirectly activate CNOT4 by binding to the retinoic acid receptor (RAR) and influencing gene expression. On the other hand, Staurosporine, a potent inhibitor of protein kinases, may indirectly enhance the activity of CNOT4 by influencing the ubiquitination process in which CNOT4 plays a crucial role. Trichostatin A, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, can impact chromatin structure and gene expression, potentially indirectly activating CNOT4. Lithium Chloride, an inhibitor of glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta (GSK3β), can also influence gene expression, hence indirectly enhancing CNOT4 activity. Similarly, Phorbol 12-Myristate 13-Acetate (PMA), an activator of protein kinase C (PKC), and SU6656, an inhibitor of Src family kinases, can influence various cellular pathways that could indirectly activate CNOT4. Tunicamycin, which inhibits N-linked glycosylation, may increase the demand for protein degradation machinery, thus enhancing the function of CNOT4. Lastly, Bisindolylmaleimide I, a specific inhibitor of PKC, can affect various cellular pathways that potentially activate CNOT4 indirectly.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

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 enhances the activity of adenylate cyclase, increasing cAMP levels. This activates PKA, which can phosphorylate a variety of proteins. CNOT4, being a part of the CCR4-NOT complex, can be indirectly activated by this pathway, as it is involved in gene expression regulation.

IBMX

28822-58-4sc-201188
sc-201188B
sc-201188A
200 mg
500 mg
1 g
$159.00
$315.00
$598.00
34
(1)

IBMX is a non-specific phosphodiesterase inhibitor, leading to increased cAMP levels. This may indirectly enhance the activity of CNOT4 by activating gene expression regulation pathways involving the CCR4-NOT complex.

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 is an active metabolite of vitamin A that binds to the retinoic acid receptor (RAR) and regulates gene expression. CNOT4 could be indirectly activated due to its role in protein ubiquitination and gene expression.

Dexamethasone

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

Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Activation of this receptor influences gene expression, and CNOT4, being a part of the CCR4-NOT complex, may be indirectly activated through these pathways.

Staurosporine

62996-74-1sc-3510
sc-3510A
sc-3510B
100 µg
1 mg
5 mg
$82.00
$150.00
$388.00
113
(4)

Staurosporine is a potent inhibitor of protein kinases, which may indirectly enhance the activity of CNOT4. By inhibiting protein kinases, the ubiquitination process in which CNOT4 is involved may be enhanced.

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, affecting chromatin structure and gene expression. CNOT4, being part of the CCR4-NOT complex involved in gene regulation, may be indirectly activated.

Lithium

7439-93-2sc-252954
50 g
$214.00
(0)

Lithium chloride inhibits glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta (GSK3β). GSK3β is involved in various cellular processes, including gene expression, where CNOT4 plays a role via the CCR4-NOT complex.

PMA

16561-29-8sc-3576
sc-3576A
sc-3576B
sc-3576C
sc-3576D
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$40.00
$129.00
$210.00
$490.00
$929.00
119
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PMA is a strong activator of protein kinase C (PKC), which is involved in many signaling pathways. CNOT4 could be indirectly activated due to its role in protein ubiquitination and gene expression.

SU6656

330161-87-0sc-203286
sc-203286A
1 mg
5 mg
$56.00
$130.00
27
(1)

SU6656 is a selective inhibitor of Src family kinases. By inhibiting these kinases, the ubiquitination process in which CNOT4 is involved may be enhanced.

Tunicamycin

11089-65-9sc-3506A
sc-3506
5 mg
10 mg
$169.00
$299.00
66
(3)

Tunicamycin inhibits N-linked glycosylation, an essential process for many proteins. This may increase the demand for protein degradation machinery, thus enhancing the function of CNOT4.