Date published: 2026-5-15

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COL20A1 Activators

COL20A1, a gene encoding for collagen type XX alpha 1 chain, is nestled within the intricate world of fibrillar collagens. While direct activators specific to this protein are scant, various chemicals indirectly modulate pathways germane to collagen synthesis and function, suggesting possible intersections with COL20A1. Retinoic acid, wielding the power to modulate gene expression connected to collagen synthesis, offers a potential lever to tweak COL20A1 expression. Ascorbic acid, indispensable for collagen's hydroxylation processes, and its analog, 2-Phospho-L-ascorbic acid trisodium salt, both bolster the synthetic mechanisms that could extend to COL20A1.

Compounds like Copper (II) Sulfate and Zinc sulfate, pivotal for enzyme activities within the collagen synthesis cascade, could indirectly buttress COL20A1's synthesis. On the substrate front, the amino acids Glycine and Proline, fundamental building blocks for collagen, can ensure the efficient formation of COL20A1. In the realm of modulators, A-83-01 and Dimethyloxalylglycine (DMOG) operate on distinct pathways - TGF-beta signaling and hypoxia-induced collagen synthesis, respectively.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Retinoic Acid, all trans

302-79-4sc-200898
sc-200898A
sc-200898B
sc-200898C
500 mg
5 g
10 g
100 g
$66.00
$325.00
$587.00
$1018.00
28
(1)

Retinoic acid is known to regulate gene expression involved in collagen synthesis. It can potentially enhance the expression of COL20A1.

L-Ascorbic acid, free acid

50-81-7sc-202686
100 g
$46.00
5
(1)

Essential for hydroxylation of proline residues during collagen synthesis. Increased availability can upregulate collagen production, including COL20A1.

Copper(II) sulfate

7758-98-7sc-211133
sc-211133A
sc-211133B
100 g
500 g
1 kg
$46.00
$122.00
$189.00
3
(1)

Copper is crucial for lysyl oxidase activity, an enzyme essential for collagen cross-linking. This might indirectly stimulate COL20A1 synthesis.

A 83-01

909910-43-6sc-203791
sc-203791A
10 mg
50 mg
$202.00
$811.00
16
(1)

Inhibitor of TGF-beta type I receptor. By modulating TGF-beta signaling, it can indirectly influence collagen production and possibly COL20A1.

Dimethyloxaloylglycine (DMOG)

89464-63-1sc-200755
sc-200755A
sc-200755B
sc-200755C
10 mg
50 mg
100 mg
500 mg
$84.00
$301.00
$374.00
$779.00
25
(2)

Stabilizes HIF-1α, an inducer of collagen production under hypoxic conditions, potentially affecting COL20A1 synthesis.

Glycine

56-40-6sc-29096A
sc-29096
sc-29096B
sc-29096C
500 g
1 kg
3 kg
10 kg
$41.00
$71.00
$112.00
$357.00
15
(9)

A primary amino acid in collagen triple helix formation. Adequate glycine can ensure efficient collagen synthesis, including COL20A1.

L-Proline

147-85-3sc-397196
sc-397196A
sc-397196B
sc-397196C
25 g
100 g
1 kg
5 kg
$38.00
$133.00
$208.00
$978.00
(0)

Important for collagen stability. Its presence can foster proper collagen formation, potentially influencing COL20A1.

L-Mimosine

500-44-7sc-201536A
sc-201536B
sc-201536
sc-201536C
25 mg
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
$36.00
$88.00
$220.00
$436.00
8
(2)

An inhibitor of the enzyme prolyl hydroxylase, affecting collagen synthesis. This might indirectly modulate COL20A1 synthesis.

3-Aminopropionitrile

151-18-8sc-266473
1 g
$104.00
(0)

Inhibits lysyl oxidase, potentially altering collagen cross-linking and indirectly influencing COL20A1 synthesis.

Zinc

7440-66-6sc-213177
100 g
$48.00
(0)

Zinc is crucial for several enzymes involved in collagen synthesis, potentially promoting COL20A1 synthesis.