Date published: 2026-2-14

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CTAGE5 Activators

CTAGE5 Activators are a collection of chemical compounds designed to indirectly enhance the functional activity of CTAGE5 through specific intracellular signaling pathways. Forskolin and Isoproterenol elevate cAMP, which in turn activates PKA, a kinase that could directly phosphorylate CTAGE5, thus enhancing its role in intracellular transport. PMA, as a PKC activator, may also phosphorylate CTAGE5 or associated proteins, promoting its function in vesicle transport. Similarly, calcium ionophores like Ionomycin and A23187 increase intracellular calcium concentrations, potentially affecting calcium-dependent signaling pathways that could indirectly enhance CTAGE5's activity within the endoplasmic reticulum-export system. IBMX, by inhibiting the breakdown of cAMP, and Dibutyryl-cAMP, a cAMP analog, serve to sustain and mimic PKA activity, respectively, which could lead to enhanced phosphorylation and activation of CTAGE5.

In the same vein, LY294002 and Genistein manipulate PI3K and tyrosine kinase pathways, altering downstream signaling that favors CTAGE5 activity in vesicle formation and trafficking. U0126, by inhibiting MEK1/2, shifts signaling equilibriums that could indirectly favor CTAGE5's role in vesicle transport. Sphingosine-1-phosphate may also promote cytoskeletal rearrangements that support CTAGE5's function in the secretory pathway. Lastly, EGCG, through its kinase inhibitory effects, may reduce competitive signaling, indirectly allowing CTAGE5 to play a more prominent role in its specific processes within the cell. Collectively, these compounds act on a molecular level to enhance the functional activity of CTAGE5 through a variety of signaling pathways and cellular processes without directly increasing its expression or requiring direct activation of the protein itself.

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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
$78.00
$153.00
$740.00
$1413.00
$2091.00
73
(3)

Forskolin directly elevates intracellular cAMP levels, which can lead to the activation of PKA. PKA can phosphorylate proteins including CTAGE5, potentially enhancing its function in processes such as intracellular transport.

PMA

16561-29-8sc-3576
sc-3576A
sc-3576B
sc-3576C
sc-3576D
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$41.00
$132.00
$214.00
$500.00
$948.00
119
(6)

PMA acts as a PKC activator, which is known to phosphorylate a multitude of proteins. Phosphorylation by PKC can enhance the activity of CTAGE5 by promoting its interaction with other proteins involved in vesicle transport.

Ionomycin, free acid

56092-81-0sc-263405
sc-263405A
1 mg
5 mg
$96.00
$264.00
2
(2)

Ionomycin is a calcium ionophore that increases intracellular calcium levels, indirectly enhancing the activity of calcium-dependent proteins that could upregulate CTAGE5 activity in the endoplasmic reticulum-export system.

Isoproterenol Hydrochloride

51-30-9sc-202188
sc-202188A
100 mg
500 mg
$28.00
$38.00
5
(0)

Isoproterenol is a beta-adrenergic agonist that elevates cAMP levels, similarly to forskolin, potentially leading to enhanced CTAGE5 activity through PKA-mediated pathways.

IBMX

28822-58-4sc-201188
sc-201188B
sc-201188A
200 mg
500 mg
1 g
$260.00
$350.00
$500.00
34
(1)

IBMX is a non-selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterases, which prevents the breakdown of cAMP, thereby potentially increasing PKA activity and subsequent phosphorylation that could enhance CTAGE5 function.

(−)-Epigallocatechin Gallate

989-51-5sc-200802
sc-200802A
sc-200802B
sc-200802C
sc-200802D
sc-200802E
10 mg
50 mg
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
10 g
$43.00
$73.00
$126.00
$243.00
$530.00
$1259.00
11
(1)

EGCG can inhibit certain kinases, potentially reducing competitive signaling and indirectly enhancing CTAGE5 activity by altering protein interactions within the vesicle transport system.

A23187

52665-69-7sc-3591
sc-3591B
sc-3591A
sc-3591C
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
$55.00
$131.00
$203.00
$317.00
23
(1)

A23187 is another calcium ionophore, promoting the increase of intracellular calcium levels which could activate calcium-binding proteins indirectly increasing CTAGE5 activity in related signaling pathways.

LY 294002

154447-36-6sc-201426
sc-201426A
5 mg
25 mg
$123.00
$400.00
148
(1)

LY294002 is a PI3K inhibitor that can alter signaling pathways leading to activation of downstream proteins, potentially enhancing the activity of CTAGE5 through altered vesicle formation and trafficking.

D-erythro-Sphingosine-1-phosphate

26993-30-6sc-201383
sc-201383D
sc-201383A
sc-201383B
sc-201383C
1 mg
2 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
$165.00
$322.00
$570.00
$907.00
$1727.00
7
(1)

Sphingosine-1-phosphate is involved in signaling pathways that can lead to cytoskeletal rearrangements and impact vesicle trafficking, potentially enhancing CTAGE5 function in the secretory pathway.

Dibutyryl-cAMP

16980-89-5sc-201567
sc-201567A
sc-201567B
sc-201567C
20 mg
100 mg
500 mg
10 g
$47.00
$136.00
$492.00
$4552.00
74
(7)

Dibutyryl-cAMP is a cAMP analog that can permeate cell membranes and directly activate PKA, potentially leading to enhanced CTAGE5 activity by influencing its role in vesicle formation and trafficking.