Date published: 2026-4-1

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Cytokeratin 2p Activators

Cytokeratin 2p Activators is a class of compounds that can induce the activation of Cytokeratin 2p, either directly or indirectly. These chemicals act by modulating different biochemical pathways that are essential for the function and regulation of keratins in general and Cytokeratin 2p in particular. This class of activators includes various types of compounds, such as retinoids, glucocorticoids, growth factors, and others.

Retinoids like all-trans retinoic acid, and calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, can induce the differentiation of epithelial cells, leading to an upregulation of keratin expression. This category also includes glucocorticoids like dexamethasone, which can stimulate the expression of keratins in epithelial cells and growth factors like EGF, which can trigger signaling pathways leading to keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation. Further, compounds like caffeine and forskolin are included that can modulate cyclic AMP levels, influencing keratin expression in epithelial cells. Other compounds like PMA, sulforaphane, betulinic acid, lithium chloride, aloe-emodin, and ascorbic acid act on different pathways and cellular processes, leading to changes in keratin expression.

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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)

All-trans retinoic acid can induce differentiation and upregulation of keratin expression in epithelial cells, potentially leading to an increase in Cytokeratin 2p expression.

1α,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3

32222-06-3sc-202877B
sc-202877A
sc-202877C
sc-202877D
sc-202877
50 µg
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
100 µg
$220.00
$645.00
$1000.00
$1500.00
$440.00
32
(2)

Calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, can stimulate keratinocyte differentiation, possibly enhancing Cytokeratin 2p activation.

Dexamethasone

50-02-2sc-29059
sc-29059B
sc-29059A
100 mg
1 g
5 g
$91.00
$139.00
$374.00
36
(1)

Dexamethasone, a glucocorticoid, can stimulate the expression of keratins in epithelial cells, which might lead to Cytokeratin 2p activation.

Caffeine

58-08-2sc-202514
sc-202514A
sc-202514B
sc-202514C
sc-202514D
50 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
5 kg
$33.00
$67.00
$97.00
$192.00
$775.00
13
(1)

Caffeine can modulate cyclic AMP levels, which can influence keratin expression in epithelial cells, potentially activating Cytokeratin 2p.

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 can elevate cyclic AMP levels, thus potentially upregulating keratin expression, including that of Cytokeratin 2p.

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
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PMA can activate protein kinase C, leading to changes in keratin expression in epithelial cells and possible activation of Cytokeratin 2p.

D,L-Sulforaphane

4478-93-7sc-207495A
sc-207495B
sc-207495C
sc-207495
sc-207495E
sc-207495D
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
1 g
10 g
250 mg
$153.00
$292.00
$489.00
$1325.00
$8465.00
$933.00
22
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Sulforaphane can induce phase II detoxification enzymes, leading to changes in the redox state of the cell, which can indirectly influence keratin expression and potentially activate Cytokeratin 2p.

Betulinic Acid

472-15-1sc-200132
sc-200132A
25 mg
100 mg
$117.00
$344.00
3
(1)

Betulinic Acid can induce apoptosis in keratinocytes, leading to compensatory proliferation and a possible increase in Cytokeratin 2p expression.

Lithium

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

Lithium chloride can inhibit glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta, leading to changes in keratin expression and potential activation of Cytokeratin 2p.

Emodin

518-82-1sc-202601
sc-202601A
sc-202601B
50 mg
250 mg
15 g
$105.00
$214.00
$6255.00
2
(1)

Aloe-emodin can affect keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation, potentially influencing Cytokeratin 2p.