Date published: 2026-1-9

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DHRS9 Activators

DHRS9 Activators are chemical compounds that directly or indirectly enhance the functional activity of the DHRS9 protein, primarily through the retinoid signaling pathway. By binding to retinoic acid receptors (RARs) and retinoid X receptors (RXRs), these compounds impact retinoid signaling, indirectly enhancing the activity of DHRS9. As DHRS9 is a critical enzyme involved in the metabolism of retinol to retinoic acid, activating the retinoid signaling pathway and increasing the availability of substrates for DHRS9 can enhance its activity.

Each of these compounds interacts with the retinoid signaling pathway, either by binding to RARs or RXRs, or by serving as substrates or analogs of retinoids. The retinoids and retinoid analogs, such as All-trans Retinoic Acid (ATRA), Isotretinoin, and Tazarotene, activate RARs and RXRs, influencing retinoid signaling. In turn, this impacts the functionality of DHRS9, as it is a critical component of the retinoid metabolism pathway. Othercompounds, like Bexarotene and Alitretinoin, selectively bind and activate RXRs, thereby also influencing retinoid signaling and subsequently enhancing the activity of DHRS9. Synthetic retinoids like Arotinoid, Etretinate, and Fenretinide function in a similar manner, binding to RARs and influencing retinoid signaling, which impacts DHRS9's activity.

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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)

ATRA is a metabolite of vitamin A (retinol) and activates retinoic acid receptors (RARs). DHRS9 is involved in the metabolism of retinol to retinoic acid, so ATRA can enhance its activity by substrate availability.

9-cis-Retinoic acid

5300-03-8sc-205589
sc-205589B
sc-205589C
sc-205589D
sc-205589A
1 mg
25 mg
250 mg
500 mg
5 mg
$71.00
$424.00
$3121.00
$5722.00
$148.00
10
(1)

9-cis Retinoic Acid is a natural isomer of ATRA. It activates both RARs and RXRs. By influencing these receptors, it can enhance the activity of DHRS9 through substrate availability.

13-cis-Retinoic acid

4759-48-2sc-205568
sc-205568A
100 mg
250 mg
$75.00
$120.00
8
(1)

Isotretinoin is a retinoid that impacts retinoid signaling. As DHRS9 is involved in retinoid metabolism, Isotretinoin can enhance its activity through substrate availability and pathway engagement.

Tazarotene

118292-40-3sc-220193
10 mg
$103.00
(0)

Tazarotene is a retinoid prodrug converted to its active form by ester hydrolysis. It can bind to RARs and influence retinoid signaling, thereby enhancing DHRS9 activity.

Acitretin

55079-83-9sc-210754
25 mg
$151.00
1
(1)

Acitretin is a retinoid that binds to RARs and influences retinoid signaling. As DHRS9 is involved in retinoid metabolism, Acitretin can enhance its activity through substrate availability and pathway engagement.

Adapalene

106685-40-9sc-203803
sc-203803A
10 mg
50 mg
$66.00
$332.00
2
(0)

Adapalene is a retinoid-like compound that binds to specific RARs and influences retinoid signaling. As DHRS9 is involved in retinoid metabolism, Adapalene can enhance its activity through substrate availability.

Bexarotene

153559-49-0sc-217753
sc-217753A
10 mg
100 mg
$55.00
$250.00
6
(1)

Bexarotene is a retinoid that selectively binds and activates RXRs, influencing retinoid signaling. DHRS9, involved in retinoid metabolism, can have its activity enhanced by Bexarotene's action.

TTNPB

71441-28-6sc-203303
sc-203303A
sc-203303B
10 mg
25 mg
50 mg
$210.00
$347.00
$640.00
20
(1)

Arotinoid is a synthetic retinoid that binds to RARs and influences retinoid signaling. As DHRS9 is involved in retinoid metabolism, Arotinoid can enhance its activity by providing substrate.

4-Hydroxyphenylretinamide

65646-68-6sc-200900
sc-200900A
5 mg
25 mg
$104.00
$315.00
(0)

Fenretinide is a synthetic retinoid derivative that influences retinoid signaling. DHRS9, involved in retinoid metabolism, can have its activity enhanced by Fenretinide's action.