Date published: 2026-3-3

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DNAH11 Activators

DNAH11 activators would represent a class of compounds focused on modulating the activity of DNAH11, or Dynein Axonemal Heavy Chain 11, which is an enzyme that belongs to the dynein protein family. Dyneins are motor proteins that convert chemical energy from ATP hydrolysis into mechanical work, which is crucial for various cellular processes, including ciliary and flagellar movement. DNAH11 is specifically implicated in the movement of cilia, cellular organelles that play key roles in fluid movement across cell surfaces, and sensory functions.

Direct activators of DNAH11 interact with the protein's ATPase domain or other critical regions that are involved in its motor activity. By binding to these sites, direct activators could enhance the enzyme's affinity for ATP or increase the efficiency of ATP hydrolysis, leading to a more robust motor function. This may result in increased ciliary beat frequency or improved ciliary movement, which are essential for the proper function of ciliated cells. Indirect activators, on the other hand, might not interact with DNAH11 directly but could influence factors that regulate its expression, stability, assembly, or integration into ciliary structures. These could include signaling molecules that upregulate the expression of DNAH11, chaperones that assist in its proper folding and assembly, or other cellular components that participate in the formation and maintenance of functional cilia.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

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 activates Protein Kinase C (PKC). DNAH11, a dynein protein, can be influenced by intracellular Ca2+ levels which are regulated by PKC. Increased PKC activity through PMA can indirectly modulate DNAH11 function.

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 raises intracellular cAMP levels, leading to Protein Kinase A (PKA) activation. PKA regulates microtubule-based cellular processes, which are critical for dynein proteins like DNAH11. Thus, Forskolin can indirectly enhance the function of DNAH11.

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 activates the retinoic acid receptor (RAR). RAR can modulate gene expression, including genes involved in microtubule dynamics. As DNAH11 is a microtubule-dependent motor protein, Retinoic Acid can indirectly influence its function.

Isoproterenol Hydrochloride

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

Isoproterenol is a non-selective beta-adrenergic agonist. Beta-adrenergic signaling is known to influence intracellular Ca2+ levels, which can indirectly modulate the function of dynein proteins like DNAH11.

Sodium Butyrate

156-54-7sc-202341
sc-202341B
sc-202341A
sc-202341C
250 mg
5 g
25 g
500 g
$31.00
$47.00
$84.00
$222.00
19
(3)

Sodium Butyrate is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor. By promoting histone acetylation, it enhances the accessibility of transcription factors to promoter regions, which can indirectly increase the transcription of DNAH11.

5-Azacytidine

320-67-2sc-221003
500 mg
$280.00
4
(1)

5-Azacytidine inhibits DNA methyltransferase. By preventing DNA methylation, it can promote the expression of genes including DNAH11, if its promoter region is normally methylated.

Rapamycin

53123-88-9sc-3504
sc-3504A
sc-3504B
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
$63.00
$158.00
$326.00
233
(4)

Rapamycin inhibits mTOR, a regulator of cell growth and proliferation. mTOR signaling can influence microtubule dynamics, and thus indirectly modulate the function of dynein proteins like DNAH11.

Brefeldin A

20350-15-6sc-200861C
sc-200861
sc-200861A
sc-200861B
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$31.00
$53.00
$124.00
$374.00
25
(3)

Brefeldin A inhibits protein transport from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus. If DNAH11 is processed through this pathway, Brefeldin A may lead to an increased accumulation of DNAH11 in the cells.

Taxol

33069-62-4sc-201439D
sc-201439
sc-201439A
sc-201439E
sc-201439B
sc-201439C
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
100 mg
250 mg
1 g
$41.00
$74.00
$221.00
$247.00
$738.00
$1220.00
39
(2)

Taxol stabilizes microtubules and prevents their depolymerization. As DNAH11 is a microtubule-dependent motor protein, Taxol can indirectly modulate its function.

Nocodazole

31430-18-9sc-3518B
sc-3518
sc-3518C
sc-3518A
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
50 mg
$59.00
$85.00
$143.00
$247.00
38
(2)

Nocodazole disrupts microtubule dynamics by inducing microtubule depolymerization. This can indirectly influence the function of DNAH11, as it relies on microtubules for its motor activity.